A unique martini that features a blend of mango and pepper vodkas. Perfect for your Mardi Gras celebration.
Since Mardi Gras is approaching, I like to get out my beads, put some Jazz music on and try a few New Orleans-themed recipes. Last month I made Mardi Gras Monkey Bread-Yum!
And last week I tried these Big Easy Martinis from a recipe in Louisiana Cookin’
. If you are a fan of Cajun and Creole cooking, you need a subscription for this magazine. I’ve found so many good recipes in it.
This Big Easy Martini is a combination of mango vodka, pepper vodka, sweet and sour mix, and simple syrup. What mango has to do with New Orleans, I’m not sure. It tastes good, so I’m not complaining. The pepper vodka definitely fits in with the Big Easy theme.
The taste of this martini is a little unusual at first. Your taste buds first reaction will probably be…hmmm, I’ve never tasted a flavor combination like this. But like any cocktail, it gets better and better with each sip. Midway through my second one I was really loving it. 🙂
If you’re throwing a Mardi Gras party and you want another drink to serve besides Hurricanes, give these Big Easy Martinis a try. They’ll definitely be a conversation starter.
Big Easy Martini
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups mango vodka,, chilled
- 1/3 cup pepper vodka,, chilled
- 1/3 cup sweet and sour mix,, chilled
- 1/3 cup simple syrup,, chilled
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- water for dipping rims and colored sugars,, optional
- maraschino cherries,, optional
Instructions
- Stir vodkas, sweet and sour mix, simple syrup, and lime juice together in a pitcher.
- Dip rims of glasses in water and then in sugar.
- Pour martini mixture into glasses and garnish with cherries.
- To make simple syrup: Bring 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar to a boil in a small saucepan Reduce heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Refrigerate.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I love how colorful and festive these pictures are Christin! The drink sounds awesome and super fun for Mardis Gras 🙂
Very professional and festive looking cocktail Christin! Love the colors:)
Cheer,
J+C
Thank you 🙂
Love the Mardi Gras decor! I could totally do this martini. I’m not into vodka mainly, but who could resist mango flavoured vodka?!
Super duper pretty!!!
Thanks Tina 🙂
This is such a festive drink, Christin, and that pepper vodka sounds spectacular!
The pepper vodka definitely has an interesting taste. Hope you are having a great weekend Marcie!
How adorable are your purple and green sugared glass rims! You are too cute! I love anything with mango and vodka, so sign me up!
I’ve been checking out your “Latest Pins” on your side bar and I think I just need to follow you! We seem to both love travel and food! lol! But I also have an obscene number of book and bookstore pins. Nerdy.
I’m a total pinterest addict Lindsey! I’m so tired of winter that I’ve been pinning lots of pictures of Jamaica 🙂
How fun and festive is this cocktail? I love it! Great color and sounds amazing!
You and I need to celebrate Mardi Gras together! I have a couple Mardi Gras recipes scheduled for next week. I hope you keep posting Mardi Gras recipes, too! 🙂
Yes we do need to celebrate Mardi Gras together 🙂
Can’t wait to see your Mardi Gras recipes. I’m already in love with your mini bananas foster cakes.