One of the new bars that Carnival Cruise Line introduced aboard its ship Mardi Gras is The Brass Magnolia, fittingly located in the ship’s French Quarter zone.
The stunning, elegant space features a number of New Orleans and Louisiana-inspired cocktails, as well as some beers from Louisiana-based Abita Brewing Company and an extensive wine list.
Here’s the full menu at The Brass Magnolia.
Cocktails
- Sazerac — Sazerac Rye Whiskey and Hennessy VSOP Cognac mixed with sugar, Peychaud’s Bitters, and Herbsaint
- Peychaud’s Spritz — Peychaud’s Aperitivo, Prosecco, and club soda
- Pimm’s Cup — Pimm’s No. 1 Cup, fresh lemonade, Sierra Mist, and a cucumber slice for garnish
- French 75 — Rémy Martin 1738 Cognac, Domaine Chandon, and fresh lemon juice. Also available with Bombay Sapphire Gin instead.
- Hurricane — Bacardi Superior Rum, Bacardi Ocho Rum, Santa Teresa 1796 Rum, passion fruit syrup, hibiscus syrup, orange juice, lime juice, and grenadine
- Bayou Lemonade — Bayou Rum, fresh watermelon, lemonade, and Sierra Mist
- Brandy Crusta — Rémy Martin 1738 Cognac, Maraschino Liqueur, Orange Curaçao, fresh lemon juice, and Angostura Bitters
- Vieux Carré — Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Hennessy VSOP Cognac, Conzano 1757 Sweet Vermouth, Bénédictine, Peychaud’s Bitters, and Angostura Bitters
- NOLA Iced Tea — Bayou Rum, Jack Daniel’s Rye Whiskey, Absolut Vodka, Plymouth Gin, Bayou Satsuma Liqueur, fresh lemonade, and a splash of Pepsi
- A La Louisiane — Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Bénédictine, Cinzano 1757 Sweet Vermouth, Peychaud’s Bitters, and a touch of Absinthe
- Ojen Cocktail — Ojen Liqueur, Peychaud’s Bitters, and club soda over ice
- Brandy Milk Punch — Hennessy VSOP Cognac, heavy cream, whole milk, simple syrup, and a dash of vanilla extract
- Praline Truffle — Absolut Vodka, Praline Liqueur, Chocolate Liqueur, and cream with a splash of Kahlúa
Wines
Sparkling
- Prosecco, Zonin, Veneto, Italy
- Sparkling Wine, Domaine Chandon, ‘Brut’, California
- Sparkling Wine, Domaine Chandon, ‘Sweet Star’, California
- Champagne, Perrier-Jouёt, ‘Grand Brut’, France
- Champagne, Veuve Cliquot, ‘Yellow Label’, France (375ml)
- Champagne, Veuve Cliquot, ‘Yellow Label’, France
- Champagne, Dom Pérignon, France
White
- Pinot Grigio, Ecco Domani, Delle Venezie, Italy
- Sauvignon Blanc, Oyster Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand
- Moscato, Castello del Poggio, Delle Venezie, Italy
- Chardonnay, Santa Helena, Valley Central, Chile
- Chardonnay, Kendall-Jackson, California
- White Blend, Conundrum, California
Rosé
- Rosé, Gérard Bertrand, ‘CÔtes des Rosés’, Lanquedoc, France
Red
- Pinot Noir, Castle Rock, California
- Pinot Noir, Cherry Pie, ‘Three Vineyards’, California
- Merlot, Kendall-Jackson, North Coast, California
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Helena, Valley Central, Chile
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Layer Cake, California
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Bellacosa, Sonoma, California
- Malbec, Terrazas, ‘Reserva’, Mendoza, Argentina
Louisiana Beers
- Abita Purple Haze
- Abita Strawberry Lager
- Abita Root Beer is also available.