{"id":5351,"date":"2023-01-06T08:07:27","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T12:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/?p=5351"},"modified":"2026-02-18T09:00:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T13:00:46","slug":"mardi-gras-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/plan\/mardi-gras-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Mardi Gras Cocktails Inspired by New Orleans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When spring breezes start to play in the leaves of the live oaks and magnolias that line the lively streets of New Orleans, it\u2019s time to whip up <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mardi Gras cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and let the festivities begin! If you can\u2019t make it to southern Louisiana to join the celebrations in person, take your pick from our list of must-try <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mardi Gras cocktail recipes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to set the scene for a rollicking <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fais do-do,<\/span><\/i> <i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cher<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. Sazerac cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17596 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A Sazerac cocktail on a wooden table garnished with a lemon peel twist\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This iconic <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mardi Gras cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> also happens to be one of the first cocktails ever invented! Essentially a celebration of rye whiskey, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/sazerac-cocktail\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Sazerac<\/a> uses the sweetness of sugar and the complex notes of the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">bitters to build the cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and show off the character of the rye, so it\u2019s essential to choose a good one. We love <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildturkeybourbon.com\/en-us\/products\/wild-turkey-101-rye\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wild Turkey Rye<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with its vanilla and spice notes, spicy citrus aroma, and long, supple finish.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more:<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/learn\/who-invented-the-cocktail\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Who Invented the Cocktail? Asked &amp; Answered<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2. French 75 cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3526 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/14.PR_Zodiac_French-75-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of two glasses of French 75 cocktail in Champagne flutes, presented on a slate grey surface, surrounded by lemon peels, a fresh lemon, a cocktail shaker, jigger &amp; other cocktail making tools\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/14.PR_Zodiac_French-75-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/14.PR_Zodiac_French-75-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/14.PR_Zodiac_French-75-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/14.PR_Zodiac_French-75-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/14.PR_Zodiac_French-75-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/14.PR_Zodiac_French-75.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re on the lookout for <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cocktails for Mardi Gras<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that pack a bit of a punch, may we please introduce you to the iconic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/french-75\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">French 75<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">? Named for a field gun used in WWII, this pretty cocktail has a fair amount of kick but goes down a treat. It combines <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulldoggin.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bulldog Gin,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Prosecco, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to create a tasty Prohibition-era drink that never seems to go out of style.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Roaring 20s inspo:<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/learn\/prohibition-era-cocktails\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">12 Prohibition-Era Cocktail Recipes from the Roaring Twenties<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3. Hurricane cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17595 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Hurricane_Cocktail_Adobe_Brent-Hofacker-1024x515.jpg\" alt=\"Three orange Hurricane cocktails on a bamboo tray garnished with orange slices and cherries \" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Hurricane_Cocktail_Adobe_Brent-Hofacker-1024x515.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Hurricane_Cocktail_Adobe_Brent-Hofacker-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Hurricane_Cocktail_Adobe_Brent-Hofacker-768x386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Hurricane_Cocktail_Adobe_Brent-Hofacker-1536x773.