Cajun Cocktails

The seemingly ceaseless craze for cocktails has been fueled in good measure by a renewed appreciation for what New Orleans has contributed to the history of American drink. Whether serving up classics like Sazeracs and hurricanes or putting their own sophisticated spin on the brandy milk punch, mixologists are keeping the Cajun and Creole spirit flowing.

The Sazerac, created in the French Quarter by Creole apothecary Antoine Peychaud of bitters fame, is arguably the...