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Mardi Gras Disaster Drinks - Posted: February 20, 2009

By BoozeMonger

The very mention of New Orleans brings two images to mind: Mardi Gras and devastating hurricanes. As many as two million people come to New Orleans annually for the Mardi Gras celebrations, consuming tons of alcohol concoctions among its more than 3000 bars. These classic New Orleans cocktails both personify the spirit of the celebration and serve as testament to the sense of humor locals regard the annual onslaught of potentially disastrous hurricanes along their streets.

N’Awlins Hurricane

Designed to be consumed with a straw, this cocktail drinks like a hurricane in a path of destruction, starting out calmly and building up to an enraged storm before settling in for a dizzying finish. Excessively sweet, this is especially sticky when you spill it, so try not to get any on the carpet if you’re making one at home.
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Selected Hurricane Drinks: HURRICANE FLINT - NEW ORLEANS HURRICANE - HURRICANE LEAH - More Hurricane Drinks

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Excerpt: Shake with ice and strain into an Old Fashioned Glass

2. ACAPULCO (2369 views)
Excerpt: Combine and shake all ingredients (except mint) with ice and strain into an old-fashioned glass over ice cubes. Add the sprig of mint and serve. ...

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4. ATLANTA BRAVE (1483 views) **
Excerpt: Fill a shaker half full with ice cubes. Pour all ingredients into shaker and shake well. Strain drink into a Cocktail glass.

5. AUNT JAMIMA (1858 views) **
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6. AZTEC (1359 views) ***
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7. BAHAMA MAMA (15782 views) *****
Excerpt: Combine all ingredients and pour over cracked ice in a collins glass. Decorate with a strawberry or cherry and serve. ...

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Excerpt: Fill a shaker half full with ice cubes. Pour all ingredients into shaker and shake well. Strain drink into a Cocktail glass.

9. BAM-BAM SPECIAL (1867 views) *
Excerpt: Mix and drink., Submitted by Arvig via America Online

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11. BARBARY COAST (1468 views)
Excerpt: Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve. ...

12. BARE CHEEKS (2056 views)
Excerpt: Fill a shaker half full with ice cubes. Pour all ingredients into shaker and shake well. Strain drink into a Cocktail glass and serve.

13. BARNEY FIZZ (1411 views)
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14. BEACHCOMBER (1388 views)
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15. BEADY LITTLE EYES (1263 views)
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17. BLOODY LIP (1645 views) *****
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18. BLOODY NOSE (1270 views) *
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20. CALIFORNIA ROOT BEER (2033 views) **
Excerpt: Fill a Highball glass almost full with ice cubes. Pour all ingredients into Highball glass, stir well, and serve.

21. CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL (1811 views)
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22. COMFORTABLE SCREW UP AGAINST A FUZZY WALL (1705 views) ****
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23. COMFORTABLE SCREW UP AGAINST A WALL (1207 views)
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24. EMERALD ISLE COOLER (1595 views)
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25. FOG CUTTER (1816 views)
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