Want to sip on cocktails, have costume
crafting sessions, and king cake pairings? The historic building standing on
the corner of Canal and Magazine, the Sazerac House, along with cocktail
historian Elizabeth Pearce, Mask and Headdress Designer Elizabeth Zibilich, and
Bywater Bakery, will make that happen in classic New Orleans style.
In honor of bringing in the vibrant
culture of Mardi Gras and the return of the parade route, the Sazerac House
will be hosting a series of extraordinary events celebrating the merriment and
festivities of carnival, alongside delightful and historic cocktail pairings.
The three floors of the Sazerac House exhibit New Orleans history and welcome
visitors as they can experience carnival through the stories of the cocktail-infused
legend big this year! Special events, alongside the "King Cocktail" House Float
in the lobby of the Sazerac House, will let guests encounter Carnival in true
New Orleans fashion.
The variety of the Sazerac House
Carnival Special Events include:
- February 10 from 4-5
p.m.: King Cake
and Cocktails Pairing
- Carnival season is not Carnival season
without king cake and boozy beverages. This event delves into the history
and craft of king cake and Carnival cocktails, all the while giving out
excellent pairings. This is hosted by Sazerac House Bar Experts and
Bywater Bakery. The price is $30 per person
·
February 15 from 4-5 p.m.: Drink & Learn
Carnival Traditions
- This event
teaches the 300+ year history of New Orleanians drinking and celebrating
the entire Carnival season from Twelfth Night until Fat Tuesday. This
will be hosted by Drinks Historian Elizabeth Pearce and the price is $30 per
person
·
February 16 from 4-5:30 p.m.: Spirited Head Dress
Workshop
- Hosted by headdress artist Elizabeth Zibilich, this workshop pairs head dressmaking with parade perfect cocktails. The event will provide all materials; however, guests are motivated to bring items that they would like to incorporate into their design. The price is $50 per person.
·
February 17 from 4-5:30 p.m.: Spirited Mask
Making Workshop
- Relish in a
mask-making workshop, headed by Elizabeth Zibilich, as you sip on parade ideal
cocktails. Materials are provided, but guests can also bring items from
home they would like to incorporate into their design. The price is $50 per
person.
Tickets for all events
can be purchased here. In-person
events will require all visitors and staff to distance seating and have
personal protective equipment. All in-person events will be held in the
Imperial Cabinet Saloon, a spacious event venue on the 4th Floor of the
Sazerac House, allowing guests plenty of room for social distancing.