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Hurricane_Cocktail_Adobe_Brent-Hofacker.jpg 1789w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A true holiday resort classic, the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hurricane Cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> features a duo of iconic rums (we love using Wray &amp; Nephew and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/appletonestate.com\/en\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Appleton Estate<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">), mixed with fresh orange and passion fruit juice, a dash of simple syrup and grenadine, and a good squeeze of lime to bring it all together! Make sure you honor the name and pour it in a hurricane glass for <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">all <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the island vibes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>4. Clarified Milk Punch cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3655 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/317.US_Milk-Punch-Cocktail_Canva_MAEAC0eAI3g-boozy-clarified-english-milk-punch-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Clarified Milk Punch in a clear tumbler, on a wooden surface, garnished with a lemon peel, with a lemon in the background\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/317.US_Milk-Punch-Cocktail_Canva_MAEAC0eAI3g-boozy-clarified-english-milk-punch-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/317.US_Milk-Punch-Cocktail_Canva_MAEAC0eAI3g-boozy-clarified-english-milk-punch-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/317.US_Milk-Punch-Cocktail_Canva_MAEAC0eAI3g-boozy-clarified-english-milk-punch-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/317.US_Milk-Punch-Cocktail_Canva_MAEAC0eAI3g-boozy-clarified-english-milk-punch-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/317.US_Milk-Punch-Cocktail_Canva_MAEAC0eAI3g-boozy-clarified-english-milk-punch-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/317.US_Milk-Punch-Cocktail_Canva_MAEAC0eAI3g-boozy-clarified-english-milk-punch-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/10\/317.US_Milk-Punch-Cocktail_Canva_MAEAC0eAI3g-boozy-clarified-english-milk-punch.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/clarified-milk-punch-recipe\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clarified Milk Punch<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a drink that requires a fair amount of prep &#8211; it includes 13 ingredients and takes three days to make! However, the result is a sweet, spicy, velvety-smooth drink that is 100% worth the effort. Plus, it has a <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">super <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cool backstory. According to drink-related folklore, the recipe for Clarified Milk Punch was invented by a 17th-century female spy!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>5. Bloody Mary cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Bloody Mary Cocktail garnished with celery, capers and olives\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/bloody-mary-cocktail\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bloody Mary recipe<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will always remain a classic. Fair enough, the ingredients list for this <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mardi Gras-inspired cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is pretty long \u2013 it contains <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyyvodka.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">SKYY Vodka<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, tomato juice, horseradish, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, pickle juice, salt, pepper, and paprika (optional)\u2014 but its assembly isn\u2019t too finicky. You simply shake it up with ice (twice if you\u2019re feeling fancy) and strain it into a glass. Garnish to the hilt, and serve!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>6. Ramos Gin Fizz cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5365 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/464.-Mardi-Gras-Cocktails_Ramos-Gin-Fizz_Canva_MAECCI-mU8g-homemade-frothy-ramos-gin-fizz-cocktail-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A creamy and delicious Ramos Gin Fizz Cocktail in a Collins glass, presented on a wooden surface, flanked by a metal jigger\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/464.-Mardi-Gras-Cocktails_Ramos-Gin-Fizz_Canva_MAECCI-mU8g-homemade-frothy-ramos-gin-fizz-cocktail-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/464.-Mardi-Gras-Cocktails_Ramos-Gin-Fizz_Canva_MAECCI-mU8g-homemade-frothy-ramos-gin-fizz-cocktail-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/464.-Mardi-Gras-Cocktails_Ramos-Gin-Fizz_Canva_MAECCI-mU8g-homemade-frothy-ramos-gin-fizz-cocktail-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/464.-Mardi-Gras-Cocktails_Ramos-Gin-Fizz_Canva_MAECCI-mU8g-homemade-frothy-ramos-gin-fizz-cocktail-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/464.-Mardi-Gras-Cocktails_Ramos-Gin-Fizz_Canva_MAECCI-mU8g-homemade-frothy-ramos-gin-fizz-cocktail-1-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/464.-Mardi-Gras-Cocktails_Ramos-Gin-Fizz_Canva_MAECCI-mU8g-homemade-frothy-ramos-gin-fizz-cocktail-1-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/464.-Mardi-Gras-Cocktails_Ramos-Gin-Fizz_Canva_MAECCI-mU8g-homemade-frothy-ramos-gin-fizz-cocktail-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The extra-creamy cousin of the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">classic Gin Fizz,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/ramos-gin-fizz\/\">Ramos Gin Fizz<\/a> calls for 2 oz gin, 0.5 oz lemon juice, 0.5 oz lime juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, a few dashes of orange flower water, 1 oz cream, 1 egg white and 2 oz club soda. Add all the ingredients, apart from the club soda, to a cocktail shaker and dry shake for a full minute without ice. Then add ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a serving glass (we like a Collins) and top with soda.