Bar UnCommon

On our quest for original cocktails in New Orleans, we were pleased to discover Bar UnCommon with the illustrious mixologist Chris McMillian (one of the founders of The Museum of the American Cocktail) and his friendly (and foodie) wife Laura. We walked up to the incredibly modern illuminated glass bar and were greeted by Chris. He asked what types of spirits we like and went to work making the best Old Fashioned I’d ever had the pleasure of tasting.

I am currently interested in Rye whisky and it was an interesting coincidence that while sitting there sipping an Old Fashioned, a small group at the other side of the bar had inquired about the differences between bourbon, scotch, and rye. It became clear that Chris McMillian has tomes worth of knowledge on spirits and cocktails and we it felt as if we were attending one of his Tales of the Cocktail classes.

We also got our first taste of a Pimm’s Cup. We have a new summer time party drink here and I’m going to watch Chris on You Tube give his mixology lessons for these drinks.

So, if you’re not in New Orleans for the frozen carnival-like smoothies on Bourbon Street, but prefer to discover some history behind the cocktail and the intricate flavor combinations and sensations that a master mixologist can create, head over to Bar UnCommon, say hi to Chris and Lauren, sit back, relax, and enjoy their creations.