Here’s another New Orleans tradition that typically marks the start of the holiday season: the return of Cajun eggnog.
Usually, the beloved, boozy beverage makes the perfect addition to a holiday party. However, since we’re in the coronavirus era, you might have to share the festive drink over your next Zoom gathering.
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The seasonal drink typically pops up at your nearest drive-thru daiquiri shop and on cocktail menus around Thanksgiving — in some cases, right after Halloween.
That festive, frosty concoction balances the booze with the perfect hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. Yep, we’re feeling the Christmas spirit.
Here’s a list of spots offering delicious eggnog daiquiris for the holidays.
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New Orleans Original Daiquiris
With more than two dozen locations spanning virtually every New Orleans metro area neighborhood, the granddaddy of daiquiris, New Orleans Original Daiquiris, makes grabbing this seasonal drink spiked with bourbon easy. You can typically find the Cajun eggnog at chains around the area as early as right after Halloween.
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Gris-Gris
Chef Eric Cook is ready to celebrate the holidays at Gris-Gris. The Lower Garden District restaurant recently reopened doors again in November after shutting down earlier during the pandemic. Just in time for the holidays, the spot serves up its version of frozen eggnog called Zombi Nog. The holiday cocktail is a classic egg-based milk punch frozen and perfectly spiced with a “secret recipe.”
In keeping with the holiday spirit, Gris-Gris is also hosting its first annual Mangé Loa Holiday Menu, available through Dec. 24. You can feast on the four-course, Voodoo-inspired menu based on the concept of a Voodoo ceremony, Mangé Loa, meaning “feasting of the gods.”
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Bevi Seafood Company
The Mid City seafood spot known for slinging crawfish adds a new spiked eggnog daiquiri it its ranks this season. The daiquiri is made with Kraken rum, branding and winter spice. The spiked eggnog is available at Bevi Seafood Company through Christmas.
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Daiquiris & Company
This Gentilly landmark is ready for the holidays. Daiquiris & Company on Elysian Fields Avenue with Papa Noel’s Cajun Egg Nog.
Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar
As the oldest building to operate as a bar within the United States, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar holds legendary status in the French Quarter. The Bourbon Street bar is best known for its purple drink, but did you know it also serves a seasonal eggnog daiquiri? Try it out the next time you stop in the Quarter.
Daiquiri Paradise
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, thanks to Daiquiri Paradise. The shop’s eggnog daiquiri is now available at all locations in Harvey, Metairie and the original Chalmette location.
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Daiquiri Chef
This New Orleans East spot on Downman Road know for its creative concoctions with colorful names also has an eggnog daiquiri ready for the holidays.
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