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Shaken UP NOLA With Fruit-Forward Drinks: Drinks With Anna

With the New Orleans heat and humidity punishing everyone during the dog days of Summer, I always seek refreshing ways to…

Refreshing Drinks for the New Orleans Heat: Drinks With Anna

Trying the new pre-mixed cocktails and seltzers in a can available in our market has been the most fun and the easiest job this girl has had in a…

Drinks with Anna: Spring: the Season for Beautiful Weather, Friends, and Festivals

Spring is in the air, and this is the perfect season to enjoy some light and refreshing drinks with botanicals, seasonal fruit, and GIN. Many people…

Drinks with Anna: Shaken Up NOLA Craft Cocktail Classes

The idea for Shaken Up NOLA Craft Cocktail Classes was born out of the pandemic and came to life in 2022. During the pandemic I was trying…

Dreaming of Christmas Markets and Holiday Cocktails

I miss holiday travel, and especially the beloved Christmas markets that pop up in Europe this time of year. Nothing gets you in the spirit like…

Shaking Up the Classics

There are plenty of classic cocktails that are gone but not forgotten. Everyone is serving versions of the Old Fashion and the Manhattan, but what…

Summertime Sippin' in New Orleans

We all know by now that living in NOLA during the Summer is HOT! So, I have decided to work on some refreshing hand- crafted cocktails…

Drinks with Anna: Whiskey and A Slice

During my summer staycation, I have been researching trends and pairings in the cocktail and wine industry. One trendy new idea…

Drinks with Anna: Quarantine Frozen Cocktail Queen

Like many of you, the stay-at-home order has unleashed in me many emotions (sometimes all in one day). It has also taught me new things…

Bring on Summer Staycation with Seafood & Spirits at Briquette

New Orleans is unquestionably a food and beverage city—locals and visitors are accustomed to having their every food whim met with…

Shaking Up The Classics

There are plenty of classic cocktails that are gone but not forgotten. Everyone is serving versions of the Old Fashion and the Manhattan, but what

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