The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is home to the legendary Sazerac Bar, the stage for a bold act of defiance that reshaped local social norms: the Stormin’ of the Sazerac. On Sept. 26, 1949, a group of women pushed past a century-old policy that barred them from the hotel’s famed bar except on Mardi Gras Day, demanding equality and a stiff drink.
The Roosevelt New Orleans celebrates the anniversary of the Stormin’ of the Sazerac every year in a spirited tribute to the women who refused to be told when or where they could raise a glass. On its 76th anniversary, the hotel will host a ladies-only luncheon in the Blue Room. This year’s reigning Spirit of the Sazerac, Michelle Cheramie (founder of Zeus’ Rescue and mom to the viral and exclusive rescue dog Scrim), will then lead the ladies in a second line to storm the bar.
What’s more, the Sazerac Bar will be offering a limited-time specialty cocktail—the Caribbean Sazerac. Developed by the Sazerac Bar’s own female bartenders, Rachel Shandersky and Victoria Stewart, this tropical twist on NOLA’s signature aperitif features Planteray pineapple rum, Planterary Cut & Dry rum, El Dorado 12 Year rum, Peychaud’s bitters and Herbsaint. The special Caribbean Sazerac will be available until Sept. 28th.
Caribbean Sazerac
Ingredients
- 1 oz. El Dorado 12 Year Demerara rum
- 1 oz. Planteray Stiggins’ Fancy Pineapple rum
- ½ oz. Planteray Cut & Dry Coconut rum
- ¼ oz. Demerara syrup
- 5 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
- Herbsaint
Instructions
- Chill the glass, then spray with herbsaint to coat the inside.
- Add syrup, bitters and spirits to a mixing glass; add ice and stir.
- Strain the drink from the mixing glass to the chilled glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
