Stormin’ of the Sazerac: 60 Years Later

The Roosevelt Celebrates 60th Anniversary of the “Stormin’ of the Sazerac”
by Todd A. Price, Contributing writer, The Times-Picayune
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The Sazerac Bar was always a bastion of men. Women entered only on Mardi Gras day. In 1949, though, the bar relocated to the Roosevelt Hotel and on September 26 the management opened the doors to both genders.

In a famous photo of that day (right), the ladies completely crowded out the men. Ever since, women have claimed their rightful place at the Sazerac Bar.

On Friday, September 25, starting at 2 p.m., the Roosevelt Hotel (123 Baronne St., New Orleans, La.) celebrates the 60th anniversary of the “Storming of the Sazerac.” In the honor of the historic event, the bar will debut the “Miss Sazerac,” a version of the namesake cocktail made with 18-year-old Sazerac rye. Men and women are encouraged to wear 1940s vintage attire.

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(Present day recreation of the original “Storming of the Sazerac” event in 1949 by Ann Tuennerman, founder of Tales of the Cocktail, and friends.)

Click here for more information on the Stormin’ of the Sazerac Event at the Roosevelt Hotel, New Orleans.