When Carnival ends, the celebration of Mardi Gras begins — also known as the last day to consume all the deep fried foods, cakes, and booze you want before Ash Wednesday arrives and Lent begins. Can't make it to the Big Easy this year? You can still raise a glass to Fat Tuesday by making these classic New Orleans cocktails at home—or ordering one in your hometown bar. For more Mardi Gras party ideas, check out our favorite Mardi Gras food recipes.
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Hurricane
Ethan Calabrese
If you're in New Orleans, you should most definitely stop by Pat O'Brien's bar—they lay claim to one of New Orleans' most famous beverages: the Hurricane. If you're at home, here's how to make one yourself.
The Sazerac is the official cocktail of the city of New Orleans. In the city, you can get a great one at the bar inside the Roosevelt hotel, which has been serving it since 1949.
Down in NOLA, daiquiris can be found EVERYWHERE. At the drive-thru, at bars, in restaurants. At some of these pitstops, you can even order yours by the gallon. Usually, though, it's by the cup, and that cup is classy styrofoam or plastic. If you're recreating the vibe at home, we suggest going with this frozen watermelon daiquiri.
Madison FlagerLifestyle EditorMadison Flager is the Lifestyle Editor at Delish.com; she covers food news and trends, travel-worthy food experiences, and the products you need in your kitchen right now.
