Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Mardi Gras is around the corner, and everyone is starting to celebrate it! Mardi Gras is a not only a big event in New Orleans but also around the United States. Fat Tuesday which it is also called, is a day where you fill up on what you are giving up for the lent season for Easter. I am always awful at figuring out what to give up for lent, I always seem to say, "I am giving up chocolate."
Themed parties are always a lot of fun to put together, and have people come dressed up and participate in your themed parties. To prepare you for Mardi Gras, I have found some great drink recipes to spice up your cocktails for your guests.
Of course you have to have New Orleans signature drink,

The Hurricane
 Recipe:
1/2 cup of ice
2fl ounces of Rum (Your choice)
2fl ounces of passion fruit syrup
1 cup of lemon- lime soda
1 ounce of lime juice
1 fl ounce of 151 proof rum
** In a shaker combine ice, light rum, syrup, lemon-lime soda and sake well. then pour the mixture into a glass (Hurricane Glass, or specialty glass) and then pour the 151 proof rum on top. Enjoy!

This drink will be a favorite among all your guests, and will bring New Orleans to your party. 

        Lassiez Les Bon Temp Rouler! Let The Good Times Roll! 

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