 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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 THE RECIPE
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. |