Mardi Gras Cocktails – Celebrate in Style

Let the Good Times Roll

Mardi Gras isn’t just a day — it’s a whole vibe. Think bold flavors, vibrant colors, and cocktails that know how to party. Whether you’re celebrating Fat Tuesday, hosting a festive get-together, or just looking for an excuse to shake things up, we’ve got the perfect Mardi Gras-inspired cocktails to help you let the good times roll.

Stop by BWP Liquor Dells – Delton to stock up on everything you need, then mix up these classic and crowd-pleasing drinks at home.

Hurricane Cocktail

A New Orleans classic that brings the party with every sip.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz light rum
  • 2 oz dark rum
  • 1 oz passion fruit juice
  • 1 oz orange juice
  • ½ oz lime juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • Splash of grenadine

Instructions
Add all ingredients except grenadine to a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a tall glass filled with ice. Slowly pour grenadine over the top for that signature Mardi Gras look. Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.

Sazerac

Smooth, strong, and steeped in New Orleans tradition.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz rye whiskey
  • ¼ oz simple syrup
  • 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
  • Absinthe or Herbsaint (for rinsing glass)
  • Lemon peel

Instructions
Rinse a chilled rocks glass with absinthe and discard excess. In a separate glass, stir whiskey, simple syrup, and bitters with ice. Strain into the prepared glass. Express a lemon peel over the drink and discard or garnish.

French Quarter Fizz

A bubbly, citrus-forward cocktail with a festive kick.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ oz simple syrup
  • Club soda

Instructions
Shake gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice and top with club soda. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

Purple Mardi Gras Margarita

Because Mardi Gras demands bold color and big flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • ¾ oz triple sec
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • Splash of cranberry juice or purple sports drink

Instructions
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a salt-rimmed glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy the purple power.

King Cake Cocktail

Sweet, creamy, and inspired by the iconic Mardi Gras dessert.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz vanilla vodka
  • 1 oz cinnamon liqueur
  • 2 oz half & half
  • ½ oz simple syrup

Instructions
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or colorful sugar rim for full Mardi Gras flair.

Celebrate Mardi Gras, Wisconsin Dells Style

Whether you’re throwing beads, hosting friends, or just celebrating from home, Mardi Gras is the perfect excuse to mix up something fun and festive. Stop by BWP Liquor Dells – Delton for spirits, mixers, and local favorites to make your celebration unforgettable. Stock up. Mix it up. Let the good times roll!