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
Wheated Bourbon Origins Experience
Explore the legacy of Pappy Van Winkle and the innovation that transformed bourbon by replacing rye with wheat, creating the smooth, approachable style known today as wheated bourbon. Enjoy a guided tasting featuring three elevated expressions of Weller, the Original Wheated Bourbon, before concluding with a rare taste of one of the world's most sought-after bourbons. Discover the history, craftsmanship, and lasting influence behind bourbon's most iconic wheated whiskey tradition.
E.H. Taylor Bourbon Experience
Experience the craftsmanship and legacy of E.H. Taylor through an exclusive guided tasting featuring five of the distillery's most sought-after expressions. Guests will enjoy pours of E.H. Taylor line showcasing the remarkable range and innovation of the Taylor portfolio. Through each pour and discussion, discover how Taylor's relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the bourbon industry and created innovations whose influence can still be found in distilleries around the world
Smugglers and Spirits
This program explores the people who operated along the edges of the law in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, including pirates, privateers, smugglers, river bandits, bootleggers, and other notorious figures. Through historical storytelling and beverage interpretation, guests learn how Louisiana's waterways, ports, and frontier conditions created opportunities for both commerce and crime. Cocktail pours are incorporated throughout the program to connect the stories to the spirits that shaped the region's culture and economy.
Science of Spirits
Shake up your cocktail knowledge with a guided tasting featuring premium spirits and handcrafted cocktails, including Sazerac Rye, Jung & Wulff Guyana Rum, a Clarified Whiskey Sour, a Coconut Oil-Washed Rum Old Fashioned, and a Buffalo Trace Paper Plane.
House of Cocktails Class
Discover how a well-chosen liqueur can transform a simple drink into a show-stopping cocktail. Guests will explore the history of classic cocktails while unlocking endless possibilities with the Sazerac House of Cocktail line of liqueurs. Learn simple techniques, flavor-building tips, and creative applications that will transform the way you mix. Sip. Experiment and leave inspired to elevate every cocktail you make.
Behind The Bar
Go beyond following recipes and learn how to build a cocktail that's truly your own. Behind the Bar is an interactive old fashioned cocktail class where you'll explore how small ingredient choices create dramatically different flavor profiles. Rather than making the same drink as everyone else, you'll customize your cocktail by selecting from a curated range of premium spirits, sweeteners, bitters, and garnishes. Your experience begins with a welcome cocktail crafted by the instructor before you step “behind the bar” to experiment with your own creation
Meet the Distiller: Small Group Tour & Tasting
Step behind the scenes with the artisans who bring Sazerac’s legendary spirits to life. “Meet the Distiller” is an exclusive, hour-long experience that begins with a private VIP tour through the Sazerac House distillery and historic Apothecary. Guests will enjoy insider access, behind-the-barrel stories, and a rare glimpse into the craft and science of our production process. Following the tour, you’ll join our distiller in their private tasting room for a curated guided tasting of four Sazerac expressions — hand-selected and presented by the distiller. This intimate setting allows guests to explore the flavors, techniques, and traditions that define our spirits.
