NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Loews New Orleans Hotel is sharing its iconic cocktail, the NOLA Hurricane to give a little taste of New Orleans for those dreaming of a getaway. “Getaways in a Glass” is a new Loews Hotels brand-wide offering featuring signature cocktail recipes from properties around the country that can be recreated at home. Each recipe is handcrafted locally, with a subtle nod to its destination.
“At Loews New Orleans Hotel, our food & beverage is seamlessly and deeply intertwined into New Orleans, which we are proud to call home,” said General Manager, Patrick Barrett. “In sharing our ‘Getaway in a Glass’ cocktail, we hope to give guests the chance to have a taste of our incredible city, while still delivering that locally handcrafted hospitality that Loews is known for.”
Loews New Orleans Hotel’s special “Getaways in a Glass” cocktail is the NOLA Hurricane. Created in the French Quarter during World War II due to a whiskey shortage, this classic New Orleans cocktail is refreshing, fun and a burst of flavor. It’s an homage to the cultural crossroads that makes the city of New Orleans unique, and a great way to get a taste of NOLA.
“Getaways in a Glass” is part of the “Loews at Home: Our Cocktails, Your Bar” and “Loews at Home: Our Kitchen, Your Table,”brand-wide approach to meaningful engagement with guests near and far. “Loews at Home” offers the ability to experience Loews culinary creativity and iconic cocktails in the comfort of home. This new offering further demonstrates the brand’s commitment to “Welcoming You Like Family,” a fresh position which defines Loews as more than simply a collection of hotels, but a legacy of hospitality, deeply rooted in welcoming and caring for guests like family. Loews prides itself on delivering handcrafted, authentically-local experiences at every step of the guest experience.
For those looking to enjoy the NOLA Hurricane and get a complete Loews New Orleans Hotel experience, the Stay Longer & Save 20% offer includes 50 percent off of valet parking and 20 percent off of the room rate for bookings of a two-night stay.*
For more information about Loews New Orleans Hotel, please visit www.loewshotels.com/neworleans, or to arrange your stay, call 1-800-23-LOEWS.
NOLA Hurricane
- 1 oz light rum
- 1 oz dark rum
- 1.5 oz pineapple juice
- 1.5 oz fresh orange juice
- 1.5 oz passion fruit juice
- 1 tsp grenadine
- 1 tsp simple syrup
- Garnish: orange slice and a maraschino cherry
- Fill a shaker with ice
- Add all measured liquids
- Shake it up vigorously
- Pour the cocktail into a hurricane glass
- Use a toothpick to skewer the orange slice and cherry
- Place garnish on top of the cocktail
Enjoy!
Stay Longer & Save 20% Terms & Conditions
Discount included in the price at time of booking. No further discounts will be applied. Requires a minimum stay of 2 consecutive nights to receive discount. Cannot be combined with any other promotional offers.