Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileCane and Table
New Orleans, LA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Cane and Table calls itself 'Proto-Tiki,' pulling from pre-20th century Caribbean cocktails with a rum-heavy lineup. Signature drinks like the Hurricane & Table, built on house-made Fassionola, and the Jockey Club show a kitchen-savvy approach to tropical tradition. Bon Appétit named it one of America's five best new cocktail bars. Non-drinkers get a proper Pathfinder-based negroni, and the rum list runs from Probitas to Cheramie Cask Select.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Hurricane & Table, a painstaking recreation of the classic using house-made Fassionola and fresh citrus. For a drier, older-school rum drink, the Modern Bombo—an old fashioned with bourbon and rum—shows the bar's historical reach.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Rum enthusiasts will find a thoughtful by-origin selection, while cocktail lovers seeking historically grounded, tiki-adjacent drinks will appreciate the house-made syrups and creative signatures. The nonalcoholic menu offers a legit Pathfinder-based aperitif for designated drivers.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The self-styled 'Proto-Tiki' approach reaches back to pre-20th century Caribbean recipes, with drinks like the Modern Bombo updated from 1600s rum cocktails. A dedicated rum list organized by origin—Belize, Barbados, —reinforces the historical, ingredient-driven focus.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Cocktails lean proto-tiki, with house-made Fassionola, shrubs, and coconut cream. The list spans a rum old fashioned, a rum-based Pimm's cup, and a frozen piña colada. National recognition from Bon Appétit and a James Beard semifinal nod underscore the program's quality.
Menu strengths
- — House-made ingredients like Fassionola and pineapple-allspice shrub drive the signature cocktails.
- — Proto-tiki concept draws on pre-20th century Caribbean recipes, giving the menu historical depth.
- — Bon Appétit named it one of America's five best new cocktail bars; James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Bar Program.
Standout selections
- — Hurricane & Table: classic recreated with house-made Fassionola, fresh citrus, and rum.
- — Jockey Club: tropical champagne cocktail with pineapple and allspice shrub, hints of cardamom.
- — Modern Bombo: old fashioned with bourbon and rum, garnished with nutmeg.
Nonalcoholic
The nonalcoholic list includes a Pathfinder-based negroni-style drink, fresh young coconut water, and a house-made passionfruit ginger lemonade. It offers more than a token soda, with an aperitif that mirrors the bar's cocktail ambition.
Menu strengths
- — Safe Harbor is a robust, slightly smoky nonalcoholic negroni built on Pathfinder aperitivo.
- — Fresh coconut water cracked to order adds a tropical, unprocessed option.
- — Passionfruit ginger lemonade uses house-made syrup with fresh ginger and lemon.
Standout selections
- — Safe Harbor: Pathfinder N/A aperitivo delivers a slightly smoky negroni profile.
Spirits
The rum program is organized by origin, with selections from Probitas white blended to Cheramie Cane & Table Cask Select. Each is served in a daiquiri-style format with lime and sugar, highlighting the rum's character. The by-origin list underscores a serious, rum-centric approach.
Menu strengths
- — Rum list organized by origin—house, Belize, Barbados, classic—shows intentional sourcing.
- — Selections include Cheramie Cane & Table Cask Select, a house-specific cask.
- — Daiquiri-style serves with fresh lime and sugar let the rum speak.
Standout selections
- — Selection: Cheramie Cane & Table Cask Select rum, fresh lime, sugar.
- — Barbados selection: Four Square Convocation, fresh lime, sugar.
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