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>7. Strawberry Daiquiri cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1957 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/02_Frozen-Strawberry-Daiquiri-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Front view of two glasses of Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri presented on a white marble surface, surrounded by a bowl of ice and a bowl of popcorn\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/02_Frozen-Strawberry-Daiquiri-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/02_Frozen-Strawberry-Daiquiri-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/02_Frozen-Strawberry-Daiquiri-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/02_Frozen-Strawberry-Daiquiri-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/02_Frozen-Strawberry-Daiquiri-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/02_Frozen-Strawberry-Daiquiri-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/02_Frozen-Strawberry-Daiquiri.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s officially happy hour with the sweet and refreshing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/strawberry-daiquiri-vodka\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strawberry Daiquiri<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in the mix. Make it with fresh or frozen strawberries and with just enough citrus juice to kick the flavor up a notch. Remember that your Daiquiri is only as good as the rum you choose, so really invest in a high-quality spirit, like a bottle of Wray &amp; Nephew. Double or triple the ingredients to make a batch ahead and you will never have to buy pre-mixed Daiquiri again!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>8. Vieux Carr\u00e9 cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17597 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Vieux_Carre_Adobe_fesenko-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A Vieux Carre cocktail on a bar counter garnished with a lemon twist\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Vieux_Carre_Adobe_fesenko-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Vieux_Carre_Adobe_fesenko-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Vieux_Carre_Adobe_fesenko-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Vieux_Carre_Adobe_fesenko-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Vieux_Carre_Adobe_fesenko-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Vieux_Carre_Adobe_fesenko-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Vieux_Carre_Adobe_fesenko.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As far as <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">classic Mardi Gras cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> go, you cannot go wrong with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/vieux-carre\/\">Vieux Carr\u00e9<\/a>. The Manhattan-inspired drink takes its name from the French term for the French Quarter, which is the oldest part of New Orleans.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">official IBA cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> calls for 0.75 oz rye whiskey, 0.75 oz cognac, 0.75 oz <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/plan\/mardi-gras-cocktails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cinzano Vermouth Rosso<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a few dashes of bitters, and 0.5 oz herbal liqueur. This is all combined in a mixing glass with ice, stirred well, strained into a rocks glass with fresh ice, and garnished with a cherry or a lemon twist.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>9. Bourbon Hot Toddy cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1677\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/119.-Hot-Toddy-Cocktail-envato-credit-bhofack2-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Hot Toddy cocktail in a glas mug with sliced lemon and cinnamon stick\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/119.-Hot-Toddy-Cocktail-envato-credit-bhofack2-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/119.-Hot-Toddy-Cocktail-envato-credit-bhofack2-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/119.-Hot-Toddy-Cocktail-envato-credit-bhofack2-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/119.-Hot-Toddy-Cocktail-envato-credit-bhofack2-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/119.-Hot-Toddy-Cocktail-envato-credit-bhofack2-1-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/119.-Hot-Toddy-Cocktail-envato-credit-bhofack2-1-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/119.-Hot-Toddy-Cocktail-envato-credit-bhofack2-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Made with Wild Turkey bourbon, lemon, sugar, spices, and boiling water, this classic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/hot-toddy-cocktail\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hot Toddy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can be customized with your favorite alcohol and fruit flavors. It not only pays tribute to New Orleans&#8217; most famous party centre, Bourbon Street, it\u2019s also the perfect nightcap to serve when you have friends over for a Mardi Gras celebration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>10. Grasshopper cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2525 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/168.-Grasshopper-Cocktail-Ingredients-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Creamy minty green Grasshopper Cocktails presented on a table covered in a green table cloth, party posed on a white serving platter on top of a slate grey placemat\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/168.-Grasshopper-Cocktail-Ingredients-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/168.