In between the rippling seas of Ascension Parish’s sugarcane fields are its vibrant urban centers, rich with heritage and teeming with tradition. And within those towns—Gonzales, Donaldsonville, Sorrento, Prairieville, Darrow—you can visit fascinating museums, historic homes, high caliber restaurants. You can also get a damn good drink. Returning for the fifth year, the Ascension Parish Tourism Commission’s Louisiana Sweet Spot Cocktail Trail turns summer sipping into an adventure (we recommend tapping a sober driver—don’t worry, the mocktails are delicious too!). At locations like Carli-Co Café, Frenchy’s Bar & Grill, Gilla Brewing Co., and plenty of others, just order the “Sweet Spot Cocktail” to receive a signature potion and a stamp on your cocktail trail passport (available at all participating locations or downloadable at visitlasweetspot.com/cocktailtrail). Collect eight stamps, and turn in your passport to the Ascension Parish Tourism Commission Visitor’s Center for a chance to win the grand prize giveaway (over $1,000 in value). You’ve got until July 31 to get your kicks, bottoms up and all!
