Louisiana is known throughout the country for
its special drinks and cocktails. And it's really no surprise, because cocktails were
actually invented here in New Orleans over 200 years ago.
 | | One of the most popular drinks in New Orleans' French Quarter is the Hurricane.
Popularized by Pat O'Brien's restaurant in the French Quarter, you can pick up a pack of Pat O'Brien's Hurricane mix right here and create your own Hurricane at home.
...And while you're at it, you may want to pick up a few Hurricane Glasses and have an authentic Mardi Gras party!
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Or maybe you'd prefer to enjoy Pat O'Brien's second most famous drink, The Cyclone. Click to pick up some
of Pat's Cyclone mix
Try Cajun Bloody Mary Mix Batch #218 for an amazing Cajun Bloody Mary. And garnish with Boscoli's Spicy Pickled Beans in your Bloody Mary instead of a celery stalk. You'll never go back!
Want it a little hotter? Check our favorite Louisiana Hot Sauces
If you prefer to make your Cajun Bloody Mary from scratch, you could try this popular South Louisiana recipe:
1 quart tomato juice
1 cup vodka
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon Sweet Cajun Fire Hot Sauce
lime slices
celery stalks (optional)
In 2-quart pitcher combine all ingredients except garnishes; stir well. Serve over ice. Garnish with lime slices or celery stalks, if desired. Makes six 6-ounce servings.
And a drink you really have to try is the Cajun Martini!
Pour a fifth of your favorite gin or vodka into a large jug, jar, or bottle. Add 2 or 3 sliced Hot Jalapeno Peppers, and a single red chili pepper. Let it sit in the refrigerator for 2 days. Shake with ice and vermouth in a 5 to 1 ratio. Garnish? More chilis?
(Taken from "The Martini" by Barnaby Conrad)
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Over 100 drink recipes, with popular drinks and traditional classics including Voodoo Sunrise, Cajun Martini, Hurricane,
New Orleans Cocktail, Ramos Gin Fizz & New Orleans Martini.
And last but not least, here's a recipe for that quintessential New Orleans drink, Café Brulôt:
4 cups strong Cafe du Monde New Orleans Coffee & Chicory
8 ounces good brandy
4 ounces Grand Marnier
8 teaspoons dark brown sugar
16 curls orange peel
16 curls lemon peel
10 whole cloves
thin slice of butter
ground cinnamon
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