-Grasshopper-Cocktail-Ingredients-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/168.-Grasshopper-Cocktail-Ingredients-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/168.-Grasshopper-Cocktail-Ingredients-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/168.-Grasshopper-Cocktail-Ingredients-1-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/168.-Grasshopper-Cocktail-Ingredients-1-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/168.-Grasshopper-Cocktail-Ingredients-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mardi Gras-themed cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> should have a bit of nostalgic flair, and the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/grasshopper-cocktail\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Grasshopper<\/a> cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> certainly scratches this itch. Essentially a creamy, boozy choc-mint milkshake, it is wonderfully easy to make, with just three ingredients: cr\u00e8me de menthe, cr\u00e8me de cacao, and heavy cream. Ultra-indulgent and ever so dreamy.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>11. Rum Old Fashioned<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/431.-Falernum-Cocktails_Rum-Old-Fashioned_Canva_MAECIBIxYv4-tasty-alcoholic-old-fashioned-cocktail-with-orange-slice--1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Two sensational Rum Old Fashioned cocktails garnished with orange slices\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/431.-Falernum-Cocktails_Rum-Old-Fashioned_Canva_MAECIBIxYv4-tasty-alcoholic-old-fashioned-cocktail-with-orange-slice--1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/431.-Falernum-Cocktails_Rum-Old-Fashioned_Canva_MAECIBIxYv4-tasty-alcoholic-old-fashioned-cocktail-with-orange-slice--300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/431.-Falernum-Cocktails_Rum-Old-Fashioned_Canva_MAECIBIxYv4-tasty-alcoholic-old-fashioned-cocktail-with-orange-slice--768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/431.-Falernum-Cocktails_Rum-Old-Fashioned_Canva_MAECIBIxYv4-tasty-alcoholic-old-fashioned-cocktail-with-orange-slice--1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/431.-Falernum-Cocktails_Rum-Old-Fashioned_Canva_MAECIBIxYv4-tasty-alcoholic-old-fashioned-cocktail-with-orange-slice--1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/431.-Falernum-Cocktails_Rum-Old-Fashioned_Canva_MAECIBIxYv4-tasty-alcoholic-old-fashioned-cocktail-with-orange-slice--760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/431.-Falernum-Cocktails_Rum-Old-Fashioned_Canva_MAECIBIxYv4-tasty-alcoholic-old-fashioned-cocktail-with-orange-slice-.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/old-fashioned-cocktail\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Old Fashioned<\/a> i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s arguably one of the most suave sippers out there. The Rum Old Fashioned is a spiffy spinoff of the original, which turns it into a dapper <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rum and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/learn\/falernum-cocktails\/\">falernum cocktail<\/a>.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> To make it, add 1.5 oz <a href=\"https:\/\/appletonestate.com\/en\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Appleton Estate Rum<\/a>, 0.25 oz <a href=\"https:\/\/www.troisrivieresrhum.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\">Trois Rivi\u00e8res rum<\/a>, 0.25 oz falernum, 1 oz simple syrup, and a dash of bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to combine and fine-strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>12. Brandy Milk Punch<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17594 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Brandy_Milk_Punch_Adobe_Brent-Hofacker-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A Brandy Milk Punch cocktail in a rocks glass on a table with a cocktail jigger\n\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Brandy_Milk_Punch_Adobe_Brent-Hofacker-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Brandy_Milk_Punch_Adobe_Brent-Hofacker-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Brandy_Milk_Punch_Adobe_Brent-Hofacker-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Brandy_Milk_Punch_Adobe_Brent-Hofacker-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Brandy_Milk_Punch_Adobe_Brent-Hofacker-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Brandy_Milk_Punch_Adobe_Brent-Hofacker-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Brandy_Milk_Punch_Adobe_Brent-Hofacker.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This tasty nightcap is one of the true stalwarts of the cocktail world. It dates back to at least the 1800s, when brandy-and-rum punches were all the rage. To make one of these easy New Orleans sippers, add 2 oz brandy, 1 oz Appleton Estate rum, 4 oz milk, and 1 oz simple syrup to a cocktail shaker without ice. Next, add an egg white, a dash of vanilla extract, and ice, and shake very well, until frosty. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, garnish with a grating of fresh nutmeg and serve.<\/p>\n<p>There you have it, 12 amazing Mardi Gras cocktails to try this year. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/themixerdotcom\/?hl=en\">Tag us in the Instagram pictures<\/a> of your celebrations, and remember to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/subscribe\/\">sign up for our newsletter<\/a> to receive more delicious inspiration articles delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When spring breezes start to play in the leaves of the live oaks and magnolias that line the lively streets of New Orleans, it\u2019s time to whip up Mardi Gras cocktails and let the festivities begin! 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