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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.
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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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