15 Iconic New Orleans Cocktails and Where to Find Them

A grasshopper from Tujague’s. | Josh Brasted/Eater NOLA

The long list of New Orleans-born drinks includes a sazerac, brandy milk punch, Pimms cup, grasshopper, hurricane, and of course, the hand grenade

There’s no place more famous for its cocktails than New Orleans and no wonder. The story goes that the cocktail was invented here, along with a slew of iconic drinks that are synonymous with the New Orleans experience. It’s quite a list, from a sazerac, to brandy milk punch, Pimms cup, the grasshopper, hurricane, and of course, the hand grenade.

Storied bars and restaurants are well known for their versions of these many classic drinks. Here are 15 iconic, New Orleans-invented cocktails and where to find them.