Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileFrench 75 Bar
New Orleans, LA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
French 75 Bar runs a classically focused cocktail program with house-made syrups, drams, and liqueurs, plus locally sourced ingredients. The main menu lists 11 signature cocktails, 5 classics, and 5 premier cocktails, and Sunday brunch adds its own specialty, classic, and premier tiers. The namesake French 75 is the anchor, but the Islay Sour, St. Miranda, and Basilica show the kitchen's range. A dedicated non-alcoholic section covers three drinks at $9–$10. The spirits selection is the lightest part of the offer, leaning on premium spirits inside the premier cocktails.
- What should I order?
- Start with the French 75, made with Courvoisier VS, sugar, lemon juice, and Moët & Chandon at $17. For a smoke-forward alternative, the Islay Sour combines Monkey Shoulder and Ardbeg Scotch with grapefruit, passion fruit, orgeat, vanilla, nutmeg, Yellow Chartreuse, Peychaud's, and lemon. The St. Miranda and Basilica, both $18, show the house's layered style. Non-alcoholic drinkers can choose the Luxardo Lavender Spritz or Tropical Storm.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a classic cocktail list with a clear house style and a brunch-specific menu will find plenty to work through. The non-alcoholic section gives abstainers real options rather than afterthoughts. The premier tier at $20–$40 suits anyone looking for premium-spirit versions of the signatures.
- When should I go?
- Sunday brunch is the strongest timing hook, with its own specialty, classic, and premier cocktail lists. The main cocktail menu runs across the regular service.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails run $16–$18, classics $14–$17, and premier cocktails $20–$40. Brunch cocktails span $10–$40, with the French 75 at $15 and the Premier French 75 at $40. Non-alcoholic cocktails are $9–$10.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar describes its cocktails as classically focused, using locally sourced ingredients, house-made syrups, drams, and liqueurs. The menu splits into signature, classic, and premier tiers, with the premier level using premium spirits. A dedicated non-alcoholic section appears on both the main and brunch menus. The bar was reincarnated in 2003 with an emphasis on premium spirits, classic cocktails, and fine cigars.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list is classically focused, with 11 signatures, 5 classics, and 5 premier cocktails, all priced and detailed by ingredient. Sunday brunch adds its own specialty, classic, and premier tiers. The bar uses locally sourced ingredients, house-made syrups, drams, and liqueurs. The namesake French 75 anchors the menu, and the premier tier carries premium spirits.
Menu strengths
- — 11 signature cocktails, 5 classics, and 5 premier cocktails, each with prices and ingredient details.
- — Classically focused style using locally sourced ingredients, house-made syrups, drams, and liqueurs.
- — Cocktail-forward Sunday brunch with dedicated specialty, classic, and premier tiers.
Standout selections
- — French 75 — Courvoisier VS, sugar, lemon juice, and Moët & Chandon, $17.
- — Islay Sour — Monkey Shoulder and Ardbeg Scotch, grapefruit, passion fruit, orgeat, vanilla, nutmeg, Yellow Chartreuse, Peychaud's, lemon, $17.
- — St. Miranda — Ford's Gin or Elijah Craig Bourbon, tawny port, cacao-infused Nonino, banana liqueur, Galliano, Suze, chicory pecan bitters, $18.
- — Premier French 75 — Martell Cordon Bleu Cognac, Moët & Chandon, sugar, lemon juice, $40.
Pricing: Signature $16–$18; classics $14–$17; premier $20–$40; brunch $10–$40
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail section appears on both the main and brunch menus, listing three drinks: Luxardo Lavender Spritz, Seasonal Lemongrass Punch, and Tropical Storm. Prices sit at $9–$10. The drinks are built with specific ingredients, including Luxardo cherry syrup, lavender, lemongrass oleo, and Cocktail and Sons Fassionola.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail section on both the main and brunch menus.
- — Three non-alcoholic cocktails priced at $9–$10 with named ingredients.
Standout selections
- — Luxardo Lavender Spritz — Luxardo cherry syrup, lavender, vanilla, orange blossom water, lemon juice, sparkling water, $10.
- — Seasonal Lemongrass Punch — seasonal fruit, orange juice, lemongrass oleo, orange flower water, lime juice, $10.
- — Tropical Storm — pineapple juice, Cocktail and Sons Fassionola, lime juice, $9.
Pricing: $9–$10
Spirits
The spirits selection is the lightest part of the program. The bar was reincarnated in 2003 with an emphasis on premium spirits, classic cocktails, and fine cigars. Premier cocktails featuring premium spirits range from $20 to $40. A reviewer's husband enjoyed an Old Fashioned at the bar.
Menu strengths
- — The bar was reincarnated in 2003 with an emphasis on premium spirits, classic cocktails, and fine cigars.
- — Premier cocktails featuring premium spirits range from $20.00 to $40.00.
Standout selections
- — The bar was reincarnated in 2003 with emphasis on premium spirits, classic cocktails, and fine cigars.
Pricing: Premier cocktails $20–$40
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