Fat Tuesday: Three Mardi Gras Cocktail Recipes to Try

It's the end of February, which means two things: it's about to be spring break down here, and Mardi Gras is in full swing in New Orleans. You could either A) buy yourself a ticket to trade out one version of crazy, skantily clad parties for another, or B) stay...

By Sara Ventiera

March 3, 2014

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It's the end of February, which means two things: it's about to be spring break down here, and Mardi Gras is in full swing in New Orleans.

You could either A) buy yourself a ticket to trade out one version of crazy, skantily clad parties for another, or B) stay at home and make yourself a drink to celebrate.

We'd prefer to go with option B, personally.

To get at-home revelers (also known as lame adults) in the Mardi Gras mood, we picked up three Fat Tuesday inspired cocktail recipes to make yourself.

Purple Basil Gimlet

Two ounces Hendrick's Gin

Half ounce fresh lime juice

Half ounce simple syrup

Four to six leaves purple basil

Step One: Press purple basil leaves with simple syrup and fresh lime juice in a cocktail mixer.

Step Two: Add Hendrick's Gin and shake well.

Step Three: Strain up into a stemmed glass, garnish with a sprig of purple basil.

Corpse Reviver #2

One part Lillet Blanc

One part Hendrick's gin

One part Bols triple sec

¾ part fresh lemon juice

¼ part simple syrup

Two dashes Pernod

Step One: Shake all ingredients and strain into a chilled martini glass or coupe.

Step Two: Garnish with a lemon twist.

Mercadito

Two ounces Milagro Silver

¾ oz Agave Nectar

One ounce Fresh Lime Juice

Four Slices Cucumber

One Pinch Cilantro

One Jalapeno

Step One: Muddle cucumbers and herbs in a cocktail mixer, add remaining ingredients.

Step Two: Shake with ice and strain into rocks glass with ice.

Step Three: Garnish with Cucumber Slice

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