The Official Drink of Mardi Gras

We have a lot of "official cocktails" in our house. Last year we converted a potting bench into our bar, and have been having a ball designing different drinks for the changing seasons.

The Official Drink of Mardi Gras

2.5 oz Vodka

2.5 oz Lazzaroni Limoncello

2 dashes Lavender Bitters

1 sprig fresh Rosemary

Fill a boston shaker with the vodka, Limoncello, bitters, and Rosemary. Gently bruise/muddle Rosemary to release its oils. Pour into a wine glass, and top with 4oz sparkling wine. We're using an inexpensive brut Cava in this case. Stir gently to combine.

For garnish, we've speared a Luxardo Maraschino cherry with an additional sprig of Rosemary and dropped it in the glass, so now we've got the official purple, green, and gold!

Simple, tasty, and Mardi Gras approved!