Sometimes, a cocktail’s presentation is just as important as its taste. Vivid-colored spirits, textured garnishes and elegant glassware can upgrade adult beverages to the next level. Upgrade your go-to drink order—and your Instagram feed—with one of these picturesque cocktails at local bars, restaurants and coffee shops around town.
1. Solera G&T at Solera
Want a mystical drink? Order this vibrant purple gin and tonic, made from butterfly pea flower tea-infused gin, Jack Rudy Cocktail Co.’s Classic Tonic Syrup and soda. solerabr.com
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2. Aromatherapy at Kalurah Street Grill
Get restored with a cloudy blue drink shaken with Turmeon Blue Velvet Violet Gin, St.-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, egg white, rose syrup, and lemon and lavender bitters. It’s garnished with Westdome Nursery edible flowers. kalurahstreetgrill.com
3. Affogato Martini at Light House Coffee
Coffee, ice cream and alcohol? You can’t go wrong. This root beer float-looking dessert is made with vanilla vodka, crème de cacao, coffee liqueur, ice cream and espresso served on a small wooden plate with a spoon. lighthousecoffeebr.com
4. San Sebastian at BLDG 5
This traditional Spanish-style gin and tonic is the perfect combination of light, refreshing and fruity. It includes gin, tonic syrup and soda water garnished with fresh grapefruit and decorative thyme. bldg5.com
5. Lemon Ice Box at Mid City Beer Garden
Stay cool with a Lemon Ice Box, a sweet, citrusy and boozy frozen drink. The yellow daiquiri is topped with whipped cream and a graham cracker. midcitybeergarden.com
6. The Red Stick at The Radio Bar
Celebrate Baton Rouge with a Capital City Cocktail. This ruby-red cocktail features blackberry-infused bourbon made in-house and a sage garnish. theradiobar.com
7. The Moon Drip at Reve Coffee Lab BTR
This cool-toned cocktail will have you over the moon. The Moon Drip is made with gin, Reve’s color-changing Mood Tea, lime juice, simple syrup and peach liqueur. revecoffeeroasters.com
8. Frozen Satsuma Rocca Rita at Rocca Pizzeria
You’ve probably tried orange juice, but have you had satsuma juice? This fresh frozen margarita includes tequila, Louisiana satsuma juice, lime and agave. It has a bold citrus color and is presented in a salt-rimmed glass. roccapizzeria.com
9. Espresso Martini at City Roots Coffee Bar
Enjoy coffee afterhours with this espresso martini. The shaken martini is made with vodka, Kahlua, City Roots espresso and a dash of sweetener, garnished with perfectly placed dark roasted espresso beans. cityrootscoffee.com
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10. Bloody Mary at The Overpass Merchant
This interpretation of the Sunday brunch staple is made with Three Olives vodka and Fergie’s Bloody Mary mix topped with a slice of lemon and lime, pickled veggies and a chili-salted-rim. theoverpassmerchant.com
This article was originally published in the May 2022 issue of 225 magazine.