Halloween is a time to dress up, celebrate and enjoy haunted happenings all over New Orleans. Or, as we say in New Orleans, basically just another night. But it’s a good excuse to indulge your sweet tooth with a few treats. To celebrate, we put together a list of some of our favorite cocktail pairings to go with whatever treats — or tricks — you find yourself enjoying.
Old Fashioned & Candy Corn
You can’t beat the classics. Just like its namesake indicates, the Old Fashioned is one of the oldest cocktails around — and it’s stuck around because people like it so much. As for candy corn, it’s a bit more polarizing. But there’s no denying that it’s one of the oldest and most classic Halloween treats to enjoy.
Ojen Cocktail & Pink Starburst
If the name Zombie weren’t already a cocktail, the Ojen Cocktail could very well be called that. This New Orleans cocktail came back from near extinction to become a quirky, colorful favorite. Pair it with a handful of pink (yes, pink only) Starburst for a color coordinated cocktail confection.Â
Pralines & Cream with Coffee & Pralines
Is there such a thing as too much praline? Not in New Orleans. Start your trick-or-treating evening — or morning — with 1 oz of Pralines & Cream with 8 oz of your favorite cup of joe. Then, dig into a classic praline for an overindulgent and extremely New Orleans flavor for Halloween.
Pisco Sour & Sour Patch Kids
The Pisco Sour is the perfect combination of pisco, egg white, lime juice, simple syrup, and Bittermens Hopped Grapefruit Bitters. Pairs perfectly with a bag of Sour Patch Kids candy.Â
Mayday and PayDay
Double the rum means double the fun with a Mayday. Stock up on Jung & Wulff Guyana Rum and Cane Run Rum to mix up a decadent Mayday or two for Halloween. Then, pair it with a no-nonsense candy bar like a PayDay. Does the fact that they rhyme make them pair even better? Try it and see for yourself.Â
Sazerac Cocktail & Roman Candy Taffy
What goes best with arguably the most famous cocktail in New Orleans? Arguably the most famous candy in New Orleans. Roman Candy has been selling taffy from a wagon as far back as 1915. Just like the Sazerac Cocktail, you can still find it at celebrations all around town.
Events
The Weller Classroom Experience
Step into the story of one of bourbon’s most enduring families and discover how William Larue Weller helped pioneer the wheated style that would later inspire the Van Winkle legacy. This guided tasting explores four expressions—Special Reserve, Antique 107, Full Proof, and 12 Year—tracing Weller’s journey from the days of the Stitzel-Weller Distillery through the industry’s quiet decades of the 1970s and 1980s to its modern revival under Buffalo Trace. Guests will nose, taste, and compare each whiskey in an elegant classroom setting, uncovering how proof, age, and history intertwine to shape the signature richness of Weller and the heritage of American bourbon. 21+ only.
Hosting the Holidays Class
Raise your spirits with a guided holiday cocktail experience that blends festive fun with the rich history behind classic drinks like the Espresso Martini, French 75, and Milk Punch—each with a seasonal twist. Perfect for a cheerful date night or for mastering cocktails that will wow your friends and family at your next holiday gathering. 21+ only.
Spirit of Sazerac: A Holiday Shopping Experience
Step into the Spirit of Sazerac and kick off the holidays with a spirited evening of sipping, shopping, and seasonal cheer! From 5:00–7:30 PM, browse our pop-up holiday boutique filled with festive gifting ideas and cocktail gift sets. Don’t miss our live cocktail demos featuring this season’s signature creation at 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, and 6:30 PM. Come raise a glass, find your perfect holiday gift, and enjoy a little Sazerac sparkle.
