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These New Orleans Beverage Brands Are Crushing It

The Big Easy is big on beverages. Maybe it’s the hot temperatures. Maybe it’s the laissez-faire attitude. Whatever it is, New Orleanians love a good drink. And they know how to make one.

New Orleans is home to several up-and-coming beverage companies whose groundbreaking products are crushing it locally and nationwide.

Four New Orleans Beverage Brands Making a Big Splash

Check out these four local beverage businesses that have blown up in the last few years.

Crescent 9 THC Seltzer

Redefining the New Orleans bar scene, Crescent 9 THC Seltzer was the city’s first cannabis beverage brand. A popular alcohol alternative, Crescent 9 provides a buzz without booze.

The Crescent 9 product line has expanded to include seven different flavors, with potencies ranging from 5 mg of THC to 50 mg of THC per can. It’s distributed to stores and venues in over a dozen states and available online to customers nationwide. Crescent 9 has emerged as one of the fastest-growing THC beverage companies in the country.

Big Easy Bucha

As Louisiana’s largest kombucha brand, Big Easy Bucha has made a name for itself throughout Louisiana and the southeast. It began as a small local operation but has grown into a giant brand that you can find on the shelves of thousands of stores, including major retailers like Rouses, Publix, and Giant.

Big Easy Bucha offers a variety of delicious kombucha flavors and recently came out with a line of probiotic sodas. This brand is a favorite among health-conscious consumers who still want to enjoy a delicious drink.

Wetlands Sake

Local sake lovers rave about Wetlands Sake. The city’s first sake brewery, it has grown to become one of the largest-scale operations in the American craft sake market.

Combining traditional Japanese brewing techniques with a distinctly Southern flair, Wetlands Sake produces a range of sakes that reflect the unique environment of Louisiana.

El Guapo

America’s first bitters brewery, El Guapo started as a small local company and is now a national brand. It has spiced up the cocktail scene with premium bitters, syrups, and mixers.

El Guapo’s high-quality, innovative products have become a staple of bars and kitchens across the country. Whether you’re crafting a classic cocktail or experimenting with new flavors, El Guapo adds a distinctive touch.

Beverage Culture in New Orleans

When New Orleans lets the good times roll, it’s with a beverage in hand. Thanks to the city’s open container laws, it’s perfectly normal to stroll down the street while sipping a drink – whether it’s a can of THC seltzer or a bottle of craft sake.

New Orleans is one of the best places in the country to buy and enjoy drinks. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, be sure to raise a glass to these innovative companies that are embracing and shaping New Orleans beverage culture.

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