A Southern drink for sipping on the plantation, or for enjoying while watching the Mardi Gras Parades!
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients:
- 9 ounces light rum
- 3 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
- 3 ounces fresh orange juice
- 2 ounces grenadine
- 3 ounces dark rum
- garnishes:
- 6 orange slices
- 6 Maraschino cherries
Preparation:
Fill six 12-ounce glasses with ice cubes.
Mix the light rum, grapefruit and orange juices, and grenadine and stir well.
Divide the mixture among the 6 glasses, and spoon 1/2 ounce (about 1 tablespoon) dark rum over the top of each drink. Garnish each with an orange slice and a cherry.
The link below will lead you to another New Orleans favorites that is enjoyed during Mardi Gras, as well as the rest of the year:
See Mardi Gras: Cajun Style to read about the fascinating and festive celebrations of this holiday in Cajun Country, with the old-style "runs" during which costumed "runners" on horseback go from house to house asking for contributions for the pot of gumbo to be served that night.
Also see some favorite Cajun Mardi Gras recipes: