We’re sorry you can’t join us in person at The Blue LLama! But here’s a selection of Mardi Gras drinks you can make at home to enjoy while you watch.
- The Sazerac is the official cocktail of New Orleans and a favorite of both Tammy and Lester!
- This version of the Hurricane is based on the original recipe, and is much brighter and more refreshing than the modern ones made with a packaged mix full of sugar.
- And then you’ve got a couple versions of the French 75 to choose from – the original is the one with gin, but at Arnaud’s French 75 bar, they like to serve theirs with Cognac to make it more French! Both are delicious!
Laissez le bons temps rouler!
Sazerac
- Rinse: absinthe or Herbaint
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (see below)
- 4 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
- Garnish: lemon twist
Chill rocks glass by storing in fridge/freezer or filling with ice & water for a few minutes before proceeding. Rinse chilled glass with absinthe or Herbsaint. Combine ingredients in mixing glass with ice. Stir until well chilled, strain into rinsed glass. Garnish.
Hurricane
- 2 oz dark rum
- 1 oz passion fruit syrup (see below)
- 1 oz lemon juice
Combine ingredients in shaker with a big scoop of crushed ice. Shake briefly and pour into hurricane glass, tiki mug, or goblet without straining. Add extra crushed ice as needed to fill glass.
Passion Fruit Syrup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup passion fruit pulp, (often available frozen at Mexican/Latino markets, thaw before using)
Combine water and sugar in a pot and heat just until sugar is dissolved. Let cool, then combine with passion fruit pulp, mixing thoroughly. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and store refrigerated. Yield: 8 oz
French 75
- 1 1/2 oz gin
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup (see below)
- 2 oz sparkling wine
- Garnish: lemon twist
Combine ingredients except sparkling wine in shaker with ice. Shake well, strain into flute. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish.
Arnaud’s French 75
- 1 1/4 oz Cognac or brandy
- 1/4 oz lemon juice
- 1/4 oz simple syrup (see below)
- 3 ounces sparkling wine
- Garnish: lemon twist
Combine ingredients except sparkling wine in shaker with ice. Shake well, strain into flute. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish.
Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
1 cup sugar
Combine in a pot and heat just until sugar dissolves. Let cool and keep refrigerated. Yield: 12 oz
