Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profile21st Amendment Bar at La Louisiane
New Orleans, LA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
21st Amendment Bar at La Louisiane pairs a deep cocktail menu with a tidy wine list, local Louisiana beers, and a dedicated nonalcoholic section. Classics like the La Louisiane sit alongside originals such as the Lady Haiti, all at a uniform $17. Wine pours stay between $12 and $14, and the 18th Amendment mocktails offer a thoughtful path for abstainers.
- What should I order?
- Start with the namesake La Louisiane ($17), a rye-driven classic with sweet vermouth, Benedictine, Peychaud's, chocolate walnut bitters, and a Herbsaint rinse. For a change of pace, the Lady Haiti ($17) blends mango rum with pineapple, passionfruit, and lime.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the split between classics and originals. Wine drinkers have a compact but varied by-the-glass list, while the nonalcoholic section serves those skipping alcohol without sacrificing creativity.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are a flat $17. Wine by the glass runs $12–$14, and beers are $7–$9. Non-alcoholic mocktails are $12.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The menu is organized into Classic and Original cocktail sections, with the La Louisiane anchoring a list that also includes Casino, Between the Sheets, and Gold Rush. The 18th Amendment mocktail section shows equal attention to non-drinkers.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A substantial menu split into Classics and Originals. Eight named cocktails span gin, rum, tequila, bourbon, and rye, from the Casino to the Lady Haiti. All are priced at a uniform $17.
Menu strengths
- — Both classic and original sections provide breadth across spirit categories.
- — The La Louisiane is a locally resonant rye-based cocktail with layered bitters and Herbsaint.
Standout selections
- — La Louisiane: rye, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, Peychaud's, chocolate walnut bitters, Herbsaint
- — Lady Haiti: St. Benevolence mango rum, Luxardo bitter bianco, pineapple, passionfruit, lime
Pricing: $17 each
Wine
A compact but varied wine list covers sparkling, white, and red. French, Italian, New Zealand, California, and Oregon wines are represented, with glasses from $12 to $14.
Menu strengths
- — Sparkling options include a Crémant de Limoux rosé and Prosecco.
- — White wines span Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and rosé.
Standout selections
- — Medivol Crémant de Limoux Sparkling Rosé ($14); Lawson's Dry Hills Sauvignon Blanc ($12)
Pricing: $12–$14 per glass
Beer
A serviceable beer list includes local Louisiana picks like Abita Amber and Urban South Paradise Park, alongside familiar imports and domestics. Prices are moderate at $7–$9.
Menu strengths
- — Local Louisiana representation with Abita and Urban South.
- — Variety of styles from light lager to IPA.
Standout selections
- — Abita Amber ($8); Urban South Paradise Park ($8)
Pricing: $7–$9
Nonalcoholic
The 18th Amendment section offers craft mocktails at $12, including Tropical Depression and Faux 75, alongside nonalcoholic beer and Fever Tree mixers.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktail section with creative nonalcoholic spirits.; Includes zero-proof beer and premium ginger beer.
Standout selections
- — Tropical Depression: Undone non-alcoholic rum, passion fruit, pineapple, orange, lime ($12)
- — Faux 75: Undone non-alcoholic gin, simple syrup, lemon, soda, ginger beer ($12)
Pricing: $7–$12
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