New Orleans Cocktail & Distillery Tour — Mardi Gras Mambo Open-Bar Experience
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short periods of standing and light walking
Overview
Spend an afternoon moving from Mardi Gras World’s float studios to the tasting bar at Seven Three Distilling. This four-hour private tour pairs parade history with guided spirit tastings, an open-bar stop, and transport across New Orleans.
New Orleans Cocktail & Distillery Tour — Mardi Gras Mambo Open-Bar Experience
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The shuttle slides away from a low-slung hotel in the Quarter and the city exhales into the day: a brass riff from a passing band, the lazy curl of smoke from a nearby grill, and the promise of something boisterous waiting behind a warehouse door.
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Adventure Tips
Bring government ID
You must be 21 to drink; guides check IDs before tastings and at boarding.
Hydrate between pours
Carry a refillable water bottle — tastings are spaced but New Orleans humidity can sneak up on you.
Comfortable footwear
Warehouse floors and short walks between pick-up points call for sturdy, comfortable shoes.
Not recommended if pregnant
The tour includes alcohol samples and an open bar; consider skipping if you are pregnant or avoiding alcohol.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Great egret along the riverfront
- Brown pelican near the Mississippi delta often visible from riverfront parks
History
Mardi Gras World grew out of Blaine Kern’s float-building legacy; many parade techniques date back to early 20th-century carnival crews, while local distilling revived after Prohibition with small craft operations.
Conservation
Both venues emphasize waste reduction — bring a reusable bottle and expect limited single-use cup options; respect exhibit boundaries to protect fragile parade materials.
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Recommended Gear
Government-issued photo ID
Required to participate in tastings and open-bar service.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated makes tastings more enjoyable in humid weather.
summer specific
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides traction on warehouse floors and city sidewalks.
Light rain jacket
Spring showers are common; a compact jacket keeps you dry between stops.
spring specific