When I think of New Orleans, I think of Mardi Gras. When I think of Mardi Gras, I think of PARTY, PARTY, PARTY! Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday is the last day to celebrate and indulge in food and drink before Ash Wednesday kicks off the fasting season of Lent. Leslie of La Cocina de Leslie is hosting today’s #SundaySupper Fat Sunday event! Hmmm, would that make it Dimanche Gras? Regardless, this is about as close to a real Mardi Gras celebration as I’m gonna get. One of these days I’m going to make my way to The Big Easy!
It ain’t a Mardi Gras celebration without a few cocktails. The French 75 was named after the powerful French field gun that was used in World War I. Its origins, however, differ depending on who you ask. English versions use gin, but there’s no dispute that the classic New Orleans version includes cognac.
Santé et laissez les bons temps rouler!
(Cheers and let the good times roll!)
The French 75 #SundaySupper
Ingredients
- 2 ounces VSOP cognac
- 1 ounce lemon simple syrup recipe below
- Sparkling wine
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the cognac, lemon simple syrup, and shake well. Strain into a martini glass, top with sparkling wine and serve. Cheers!
Lemon Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- Zest from 1 small lemon
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 lemons
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat sugar, zest, and lemon juice over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil.
- Pour through a fine sieve or strainer into a jar or bowl, and discard solids. Let cook completely.
- Syrup can be refrigerated, airtight, up to 1 month.
Notes
Here’s what the rest of the #SundaySupper party people are bringing to Fat Sunday!
Cocktails & Other Beverages:
- The Hurricane Cocktail Recipe from An Appealing Plan
- The French 75 from Kimchi MOM
- Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie from Peanut Butter and Peppers
Appetizers:
- Fried Oysters and Remoulade from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Shrimp in Mustard Sauce from Noshing With The Nolands
- Mini Sweet Potato Pies from MealDiva
- Cajun Crab Beignets from Delaware Girl Eats
- Pancetta and Mushroom Arancini from Ruffles & Truffles
Main Dishes:
- Creole Shrimp Po Boy Recipe from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Chicken and Sausage Gumbo from Supper for a Steal
- Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya from Yours And Mind Are Ours
- Vegan Pizza Waffles from Killer Bunnies, Inc.
- Red Beans and Rice from Cookin’ Mimi
- Baked Catfish Po’Boy from Curious Cuisiniere
- Muffaletta from Casa de Crews
- Bayou Seafood and Andouille Jambalaya from The Weekend Gourmet
- Seafood Gumbo from Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Cajun Rice & Beans from Momma’s Meals
- Creole Celery Root Bisque (with Lobster) from The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Louisiana Roasted Barbecue Shrimp from Food Lust People Love
- Cajun Dirty Rice Bowls from The Dinner-Mom
- New Orleans Fried Chicken from Family Foodie
Side Dishes:
- Baked Endive and Pears in Blue Cream Sauce from Shockingly Delicious
- Okra Creole from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Desserts:
- Banana Creme Pie with Honey Whipped Cream and Pecan Brittle from The Foodie Patootie
- Chocolate Ganache Tart from Melanie Makes
- Banana Bread Pudding from Gotta Get Baked
- Delicious Saffron Baked Beignets from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- New Orleans Bread Pudding with Caramel Whiskey Sauce from La Bella Vita Cucina
- Polish Paczki from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Buttermilk Beignets from The Messy Baker
- Eggless Bread Pudding in a Jar from What Smells So Good?
- Mint Julep Bars from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Mardi Gras Cupcakes w/ Cinnamon Frostingfrom Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Mardi Gras Long Johns from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Mexican Chocolate Coffee Cake from La Cocina de Leslie
- Fasnetküchle from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Cheesecake Swirl Brownies from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Pecan and Chocolate Pralines from Desserts Required
- Chocolate Raspberry Cake from Clarks Condensed
- Baked Coconut Beignets from Mess Makes Food
- Ravioli dolci di Carnevale from Manu’s Menu
- Strawberry Paczki from Neighborfood
- Blackberry Fritters from girlichef
- Brownie Chocolate Chip Cheesecake from Magnolia Days
- Flourless Chocolate Cake in a Mug w/ Coconut Cream from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Pecan Bars from Pies and Plots
- “Skinny Tuesday” Bananas Foster Cheesecake Parfaits from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Mocha Pear Cake from Happy Baking Days
- Skinny Baked Beignets from Daily Dish Recipes
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