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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. For more Mardi Gras party ideas, check out all our favorite Mardi Gras food recipes, including all the best Mardi Gras appetizers to accompany all those cocktails. 1 Bourbon Milk Punch According to the celebration’s official website, Governor Warmoth of Louisiana signed the Mardi Gras Act in 1875, making Fat Tuesday a legal holiday in Louisiana. To most revelers, Mardi Gras conjures images of green, yellow and purple, exorbitant costumes and masks, and musical performances and dances. 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. Because the history of Mardi Gras goes back hundreds of years, you'll find lots of old timey-inspired drinks with names you may not have heard before like vieux carre (ooh la la, how French) and brandy crusta. But not to worry, they're all made with modern ingredients that you'll be able to find in time for your party. In this post you’ll find New Orleans cocktails perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras. There’s New Orleans classics like the Sazerac and Hurricane, and drinks you might not have even known were invented in New Orleans, like the grasshopper! If you’re in need of food ideas to serve at your party, check out Mardi Gras Recipes. 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. Need some great Mardi Gras Mocktails? This list will get you craving a drink fast! The excellent part about mocktail recipes is that they’re made to let all ages join in the fun! This list of mocktail drinks is perfect for a Mardi Gras party, a fun-themed birthday party, or just fun drink recipes to make and sip at home. Balloons, streamers and confetti are great Mardi Gras decorations, but you can keep it as simple or go as over-the-top as you like. The colors of Mardi Gras are green, purple and gold, so festive decorations in that color scheme are lovely and on theme. Have fun! Garnish foods with Mardi Gras party cake toppers. Little bags of confetti are We think this pretty cocktail is the PERFECT drink to serve at your Mardi Gras party. The colors are totally on-point: Basil leaves give the drink a subtle green shade, while lemon wedges and lavender sprigs round up the festive color palette. The party kicks off on Saturday, March 1 with a crawfish boil in the afternoon, followed by an official Mardi Gras party and burlesque show in the evening. Guests can enjoy hurricane cocktails, generous beer pours, beads, a shot luge, and giveaways all night long! ⏰ When: Saturday, March 1 | 1pm – close. 📍 Where: 3734 N Southport Ave This vibrant cocktail is named after Louis Philippe Joseph de Roffignac, the well-liked mayor of New Orleans in the 1820s. Check out the delicious recipe from Saveur, so you can serve it at your Mardi Gras party! Happy Mardi Gras, y'all! Find more Mardi Gras party tips and ideas here on The Bash. About Brittany Barber New Orleans Brandy Milk Punch for Mardi Gras New Orleans Brandy Milk Punch for Mardi Gras. Photo credit: xoxoBella. New Orleans Brandy Milk Punch is a smooth, spiced cocktail that sets the tone for any Mardi Gras party. Brandy, vanilla bean syrup, and milk create a rich and festive drink inspired by the city's traditions. Host a Mardi Gras dinner party that’s more about the New Orleans’ flavors and less about the “wild” factor. Set an elegant themed tablescape and serve traditional recipes and cocktails. This is perfect for a winter theme dinner party directly inspired by our visit to New Orleans. 2. Add Galliano to sugar-rimmed flute and top with sparkling wine. Once the bubbles settle, top with orange juice and serve. Mary Buschmann Frayer, general manager of Red or White Mobile, recommends:
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