Everyone loves beer, but they don't necessarily love all of the calories that come with it. As the craft beer industry grows around the state, so do the waistlines of those who love imbibing it. To help shave some of those empty calories off of your love of local beer without sacrificing flavor, Abita Brewery created Hop 99, a 99 calorie mild IPA with less than three carbs per 12 oz can!
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Warm Up With a Hot Toddy on National Hot Toddy Day
New Orleans Cocktail and Spirits
Indoor seating for bars is out of the picture for now, but a hot toddy ought to keep you warm outdoors. Conveniently, January 11 is National Hot Toddy Day. Don't see 'em on the menu? Don't worry. Ask your bartender if it's possible for them to conjure one up. Usually, the...
Five Places to Enjoy National Champagne Day on New Year’s Eve
New Orleans Cocktail and Spirits
Get ready to pop the bubbly—no surprise, New Year's Eve is also National Champagne Day. What better way to ring in 2021 than with a delicious glass or bottle of champagne? While champagne can be enjoyed at any time, it is especially popular around this time of year. According to glassofbubbly.com, 33 percent of champagne sales are made in November and December, and over 300 million bottles of champagne are produced each year. For...
Where to Get Your Eggnog With a Kick This Christmas
New Orleans Cocktail and Spirits
Traditionally, eggnog is made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped egg whites, and egg yolks, creating a rich, chilled, sweetened, dairy-based beverage. Eggnog is the traditional Christmas beverage, but it would not be a Louisiana Christmas without spiked eggnog. Adding brandy, rum, whiskey, or bourbon gives the traditional eggnog more of a Louisiana touch. National Eggnog Day is Christmas Eve, this Thursday. Where Y'at has provided five...