To celebrate Mardi Gras together, we’ve got a dish and a drink for you to make at home! Participation is completely optional, and these are simply suggestions. Be sure to wear a Mardi Gras costume to be a part of the revelry.
Joining the party is as easy as 1, 2, 3:
DINNER
Join us for a bowl of gumbo by making your own at home!
Follow video directions for the stove top, Instant Pot, and choose to purchase Jambalaya Girl’s products.
Alternatively, add your favorite meat or seafood to mixes from Meijer.
Here are two brands sold in local stores:
DRINK
Vieux Carré: A famous New Orleans cocktail taking advantage of several French liqueurs.
Ingredients:
.75 oz Rye Whiskey
.75 oz Sweet Vermouth
.75 oz Cognac
2 tsp Benedictine liqueur
4 dashes Bitters
1 maraschino cherry or lemon twist
1 ice cube
Directions:
Add the rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine and bitters into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice or a cocktail glass.
Garnish with a cherry, a lemon twist or both.
JOIN
Have your dinner and drink ready to join us on ZOOM at 7:00 PM!