NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center is excited to announce a fresh take on luxury and mixology with the introduction of its updated Garden to Glass cocktail selection and Happy Hour offerings at Kilroy’s Bar & Lounge.
Aligned with the celebrated Garden to Glass Festival at The National WWII Museum, Kilroy’s will showcase a newly revamped selection of Garden to Glass cocktails starting now, running through the festival period in late August and September. This initiative invites cocktail enthusiasts to explore flavors crafted from historical inspirations and modern mixology techniques.
Rooted in a shared mission with The National WWII Museum, the Higgins Hotel is dedicated to recounting the American experience in the pivotal war that shaped the world. By delving into why it was fought, how victory was achieved, and its enduring significance today, the hotel and museum aim to ensure that every generation comprehends the true cost of freedom and finds inspiration in the lessons learned.
The Garden to Glass Festival inspired the Higgins mixologist to create the most innovative drink using ingredients reminiscent of WWII-era Victory Gardens. This initiative invites cocktail enthusiasts to explore flavors crafted from historical inspirations and modern mixology techniques.
The 2024 Garden to Glass Cocktail Menu at Kilroy’s includes:
Cucumber Watermelon Martini
Vodka, aperitivo, fresh watermelon, cucumber, and elderflower liqueur
Blues Cat #7
Jalapeno-infused Reposado Tequila, blueberry sherbet, blue curacao, Cointreau, lime juice, and agave
Blood Orange Sour
Rye whiskey, cardamom, cloves, blood orange reduction, and lemon juice
East India Yacht Club
Coconut fat-washed pot-still rum, gold rum, aged rum, pandan, apricot, and lime juice
SugarHill Lemonade
Gin, gunpowder tea, salted pistachio, honey, jasmine, nutmeg, and lemon juice
These distinctive cocktails are a nod to both the creativity of past festival participants and the innovative spirit of the upcoming Garden to Glass Festival, making Kilroy’s the perfect place for a preview of this year’s competition.
From crab beignets to oyster po-boys, Kilroy’s Bar & Lounge inside the Higgins Hotel & Conference Center is a sophisticated lobby-level bar and lounge offering a casual menu of cocktails, bar bites, and shareable plates with a distinctly Southern accent. Grab a seat at the bar or duck into a cozy banquette for late afternoon-into-evening drinks and dining. Kilroy’s is open Friday – Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Monday – Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Easy, affordable self-parking is available in The WWII Museum garage, located just past the hotel entrance.
Named after Higgins Industries shipbuilder Andrew Higgins, The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center is located on The National WWII Museum’s campus in the heart of the New Orleans Arts and Warehouse District. The art deco-style property features 230 guest rooms, a second-floor conference center with more than 18,000 square feet of meeting space, a full-service restaurant, rooftop bar and concierge lounge for special guests. In addition to offering visitors convenient accommodations, the development also helps further the institution’s educational and research resources for students and scholars alike. Opening in November 2019, The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center is the Official Hotel of The National WWII Museum and completes the Museum’s campus footprint on the river side of Magazine Street, bringing increased vitality to the neighborhood, attracting thousands of visitors per year. For more information, visit www.higginshotelnola.com.
The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world—why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today—so that future generations will know the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn. Dedicated in 2000 as The National D-Day Museum and now designated by Congress as America’s National WWII Museum, it celebrates the American spirit, the teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifices of the men and women who fought on the battlefront and served on the Home Front. The 2018 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards ranks the Museum No. 3 in the nation and No. 8 in the world. For more information, call 877-813-3329 or 504-528-1944 or visit nationalww2museum.org.
