Christmas is almost here, and what better way to
celebrate the most festive time of the year than with a glass of eggnog?
Popular in America and Canada during the holiday season, this creamy and eggy
drink tastes even better with a little something "extra" thrown in. Whether it
be rum, bourbon, or brandy, you're bound to right spirit for your nog here in
New Orleans. So to celebrate Christmas Eve and National Eggnog Day on December 24,
here are five local spots to get your eggnog fix.
Bar Tonique
Located on the edge of the French Quarter across
from Armstrong Park, Bar Tonique is considered to be New Orleans' first
free-standing craft cocktail bar. Opened in 2008, the bar's goal has been to
serve great and carefully curated drinks to its patrons. So if you want to
spend Christmas Eve out of the house, Bar Tonique is the place to be. The
eggnog is bound to be flowing! 820 N. Rampart St., 504-324-6045, bartonique.com
New Orleans Original Daiquiris
Few things scream "New Orleans" more than
drive-thru frozen daiquiris. One of the most prolific spots for these treats is
New Orleans Original Daiquiris, which can be most commonly found on the
Westbank. Finding its start in 1983, this local chain has a number of different
tasty daiquiris to choose from. For the holiday season, you know you have to
grab their Eggnog Daiquiri. Multiple Locations, nolaoriginal.com
Another Broken Egg Café
Launched in 1996, Another Broken Egg Café has
brought its Southern-inspired breakfast and brunch flavors to multiple
different states across America. With two locations in New Orleans and seven
altogether in Louisiana, there are plenty of opportunities to check out their
holiday menu. Not only do they have Lobster Benedict and Apple Fritter French
Toast, they are also offering a Southern Bourbon Eggnog with cinnamon and
nutmeg. Maybe you'd like to get the Eggnog & Gingerbread Waffle as well? Multiple
Locations, anotherbrokenegg.com
Big Easy Daiquiris
The good times certainly do roll at Big Easy
Daiquiris! They have four locations in New Orleans' iconic French Quarter and
offer pizza, beer, and Hurricanes alongside their daiquiris. Their pizza slices
pair great with a cup of Eggnog Daiquiri. Feel the energy and revelry of the
city while at Big Easy Daiquiris. Multiple Locations, bigeasydaiquiris.com
Whole Foods
Maybe
you'd like to try and make your own eggnog for an upcoming holiday party? If
so, you can get your ingredients at one of the three Whole Foods Markets in the
Greater New Orleans area. Whole Foods has all you need, from milk, egg whites
and yolk, and your favorite type of liquor to add. Don't forget to get some
cinnamon or nutmeg! Multiple Locations, wholefoodsmarket.com
