 THE RECIPE 3oz 504Hibiscus 2oz passion fruit juice 1oz orange juice ½ oz lime juice ¾ oz raw sugar simple syrup ½ oz grenadine Shake on ice in a cocktail shaker and pour. Serves 1. (It's strong - watch out!) THE STORY We first unveiled our recipe for the hurricane in April 2020 to #FestInPlace after all our favorite springtime festivals were cancelled. This cocktail was a fast favorite because it is such a fun twist on a classic. We based our recipe on the old-school hurricane, as opposed to the equal parts sugary and dangerous versions you might find in the French Quarter today. With an extra ounce of rum per serving than almost every other cocktail in our tasting room, ours still packs a punch, though! These have their moment in the sun (literally) during carnival and festival season. They're easy to make in big batches and perfect for #YardiGras.
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2oz. 504KingCake 1 squirt Coco Real 1/2 oz. pecan orgeat 1oz. lemon juice 1 can of Sprite or lemon lime soda (added at the end) Shake in a cocktail shaker. Strain over ice. Top with can of Sprite or lemon lime soda. Serves 1.  THE RECIPE
1oz. 504King Cake 1oz. 504Gold 1/2 oz. King Cake simple syrup 5 dashes angostura bitters 5 dashes chicory pecan bitters Add ingredients in rocks glass, add ice, stir gently. Serves 1. How to Make the King Cake Simple Syrup 3 strips orange peel 4 cinnamon sticks 1 vanilla bean, split 1 lb pecans 16oz. sugar 16oz. water Add all to pot and simmer for five minutes. Let steep for 30 minutes. Strain. Store any remaining syrup in a mason jar (or container with lid) for later use.  THE RECIPE 2oz. 504King Cake 1oz. King Cake simple syrup 1oz. Lemon Juice Add ingredients to shaker and fill with ice. Shake vigorously, strain and serve. Serves 1. How to Make the King Cake Syrup 3 strips orange peel 4 cinnamon sticks 1 vanilla bean, split 1 lb pecans 16oz. sugar 16oz. water Add all to pot and simmer for five minutes. Let steep for 30 minutes. Strain. Store any remaining syrup in a mason jar (or container with lid) for later use.  THE RECIPE 2oz. 504Gold 6oz. black coffee 1/2 oz. pumpkin spice 1 dash of chocolate bitters 1 dash of chicory bitters Add creamer if desired Add ice to a collins glass (like we did) or whatever you have around. Pour ingredients over ice. Stir and enjoy! THE STORY
How did this one take us so long?! More than one of our customers took one look at the 504Gold and said "you've got to make a cocktail for the Saints!". There's no better time than a playoff game during the 2020-2021 season. The kick from the coffee and bitters make this the perfect addition to your cocktail menu after an afternoon of tailgating with beers from your own front yard (or however you're celebrating), and the pumpkin spice adds a layer of depth perfect for the crisp feeling of football season. We had our own showdown between this cocktail and a fruity, funky, red-colored "Brady Basher" in our tasting room. Naturally, the Black and Gold won.  THE RECIPE For one 8oz. hot cocoa 2oz. 504Bananas Foster Rum For a crowd ½ gallon hot cocoa ½ bottle 504Bananas Foster Rum Combine ingredients in pot on low heat, stirring frequently. Serve hot. Garnish with marshmallows and a peppermint stick. THE STORY
Our cofounders Mark and Meagen have a toddler with a Christmas birthday. While he's little before he realizes what a grave injustice this is to his inventory of new toys and deserved birthday attention, his birthday party has been the one time of year that they gather family and friends for a big shindig. Last year, Meagen prepared a stellar platter of sweets with everything from peppermints to marshmallows to cookies. It was the perfect compliment to the mega-sized cheeseburger we cut into pieces like a cake. There's no party this year, but there is boozy hot cocoa with all the fun fixin's. All you need is the base of your favorite hot cocoa with the caramelized, cozy spiced notes of 504Bananas Foster. (Just take the booze out for the kids.) To treat yourself in 2020, go crazy with the fun stuff - marshmallows, peppermint, cookies, whipped cream, even caramels.  THE RECIPE For one 2oz. 504Bananas Foster 8oz. eggnog For a crowd ½ gallon eggnog ½ bottle 504Bananas Foster Rum Combine ingredients in pot on low heat, stirring frequently. Serve hot. THE STORY
Our good friend, the owner and pastry chef behind the macaron pop-up Violet Sprinkles, takes all the credit for introducing this to our tasting room. We had considered eggnog to be a natural mixer for our 504Bananas Foster, but she really brought it to life. And it pairs perfectly with a specialty wreath-shaped chocolate mint macaron. Whether store-bought or homemade eggnog, this is a sure hit for any eggnog lover.
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This fall, Happy Raptor Distilling fulfilled a long-term goal and finally started our own rain garden on the distillery's patio. We have plenty more to do, but we're especially proud of the herbs, citrus, and pepper plants that provide regular ingredients for our bartenders - especially when we're in a pinch! Our habanero plant inspired a whole range of spicy cocktail specials this season, and the holidays are no exception. This delightful, ruby-colored cocktail is a fun addition to any socially-distanced Zoom holiday mixer, adding exactly the spicy kick you want to feel like you're not actually in your living room in leggings and slippers.  THE RECIPE For one 8oz. apple juice 2 large pinches mulling spices 2oz. 504Bananas Foster Rum For a crowd ½ gallon apple juice ½ carton mulling spices ½ bottle 504Bananas Foster Rum Combine ingredients in pot on low heat, stirring frequently to dissolve spices. Serve hot once all solids are dissolved. THE STORY
We first thought of this simple combination over the summer when we were taste-testing batches of 504Bananas Foster before its official release. It's safe to say we've been waiting a long time to unveil this simple but absolutely wonderful holiday cocktail treat. We quietly and casually introduced this in our tasting room, and it's quickly become the bestselling holiday special on our menu. While it may sound like a risky combo at first, the notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and caramelized banana in our 504Bananas Foster, combined with the apple and cozy spices of the cider, make it exceptionally suited for chilly winter happy hours.  THE RECIPE 2oz. 504Silver 1oz. lime juice 1oz. cranberry simple syrup Combine ingredients in cocktail shaker, fill with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into glass. Garnish with a couple of real cranberries and even a sprig of rosemary if you're extra fancy. Serves 1. To make the cranberry simple syrup: Heat equal parts cranberry juice and sugar in a small pot over a warm stove. Stir occasionally until dissolved. Cool and store. THE STORY
Our cofounder Meagen takes all the credit for this super simple burst of holiday goodness. One of her favorite holiday flavors, cranberry is such a fun reminder of the season. 504Silver and the sugars from the simple syrup cut through any overly tart notes from the cranberry juice, while the lime uplifts the whole cocktail in a wonderful way. |
