This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. In lots of denominations, it is the beginning of the time called Lent in which many will refrain from indulgences.
The day before is called Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras. Depending on the region, it is the last day of Marti Gras celebrations which include parades and lots of parties.
Alcohol excess and inebriation are equated with the Mardi Gras celebrations. There are several cocktails associated with Mardi Gras.
My favorite is the Hurricane
Pat O'Brians is a very famous bar in The French Quarter of New Orleans Louisiana. You can buy a mix from them but I was given the real recipe.
Hurricaine Pat O'Brien Style
2 oz. Passion fruit juice
1 oz. orange juice
2 oz. light rum
2 oz. dark rum
2 tbs. lime juice
1 tbs simple syrup
1 tbs. grenadine
garnish with orange slice and cherry
King Cake is a traditional Mardi Gras desert. I do not like it and think is is quite heavy and unpalatable. So when I celebrate Mardi Gras, I like to go with a healthier choice and combine fruits and veggies that are the colors of Mardi Gras (purple, green, and gold).
I hope you have enjoyed my Mardi Gras Food Fun post and celebrate responsibly.
