Gift From the Big Easy

My friend Keith came back from a trip to New Orleans and brought me this great book; its part cocktail, party history. Keith, who isn't a cocktail enthusiast (but from his stories, quite a drinker) picked up the book as part of "the best tour he's ever been on." It was a cocktail history tour of the French Quarter. Having never been to New Orleans myself (yes hard to believe; you may laugh at me now) Keith description of the tour made me really want to go to New Orleans. If I go, I'll certainly look up tour guide Joe Grndusa and take his tour. I will also heed Keith's warnings and avoid the "Green Fairies" if I have to remain vertical for the rest of the evening.