Just in time for Mardi Gras! New Orleans is celebrated as the "Big Easy," but when it comes to mixology, the city is strictly business. As the undisputed hub of American cocktail culture, the French Quarter offers a density of historic libations that is unrivaled anywhere else in the country. In this exclusive tour, renowned bartender Pam Wiznitzer navigates the history and craft behind the city’s most significant drinks. Whether you're visiting for the festivities or planning a trip for the summer heat, this is the definitive guide to drinking in New Orleans. —The Sazerac Bar (The Roosevelt Hotel): We begin at this 1949 institution to sample the Sazerac, the official cocktail of New Orleans. This rye and absinthe-rinsed staple is a local evolution of the Old Fashioned. We also examine the Ramos Gin Fizz, a labor-intensive classic known for its shaken egg-white foam structure. —The Carousel Bar (Hotel Monteleone): A look inside the famous 25-seat bar that rotates every 15 minutes. T...