The Sazerac House has launched a new tasting schedule with three tastings per day, seven days per week. At noon, join for the tropical cocktails tasting ($30, approximately 60 minutes), which includes two luxury rums and two tropical cocktails. After the class, visitors will be familiar with the production of sugar, how rum is made, rum’s cultural significance, the tropical cocktail movement and New Orleans’ place in rum culture. At 2 p.m., check out the Sazerac cocktail tasting ($30, approximately 45 minutes), featuring Sazerac products to learn about the evolution of New Orleans’ official cocktail. Finally, at 4 p.m., discover the whiskey grid tasting ($45, approximately 75 minutes), which includes the art of nosing, tasting and evaluating whiskies from Buffalo Trace Distillery. These tastings include full access to the exhibit floors. 101 Magazine St., 504-910-0100, sazerachouse.com
Thirsty Thursday
Chapter IV – the newest restaurant and bar from Chef Dook Chase and his wife, Gretchen – is now offering happy hour every Thursday from 3-7 p.m. Drink specials include a featured happy hour cocktail ($9), a glass of house wine ($5), and specialty cocktails and classic cocktails ($12-$13). There’s also special pricing on small bites like crab cakes ($16), soups ($12), sandwiches ($15-$17) and a weekly featured entree. 1315 Gravier St., 504-766-7851, chapterivnola.com
Lively Libations
The final event in the summer “Friends of Purple Grackle” popup series at Chemin à la Mer in the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans takes place Aug. 21 in the restaurant’s lounge. The popup event with Latitude 29 includes two cocktails and an appetizer. Two seatings are available (at 5 and 7 p.m.), and reservations are required. 2 Canal St., 504-434-5898, fourseasons.com
A Toast to Summer
The Sazerac Bar at the Roosevelt New Orleans has debuted a menu of carefully crafted summer cocktails. Highlights include the “Tainted Love” (Casa del Sol tequila, Giffard’s passionfruit liqueur, passionfruit puree, Tempus Fugit crème de cacao and Herbsaint), the “Beetnik” (Wheatley vodka, beet-ginger juice, Giffard’s ginger liqueur, Giffard’s Caribbean pineapple liqueur, lime, pineapple and ginger beer) and the “Bee Peachy” (Aviation gin, peach puree, honey and lemon). 130 Roosevelt Way, 504-648-1200, hilton.com
Meanwhile, loa at International House (2023 Tales of the Cocktail Top Ten Regional Honoree for Best U.S. Hotel Bar) has a new summer cocktail, “The Summer Dress.” The light and fragrant drink is a South American take on a sangria, combining white wine clerico, apricot eau de vie and fresh summer fruits. 221 Camp St., 504-553-9550, ihhotel.com
Fall Preview
Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. has released its Fest Bier – an Oktoberfest-style, medium-bodied lager with a rich malt profile. A dash of caramel on the front end finishes up with a delicate palate of scrubbing effervescence and no lingering bitterness. 1709 Corbin Road, Hammond, 985-318-0723, gnarlybeer.com
Summer Wines
The Grill Room at The Windsor Court is inviting guests to journey through the world of wines at the summer wine seminar series. The theme for the Aug. 17 event ($75, at 6:30 p.m.) is “Sadie Family Wines: Sips from South Africa.” In addition to a selection of five fine wines, the evening will include personal gourmet cheese boards, and enriching education led by the in-house sommelier and other renowned experts in the field. 300 Gravier St., 504-522-1994, windsorcourthotel.com
A Toast to Summer
The Sazerac Bar at the Roosevelt New Orleans has debuted a menu of carefully crafted summer cocktails. Highlights include the “Tainted Love” (Casa del Sol tequila, Giffard’s passionfruit liqueur, passionfruit puree, Tempus Fugit crème de cacao and Herbsaint), the “Beetnik” (Wheatley vodka, beet-ginger juice, Giffard’s ginger liqueur, Giffard’s Caribbean pineapple liqueur, lime, pineapple and ginger beer) and the “Bee Peachy” (Aviation gin, peach puree, honey and lemon). 130 Roosevelt Way, 504-648-1200, 
Meanwhile, loa at International House (2023 Tales of the Cocktail Top Ten Regional Honoree for Best U.S. Hotel Bar) has a new summer cocktail, “The Summer Dress.” The light and fragrant drink is a South American take on a sangria, combining white wine clerico, apricot eau de vie and fresh summer fruits. 221 Camp St., 504-553-9550, 
Summer Wines
The Grill Room at The Windsor Court is inviting guests to journey through the world of wines at the summer wine seminar series. The theme for the Aug. 17 event ($75, at 6:30 p.m.) is “Sadie Family Wines: Sips from South Africa.” In addition to a selection of five fine wines, the evening will include personal gourmet cheese boards, and enriching education led by the in-house sommelier and other renowned experts in the field. 300 Gravier St., 504-522-1994,