Arnaud’s Restaurant Presents Frappe Fridays

Posted on March 4, 2010
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Arnaud’s Restaurant Presents Frappe Fridays
There is no Substitute for Herbsaint




March 12th and March 19th, 2010
Both Lunches: 11:30am-1:30pm
Arnaud’s Restaurant
813 Bienville Street
$35 per person, per Friday
To RSVP, contact (504) 523-5433 or katy@arnauds.com

When Absinthe was banned in the United States in 1912 it left a large hole in the cocktail culture of New Orleans. Absinthe was a cherished sipping drink for New Orleanians and a critical ingredient in the city’s most historic cocktail¾The Sazerac. There just couldn’t be a substitute for Absinthe. That is until J.M. Legendre invented Herbsaint in 1934.

Though the “Sacred Herb” was originally created as a stand-in for Absinthe, Herbsaint has since developed a flavor all its own. For many it has become the ingredient of choice in a Sazerac while also inspiring its own series of cocktails such as the Herbsaint Frappé, the Herbsaint Suisse and the Herbsaint Punch.

The New Orleans Cultural and Culinary Preservation Society is inviting all cocktail enthusiasts to explore Herbsaint a little further at Frappe Fridays. During this series of seminars, we’ll dive head first into the history of this legendary liquor and some of the city’s most accomplished bartenders will lead demonstrations on how to craft a number of Herbsaint cocktails. Join us as we honor a New Orleans liquor that has become irreplaceable.

Each Frappe Friday will include:

Historical overview of J.M. Lengendre and Herbsaint Memorabilia and artifacts on display Hands on making of a Herbsaint Frappe by each person. An exclusive Tasting of the new Herbsaint Original. A hand crafted French Creole inspired meal at Arnaud’s Restaurant.

All attendees will receive:

Herbsaint Frappe Completion Certificate for Framing. Herbsaint Recipes. A few surprises!

Chef Tommy Digiovanni of Arnaud’s has developed a classic Creole menu for lunch.

Faucon Salad
Or
Onion Soup en Croûte
~~
Gulf Fish Pipérade
Or
Roast Pork Tenderloin
-Smoked Onion and Apple Marmalade-
~~
Custard Tart
-Herbsaint Liqueur
Coffee

$35 per person, per Friday

To RSVP, contact (504) 524-5433 or katy@arnauds.com