Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileMuriel's Jackson Square
New Orleans, LA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Muriel's Jackson Square pours a deep cocktail list from a century-old bar, with signature, featured, dessert, and classics. The wine program spans a dedicated Wine Room and a global list reaching $1,500 bottles. Craft mocktails hold their own. Expect polished, well-balanced drinks; the Saint 75 and Hurricane are customer standouts.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Saint 75, a gin, St. Germain, lemon, and cava blend that customers call refreshing and elegant. For a classic with punch, the Hurricane is strong. If you prefer wine, the Muriel Reserva Rioja offers a well-priced Tempranillo by the glass.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking both local classics and inventive signatures will find much to explore. Wine lovers can appreciate the range from approachable glasses to collectible bottles. The craft mocktails make it a good stop for non-drinkers as well.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour brings $5 well drinks, $5 wine specials, and $5 sangria, making it a budget-friendly time to sample the program.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails run $15; featured cocktails $14–$16; classics $12–$14. Wines by the glass start at $9.75, with half bottles from $21 and full bottles from $39. Craft mocktails are $8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The century-old bar anchors a cocktail program that spans signature, featured, dessert, and classics. A dedicated Wine Room and a list updated through August 2026 add depth, while the Séance Lounge invites after-dinner drinks.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A wide-ranging menu covers signature, featured, dessert, and classics, all hand-crafted at the century-old bar. Customer feedback highlights the well-balanced cocktails, with The Saint 75 and the Hurricane earning specific praise.
Menu strengths
- — Broad menu structure spans signature, featured, dessert, and local classics, offering clear stylistic range.
- — Hand-crafted preparation at a century-old bar gives the program a sense of craft and place.
- — Customer account notes cocktails were excellent and well-balanced.
Standout selections
- — The Saint 75 – Henry Ramos Gin, St. Germain, lemon, cava; described as refreshing and elegant.
- — Hurricane – classic, noted as strong.; Honey Child – Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka, muddled blackberries, basil, lemon, Chambord.
Pricing: Signature $15; featured $14–$16; classics $12–$14.
Wine
An extensive, current wine list spans global regions and formats, from affordable glasses to high-end bottles. A dedicated Wine Room supports private events, and Happy Hour offers $5 wine specials and sangria.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive list with global selection and multiple serving sizes (glass, half, full).
- — Price range accommodates both casual glasses and collectible bottles.
Standout selections
- — Opus One – Napa Valley icon, $750 full bottle.
- — Penfold's Grange – Australian benchmark, $1500 full bottle.
- — Muriel Reserva Rioja – Tempranillo 2020 from Spain, $13 by the glass.
Pricing: By the glass $9.75–$16; half bottles $21–$125; full bottles $39–$1500.
Nonalcoholic
Craft mocktails and non-alcoholic beverages are available at accessible prices. A customer account singles out the Blackberry Basil Spritz as flavorful and well-balanced, indicating quality execution.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated craft mocktail options at a consistent $8 price point.
- — Customer feedback praises the Blackberry Basil Spritz as flavorful and well-balanced.
Standout selections
- — Blackberry Basil Spritz – Blackberry puree, lemon, basil, soda.
- — Strawberry Palmer – Strawberry, honey puree, lemon, iced tea.
Pricing: Craft mocktails $8; other non-alcoholic beverages $2.50–$9.
Spirits
The venue's blog mentions 'spirits of all kinds' and promotes after-dinner cocktails in the Séance Lounge. While no standalone spirits list is detailed, the cocktail program clearly utilizes a variety of base spirits.
Menu strengths
- — Blog references a broad array of spirits ('spirits of all kinds').
- — Spirit-based cocktails span $12–$16, showing integration into the drink menu.
Standout selections
- — The venue offers a variety of spirits used in cocktails, including vodka, gin, bourbon, tequila, rum, and brandy.
Pricing: Spirit-based cocktails range $12–$16.
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