Arnaud’s French 75 Bar

While Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans is famous for its drunken ribald revelry, there aren’t actually that many classy, or even quality bars on Bourbon Street. Arnaud’s French 75 Bar is not only an exception, but an oasis that beckons to anyone wanting to enjoy a refined bar that is famous for its refined and famous cocktail,… The French 75.

Esquire named the The French 75 Bar as one of the 15 places that every man should drink before he dies. Although originally a “Gentlemen Only” establishment, fortunately Arnaud’s French 75 has joined the rest of the world in welcoming women , and while we do not dispute Esquires statement, everyman should drink here at least once, we also are not so sexist and would avidly encourage women (and everyone else) to give it a try as well.

The French 75 cocktail, which is named for a French 75 millimeter artillery canon, is made here with Courvoisier VS cognac, champagne, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a lemon twist, chilled and served in a frosted champagne tulip glass.