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Storm Sweep 2021

5/26/2021

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This May, we took to the streets in our neighborhood to clear storm drain catch basins as part of Pontchartrain Conservancy's #StormSweep2021 efforts! We learned from Pontchartrain Conservancy's work that as litter accumulates in our streets and sewer systems, it prevents Lake Pontchartrain from draining properly, threatening homes, businesses and roadways with flooding. We know that our tasting room takes on water FAST if the storm drains on our street aren't properly cleaned, so as a local business and as a community partner of this year's Storm Sweep, we knew it was up to us to clean our streets and protect our building from flooding.

Through May 31, you can stop into the tasting room for a free 8oz. cocktail with proof of Storm Sweep volunteer registration - after cleaning drains this week, we definitely needed a drink.


We cleaned nearly 20 storm drains in our neighborhood, and y'all, it was no easy thing. Our team was armed with shovels, trowels, a rake, gardening and work gloves, and trash bags, and it still felt like it wasn't enough. 

Among the trash we found clogging our drains were:
  • 20+ plastic bottles
  • 15+ aluminum cans
  • Disposable masks
  • Plastic Straws
  • One Car Oil Filter
  • Fast food wrappers
  • Earthworms!
  • Plastic AND metal silverware
  • Take Out Containers
  • Cigarette Butts
  • 6-pack rings
  • Plants
  • Plastic bags
  • Table legs
  • Tarps

If you want to be part of the solution, head on over to the Storm Sweep website. Hurricane season officially starts June 1, but as we New Orleanians know, street flooding has no respect for the Gregorian calendar and causes the destruction of many a car and home year-round.
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Smoked Chili Old Fashioned

5/26/2021

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THE RECIPE

2oz. 504Gold
.25oz. Simple Syrup
5 shakes Chili Bitters (or more if you're feelin' extra spicy)

Pour all ingredients in a rocks glass, either neat or over ice. Stir and enjoy.

Infuse all ingredients in rum for two weeks. Strain and bottle.

THE STORY
We love spicy drinks. On our back patio, we're always growing some variety of hot peppers. Currently, habaneros are beginning to ripen. (Many of our staff members have green thumbs and successfully grow cayennes, jalapeños, poblanos, and various other peppers and herbs successfully - remember that post we did earlier this spring about planting a cocktail garden?) Our menu has previously featured spicy daquiris and other spicy cocktails, but we wanted something simple to highlight the flavor of our rum with just a small kick - an Old Fashioned seemed like the right opportunity. We use smoked chilis in the bitters we make, which complements the oaky flavor of 504Gold so well. This twist on the old fashioned is our new favorite - if the thought of making bitters on your own terrifies you, stop in to try our version in the tasting room!
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504Rum Glaze

5/13/2021

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THE RECIPE
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons 504Bananas Foster Rum
3/4 cup sugar
OPTIONAL- 1/2 cup chopped nuts toasted (suggested-pecans) 
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1) Mix first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan
2) Bring to a boil. Boil, whisking/stirring constantly until alcohol smell has evaporated. 
3) Remove from heat. Optional -Stir in nuts after you remove from heat . 
4) Glaze your cake of choice after removing from cake-tin. Let cool.

THE STORY
Obviously we love drinking our rum, but there’s so much more you can do with 504Rum than making cocktails. Our Guest Experience Coordinator Mel recently used 504Bananas Foster in the kitchen, making a rum glaze for cake. You can make a rum glaze with any of our rums, but we recommend the following pairings:

504Bananas Foster pairs well with:
- Cinnamon cake
- Chocolate cake
- Coffee cake
- Vanilla cake
- Coconut cake
- Nut-based cakes

504Hibiscus pairs well with:
- Lemon cake
- Vanilla cake
- Fruit cake

504Silver pairs well with:
- Any cake!
(Especially our latest batch. It may be the best rum ever...
Swap 504Silver in Mel’s recipe for a more traditional buttered rum glaze - an upgraded classic!)

504Gold pairs well with:
- Chocolate cake
- Coconut cake
- Vanilla cake
- Coffee cake
- Nut-based cakes
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Spring in New Orleans

5/5/2021

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THE RECIPE
1oz 504Silver
1oz 504Hibiscus
1oz passion fruit
1oz pineapple
1oz lime
splash of orange blossom water
5 dashes house bitters

Add ingredients to shaker with ice, shake and strain over ice.

THE STORY
Those weekends when the jasmine is in full bloom, the sun is warm but not scorching, and everyone seems to be headed across the city for one festival or another... we find ourselves craving something sweet, fruity, and boozy. The Spring in New Orleans combines some of our favorite spring flavors with aromatic orange blossom water and our floral 504Hibiscus rum. Every time we take a sip, we swear we can hear jazz playing.
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Month of Giving

5/1/2021

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At Happy Raptor, uplifting the work of local nonprofits is central to our operations and mission. We're lucky to partner with nonprofits year round, and this May it's our main focus - that's why we're dubbing it the Month of Giving. Keep reading for a full list of this month's partnerships and how you can support these great New Orleans-based organizations!

  • GiveNOLA Day - Tuesday, May 4
    • Don't forget to give to your favorite local nonprofits next week! Show us proof of donation in the tasting room and we'll give you 10% off all cocktail purchases throughout the week.
 
  • Storm Sweep 2021
    • We're teaming up with the Pontchartrain Conservancy to help clean our city's catch basins ahead of hurricane season. Storm Sweep volunteers can get one free eight ounce cocktail with proof of registration in the tasting room this month.
 
  • Camp Hope
    • The New Orleans Family Justice Center is collecting funds and items for their annual summer camp experience for children affected by domestic violence.
    • We're collecting needed items in the tasting room - bring in something on the approved list and we'll give you an 8oz. 504Hibiscus Lemonade on us.
      • Approved items:
        • Disinfectant wipes and spray
        • Masks, gloves and hand sanitizer
        • Twin sheets
        • Blankets and towels
        • Journals and coloring books
        • Small backpacks
        • Bug spray and sunscreen
        • New water bottles
        • Shampoo, conditioner and soap
        • Board games, puzzles and card games
    • Join us for a Stock the Bar Party on Wednesday, May 5 for 10% off cocktails and bottles to-go in preparation for Thursday's virtual Party for a Purpose.
    • From May 5-9, 25% of the proceeds on all cocktail specials will benefit Camp Hope!
 
  • HandsOn NOLA
    • Join us in the tasting room May 21-23 as we raise funds for HandsOn. 25% of the proceeds on all cocktail specials will benefit the organization.

Are you involved with a nonprofit organization? We offer our space as an event venue at no cost to nonprofits. Contact our Guest Experience Coordinator for more information: mel@happyraptor.com.
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TASTING ROOM HOURS
Mon-Wed | 12pm-7pm
​Thurs-Sat | 12pm-8pm
Sun | 12pm-6pm

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Everyday By Appointment


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​July 4, 2022 - Closed all day
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Location

1512 Carondelet Street 
​New Orleans, LA 70130

Corner of Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd & Carondelet Street
One block off Saint Charles Ave @ Melpomene streetcar stop
Free street parking is available
Bicyclists receive 10% off

*The address may also appear on your GPS as 1512 Robert C. Blakes Sr. Drive. Never fear - you're in the right place! We are located on a renamed, two-block stretch of Carondelet Street.

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Phone 504-654-6516


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  • Welcome
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    • FAQ
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  • RECIPES