Feb 9, 2015

Mardi Gras 2015 {King Cake and Coffee Cocktail}

We caught our first parade of the season over the weekend.
Rio 2015 Lafayette, LA
 
 The Krewe of Rio made it's way down the streets of Lafayette, LA.
Rio 2015 Lafayette, LA

While not as large and showy as the more famous New Orleans parades, the parades in Lafayette have become much more elaborate than when I lived there in the 90s.
Rio 2015 Lafayette, LA


Rio 2015 Lafayette, LA


Rio 2015 Lafayette, LA

Bellydancers or butterflies?  Both?
Rio 2015 Lafayette, LA

I'm not sure, but their twirly, light-up wings looked cool coming down the street.
Rio 2015 Lafayette, LA


Rio 2015 Lafayette, LA

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So last week when I was all running my mouth about
 "hot buttered spiced rum is the unofficial official drink of Mardi Gras..."
...well, that was before experimenting with King Cake Vodka.
(And before we suddenly got up to almost 80 degrees.)

King Cake & Coffee Cocktail | Ms. enPlace

 

I've changed my mind.  And I'm absolutely allowed to do that.
Just so you know.

In all honesty, King Cake Vodka is difficult to drink on it's own.  It's a strange mix of sugary hyper-sweetness (like king cake) and tear-up-your-throat it's so rough going down.

King Cake & Coffee Cocktail | Ms. enPlace


But it's good for mixed drinks.  (And another trick I have saved up my sleeve for next week.)

While I sipped it straight, I noticed cinnamon and almond flavors.  Something told me it would make a good creamy, cold drink.  Like a White Russian, made with cream, vodka, and coffee liqueur.

King Cake & Coffee Cocktail | Ms. enPlace


And really, what's better with king cake than coffee?
Nothin' that's what.

King Cake & Coffee Cocktail | Ms. enPlace
King Cake & Coffee Cocktail 
made with King Cake Vodka, 
half & half, and coffee liqueur

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King Cake & Coffee Cocktail

2 oz Pinnacle King Cake Vodka
1/2 oz coffee liqueur
2 oz half and half
Ice cubes

Mix or shake together all of the ingredients.  Pour into a glass and serve.



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5 comments:

  1. Fab! On my "must try" list for tomorrow! LOL Happy Mardi Gras, cher! Cheers!

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  2. Wow! This sounds fantastic. How (how?) have I not heard of King Cake vodka until now?? I love coffee, I love vodka, and half and half makes anything better. I am so in on this. :D

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  3. What a great way to celebrate Mardi Gras! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with Full Plate Thursday. Wishing you a Valentine Day filled with Love!
    Miz Helen

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  4. Sounds delicious! Enjoy your Mardi Gras celebrations, wish I was there ;)

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  5. Sounds like you're enjoying your Mardi Gras celebrations! Thanks for stopping by and sharing this on Five Friday Finds! I'm looking forward to what you share this week. :)

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