There are several ways to experience all that Sazerac House has to offer. Learn the basics of cocktail traditions in the Big Easy on a self-guided tour with complimentary samples, or get a more in-depth insight into the history of the Sazerac with exclusive tastings and special events.
You can also tour the whiskey distillery or take part in rum and food pairings. Each experience is available for a fixed price and only those aged over 21 are allowed to take part. Book in advance to save disappointment on the day.
Alcohol tastings are only available for those aged 21 and above; take your official ID as proof of age.
Self-guided Sazerac House tours last roughly 1.5 hours and are available throughout the day.
Staff are on-hand throughout Sazerac House to explain key exhibits.
There’s an on-site gift shop, bar, and distillery at Sazerac House.
Sazerac House is spread across three floors, all of which are accessible for wheelchair users and strollers.
Sazerac House is located on the corner of Magazine and Canal streets in New Orleans’ Central Business District. Just a couple of blocks down from the famed Bourbon Street, Sazerac House is easily accessible on foot from most central points in the city. You can also catch a streetcar and depart at the Canal at Magazine stop, right outside Sazerac House.
Sazerac House is open Tuesday to Sunday, typically from 11am to 6pm. The museum is always closed on Mondays. Visit midweek for a more laidback experience and time your visit to coincide with the departure of complimentary tours which are offered throughout the day. The last tour usually departs at 4:20pm.
The official cocktail of New Orleans, the Sazerac was invented at the Sazerac Coffeehouse and originally involved cognac mixed with Peychaud’s bitters and served in an absinthe-swirled glass. Nowadays, the Sazerac uses rye whiskey in place of cognac and sometimes Herbsaint in place of absinthe. Alongside Hurricane cocktails, a perfectly chilled Sazerac is a staple of New Orleans’ drinking culture.
