Celebrate Mardi Gras In Style!

February 14| posted in - entertaining inspiration, mardi gras

New Orleans is the place to be right now! The city is celebrating the Saints Super Bowl Championship and the celebration of Mardi Gras is in full swing. And so you don’t feel left out, we’ve got a posh style Mardi Gras party plan for you. From the best cocktails that the Big Easy has to offer, to delish irresistible Cajun food - we’ve got all the bases covered. So what are you waiting for, let’s get this party started!

You can’t celebrate Mardi Gras without refreshing cocktails, and these cocktails will have you celebrating Big Easy Style.

1. Bourbon and Blood Orange Blast - A refreshing cocktail with bourbon, orange juice and mint springs.

2. Neelys Hurricane – You cannot have a Mardi Gras celebration and not have a Hurricane, try this delish cocktail that the Neely’s enjoy, with the two different rums and fruit juices it’s a winner!

3. Mardi Gras Mojito – A favorite in New Orleans is this sparkling sweet rum and mint cocktail.

4. Sazerac Cocktail: A neat rye whiskey and bitters drink that is the quintessential New Orleans cocktail. It’s also the oldest known of cocktails, with its origins in pre-Civil War New Orleans, Louisiana.

So what’s on the menu? Nothing but spicy and mouthwatering Cajun style cuisine.

1. French Quarter Beignets – A tasty treat that is a cross between a French pastry and an American doughnut.

2. Dirty Rice with Smoked Sausage – This is quick and easy recipe. A twist on the Cajun style dirty rice.

3. Shrimp and Chicken Etouffee - A delicious and flavorful dish that was born in New Orleans. Packed full of andouille sausage and chicken this dish will be loved by all. This will be a keeper to cook anytime!

4. Cajun Fried Okra – Paula Deen does it again. You will want to eat the entire plate of okra by yourself. Everyone will love this fried okra.

5. Cajun Seafood Balls – Delicious balls filled with crab, salmon, and shrimp. An appetizer that’s easy to make.

6. Bourbon Praline Cake – Serve it up with a scoop it ice cream. It’s a very moist and scrumptious dessert.

Here’s the posh décor game plan:

The traditional colors for Mardi Gras are: Purple, Green and Yellow. Use this color palette to decorate by. Put up colorful streamers, beads, masks and paper-hats, hang them all over the place. Drape the beads from lamps, ceiling fans and furniture. When your guest arrive greet them with a strand or two of beads to get them in mood. Turn on some jazz tunes and you’re all set!

Enjoy your party!