7 Days of Mardi Gras: Day 5

For day five of my 7 Days of Mardi Gras, I decided to try a different hurricane recipe. Hurricanes are one of the biggest parts of Mardi Gras and with so many different recipes out there, I couldn't just stick to one for my challenge. I found a recipe on Pinterest for a Soco & Lime Hurricane that I thought looked interesting. The picture showed a bright green color but the drink ended up looking more of a teal color when I made it.

 Ingredients: 
3 oz. Southern Comfort
1.5 oz. sweet and sour mix
1/2 oz. blue curacao
1/2 oz. sweetened lime juice

Fill a hurricane glass with ice. Add all ingredients and stir. Garnish with a lime wedge and cherry.

7 Days of Mardi Gras: Day 3

For day three of my 7 Days of Mardi Gras, I wanted to go with a classic New Orleans cocktail: the famous hurricane. There are so many hurricane recipes out there that it is a little overwhelming. I happened to have a pouch of Pat O'Brien's famous mix so I decided to just go with that.

Here is a little history I got offline about Pat O'Brien's:

Pat O'Brien's Bar and its legendary fruity rum drink are both an integral part of New Orleans culture and cocktail history. Pat O's created the original cocktail during World War II when liquors like whiskey were hard to come by but rum was plentiful. The recipe quickly evolved and the tasty treat was served in a special glass shaped like a hurricane lamp, hence the name. Today the drink is as popular as ever! In fact, the Pat O'Brien's Hurricane glass is one of the most sought-after souvenirs in New Orleans. We can't all make it to NOLA every time we crave one, so the kind folks at Pat O's decided to sell their delicious mix sealed in a moisture proof foil pouch. Sip on a bit of history, no matter where you are.

How to make an authentic Pat O'Brien's Hurricane:

In a 26 oz. Hurricane glass, mix * 4 oz. of good Dark Rum * 4 oz. of Pat O'Brien's Hurricane Mix * Fill with crushed ice * Garnish with an orange and cherry.

The recipe calls for "good" dark rum so I went with my favorite, Kraken. 

Next Up: 7 Days of Mardi Gras

There is no rest for the crafty when it comes February. For being the shortest month of the year, it sure is packed with a lot of fun themes and holidays. Now that we're past the Super Bowl and at the end of Valentine's Day, next up is Mardi Gras. This year the famous Fat Tuesday falls on February 21 which leaves exactly 7 days to countdown to it after the red, pink and hearts are packed away. Mardi Gras is full of purple, green and gold, masks, beads, kings cakes, and hurricanes. If you can't be in New Orleans for the actual celebration, there are a lot of fun ways to celebrate on your own. Stay tuned....