5 Mardi gras cocktails you can make in minutes!
Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras with our handpicked selection of colorful and flavorful cocktails. Elevate your party experience with these delightful drinks, and let the good times roll with a taste of New Orleans right in your glass.
Mardi Gras Cocktails: A Taste of New Orleans
Mardi Gras, the famous festival of New Orleans, is known for its lively atmosphere, vibrant colors, and delicious food and drinks. Our curated list of Mardi Gras-inspired cocktails captures the essence of this festive occasion, making them perfect for anyone who loves a good celebration.
The Perfect Cocktails for a Festive Occasion
Colorful Creations: Mardi Gras is all about bright colors and bold flavors. Our cocktails feature eye-catching hues and unique taste combinations that will make your taste buds dance.
Crowd Pleasers: These drinks are perfect for sharing with friends and family, making them ideal for parties, gatherings, or just a fun night in.
New Orleans Flair: Our Mardi Gras cocktails are inspired by the flavors and ingredients of New Orleans, so you can enjoy a taste of the Big Easy no matter where you are.
So, whether you're hosting a Mardi Gras party or simply looking to add some festive flair to your drink menu, our selection of cocktails is sure to impress and delight. Cheers!
Creole
The Creole cocktail is a complex and well-balanced drink, with a sweet and fruity base, a hint of bitterness from the Campari, and a warm, spicy finish from the rye whiskey. It is both refreshing and invigorating, making it a perfect choice for a warm summer evening or a lively night out.
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Ingredients
- Rye whiskey: 2 oz(60ml)
- Campari: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Sweet vermouth: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Benedictine: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Lemon twist: 1
- Garnish: Brandied Cherry
Recipe
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
- Add the rye whiskey, Campari, sweet vermouth, and Benedictine to the mixing glass.
- Stir the ingredients until well chilled and combined.
- Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice or a chilled coupe glass.
- Express the lemon twist over the cocktail and discard or drop it into the glass.
- Garnish with a brandied cherry.
Hurricane
The Hurricane cocktail is a fruity, sweet, and tangy drink with a strong rum kick. The combination of passion fruit, orange, and lime flavors creates a refreshing and tropical taste, while the grenadine adds a touch of sweetness.
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Ingredients
- Light rum: 2 oz(60ml)
- Dark rum: 2 oz(60ml)
- Passion fruit juice: 2 oz(60ml)
- Orange juice: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lime juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Simple syrup: 1 oz(30ml)
- Grenadine: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Orange slice: 1
- Maraschino cherry: 1
- Ice: as needed
Recipe
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the light rum, dark rum, passion fruit juice, orange juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and grenadine to the shaker.
- Shake well to combine and chill the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into a hurricane glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
Louisiana
The Louisiana cocktail is a well-balanced mix of sweet, sour, and bitter flavors. It has a smooth, velvety texture with a hint of warmth from the whiskey. The herbal notes from the vermouth and the bitters add complexity to the drink, making it a sophisticated and enjoyable sip.
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Ingredients
- Rye whiskey: 2 oz(60ml)
- Sweet vermouth: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Benedictine: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Peychaud's bitters: 2 dashes
- Angostura bitters: 1 dash
- Lemon twist: 1
- Ice:
Recipe
- In a mixing glass, combine the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, Peychaud's bitters, and Angostura bitters
- Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir well until chilled
- Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass
- Garnish with a lemon twist, expressing the oils over the drink and placing it on the rim of the glass
Hand Grenade
The Hand Grenade cocktail has a sweet and fruity taste, with a strong kick from the combination of liquors. It is refreshing, tangy, and slightly sour, making it a perfect party drink.
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Ingredients
- Vodka: 1 oz(30ml)
- Gin: 1 oz(30ml)
- Rum: 1 oz(30ml)
- Melon liqueur: 1 oz(30ml)
- Pineapple juice: 2 oz(60ml)
- Ice: 1 cup
- Garnish: Cherry:1
- Orange slice: 1
Recipe
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add vodka, gin, rum, melon liqueur, and pineapple juice to the shaker.
- Shake well until chilled and combined.
- Strain the mixture into a grenade-shaped glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.
Hennessy Hurricane
The Hennessy Hurricane offers a harmonious blend of sweet and fruity flavors with a robust cognac foundation. It's rich, bold, and has a tropical flair, with a warming finish that lingers on the palate.
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Ingredients
- Hennessy cognac: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Passion fruit juice: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lemon juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Grenadine: 0.5 oz(15ml)
- Orange juice: 1 oz(30ml)
- Ice cubes: As needed
- Orange slice: 1 slice
- Cherry: 1
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Add Hennessy Cognac, passion fruit juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, grenadine, and orange juice to the shaker.
- Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
- Strain into a Hurricane glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry on top.
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