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There's live music, so much delicious food, rich desserts, and of course, lots of Mardi Gras drinks. These days, you don't need to be Christian or even in New Orleans to let the good times roll. You can make plenty of their classic cocktail recipes right at home to get in the festive spirit. The Mardi Gras Punch is a bold and flavorful party drink, perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras with a crowd. Inspired by the classic Hurricane, this punch blends light and dark rum with vibrant citrus flavors and passion fruit juice, creating a rich, tropical base with just the right amount of tartness and sweetness. 18 Traditional (& Not-So-Traditional!) New Orleans Cocktails To Make During Mardi Gras Mardi Gras cocktails bring the fun to any place or time. With New Orleans favorite hotels, restaurants, and bars joining the conversations, these beverages balance the fun and festive times. While Bourbon Street might be pouring hurricanes at all hours of the day, that fruity rum drink isn’t the only beverage that celebrates the festivities. If you like to eat Mardi Gras desserts, then you’ll probably enjoy Mardi Gras drinks that taste like dessert. A grasshopper is a beautiful mint-hued (and flavored) digestif meant to be sipped post dinner. Made with creme de menthe, creme de cacao and heavy cream, grasshoppers are said to have originated in New Orleans. Liquor.com / Tim Nusog. The French 75 didn’t originate in New Orleans—the recipe actually first appeared in a New York magazine in 1927 and was included in Harry Craddock’s The Savoy Cocktail Book in 1930—but it became one of the city’s most popular drinks after award-winning Arnaud’s French 75 Bar opened in 2003. Cajun Jambalaya at Grace by Nia. ROBIN WINCHELL 2023. At Grace by Nia in Boston, indulge in a dish full of blackened jumbo shrimp, beef sausage, roasted chicken, crawfish, long grain rice It’s not so much the exact drink, but rather the act of drinking that’s traditional to many Mardi Gras celebrations. According to Food, Feasts, and Faith by Paul Fieldhouse, Mardi Gras—which translates to “Fat Tuesday” in French—marks the end of the pre-Lent season known as Carnival. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a celebratory time associated with cocktails, parades, beads, and fun in the city of New Orleans, a yearly celebration since the 1700s. Whether you're a New Orleans native or you simply love Mardi Gras themed parties, these Mardi Gras drink recipes will add the perfect touch to your celebration. Pour out drink into a tin and shake again without ice (dry shake). In a highball glass, add 2 ounces of root beer and pour the drink over the top. Allow it to settle and pour a bit more root beer It's Mardi Gras time again, and you know what that means. It's time to party with your crew in the name of purple, green, and yellow beads and festive shot glasses. Here are 16 of our favorite purple, yellow, and green-hued Mardi Gras cocktails to round out your celebration. Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. The best Mardi Gras drinks for your Fat Tuesday celebration! Mardi Gras is all about reveling in decadence and debauchery. And just like in New Orleans, the drinks are always flowing! Grab a cocktail, and don’t forget the king cake! In this post you’ll find New Orleans cocktails perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras. The Universal Mardi Gras is underway, and we have a look at all of the food & drink booths, menus and prices! A Puerto Rican frozen iced treat with choice of Mardi Gras season is upon us – Fat Tuesday falls on Tuesday, March 4 – and once again, the vibrant energy of New Orleans has made its way to Houston, with local restaurants and bars serving up 2. Dirty Rice. This dirty rice dish is a Louisiana staple and perfect on its own or as a bountiful side dish. It gets its “dirty” name from the flavorful mix of ground meat, spices, and holy trinity that give plain ol’ rice a bold, smoky kick. The Traditional Mardi Gras Drink: The Sazerac. The Sazerac is an iconic New Orleans cocktail that’s a staple during Mardi Gras. This potent potable is made with rye whiskey, absinthe, and Peychaud’s Bitters, served in a sugar-rimmed glass. 3. Pimm’s Cup. If you enjoy cold lemonade on a hot day, you’ll love this Pimm’s cup! It’s refreshing and delicious, though oddly, not a New Orleans creation. Pimm’s is probably most well known for being the drink of choice at Wimbledon and fancy English garden parties. Served in a hurricane glass full of ice and garnished with orange and a maraschino cherry, this cocktail is a classic Mardi Gras drink that will transport you to the heart of New Orleans. The Hurricane Cocktail is perfect for those who enjoy a sweet and fruity drink with a kick. It's a great choice for any Mardi Gras celebration or summer party.
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