Cure

Why We Love It: Because Kirk Estopinal & Co. shook up the craft cocktail movement in New Orleans. In a city of 24/7 dive bars and go-cups, Cure sets itself apart with a menu of classic and modern cocktails for people who go to a bar to enjoy a beverage – not chug it out of a plastic hand grenade. The menu changes often and you’re bound to discover seasonal and unusual ingredients you’ve never imagined appearing in a glass. So what’s with the “Cure”? Bartenders aim to craft drinks based on original cocktails born from “medicines and remedies.”