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Invite your friends over, whip up some fried chicken, BBQ shrimp, etouffee and oysters, then wash it down with some of these classic cocktails! "laissez les bon temps rouler" (ie, Let the good times roll!)

  • Countdown to Mardi Gras

    Fat Tuesday is February 21, 2012. Join the party!

    BevMo! says: "Everyone loves a parade."
  • Our favorite: Cajun Bloody Mary

    BevMo! says: "Adapted from the restaurant Cochon in New Orleans."
  • Classic New Orleans Food

    It's not a party without some yummy, spicy cajun food like Chicken and Andouille Étouffée!

    BevMo! says: "Classic Mardi Gras recipes that everyone will love."
  • Mardi Gras Headquarters

    BevMo! says: "Everything you need for a fun party."
    • Eden Godsoe: Having thrown a few large parties that required cases upon cases of beer, wine and liquor, I highly recommend BevMo and their delivery service.
  • Fun cocktails everyone will like

    BevMo! says: "Favorite drink recipes: Hurricane, Mai Tai, Mojito, Red Rooster, Lava Lamps, Bahama Mama, Bourbon Slush"
  • Recipes from CHOW for Mardi Gras

    Jambalaya, Maque Choux, Chile Roasted Shrimp, Spiced Pecans, Meat Pies, Planter's Punch Cocktail, Chocolate Pecan Pie, Sweet Potato Biscuits, Boudin Balls, Shrimp Bisque, Blackened Catfish and more!!!!

    BevMo! says: "Fantastic food and drink recipes. They all sound delicious!"
  • French Creole Mardi Gras Cocktail

    Celebrations.com suggested: "Citrus, bitters and cherries make this the perfect Marti Gras cocktail!"
  • Emeril Lagasse's Hurricane Cocktail

    The Hurricane became popular at Pat O'Briens bar in 1940's New Orleans, apparently debuted at the 1939 World's Fair and was named after the hurricane lamp-shaped glasses the first drinks were served in.

    Larissa suggested: "Your party isn't complete without this quintessential New Orleans cocktail."
  • Mardi Gras Party Invitations

    Celebrate Mardi Gras in style with these chic Mardi Gras Party invitations.

    Larissa suggested: "Send out a festive paper or online invitation to set the party mood."
  • Beignets for Mardi Gras

    Mardi Gras will soon be here. If you are not fortunate enough to be in New Orleans on February 21st, celebrate at home with some traditional beignets. These puffy pastries, literally translated "bumps," are easy and delicious. Make an…

    Larissa suggested: "Serve these up with Cafe du Monde coffee for a sweet taste of New Orleans."

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  • DIY Beaded Candle Holders

    Celebrations.com suggests: "Why not make something pretty with those leftover beads?!"
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  • Larissa's suggestion "Emeril Lagasse's Hurricane Cocktail" was promoted
  • Larissa's suggestion "Mardi Gras Party Invitations" was promoted
  • Larissa's suggestion "Beignets for Mardi Gras" was promoted