All about Mardi Gra
Mardi Gra translated in English
Fat Tuesday
2 ounces of orange juice, 4 ounces of Brut champagne
Classic Mimosa
The baby inside of the king cake represents who?
Jesus
During early Mardi Gras celebrations, it is their way to escape class constraints and social demands. With this, they could mingle with people of all different classes and could be whomever they desired, as least fora few days.
Wearing of masks
Rum, fresh mint, lime and sugar, club soda combine to make a refreshing and fun cocktail
Classic Mojito
Another name for Fat Tuesday is what?
Pancake Day
It started with their original colors. Determined by the king of the first daytime Carnival in 1872. The idea was to match the color to the person who exhibited the color's meaning.
Bead throwing
Famous costume of Mardi Gra
Medieval Court Jester
Vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau or triple sec, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker and fill it halfway with ice.
Classic Cosmopolitan
A kings cake is made from dough and braided into a ring to look like what?
A kings crown
Epiphany, which falls on January 6, 12 days after Christmas, celebrates the visit of the Wise Men bearing gifts for the infant Jesus. In cultures that celebrates this, Epiphany kicks off a series of parties leading up to Mardi Gras.
Carnival
Three colors that Mardi Gra represents
Justice, Faith and Power
Vanilla Ice Cream, Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, Hershey Chocolate Syrup, Whipped Cream
Mudslide
What three color represent Mardi Gra?
Green, Purple, Gold.
Epiphany is also traditionally when celebrants serves this, a custom that began in France in the 12th century. Legend has it that the these were made in a circle to represent the circular routes that the Wise Men took to find Jesus, in order to confuse King Herod and foil his plans of killing the Christ Child.
King's Cake
City and State in the US where Mardi Gra is a big celebration/holiday.
New Orleans, Luisiana
Pour vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, and sour mix over ice; cover and shake. Pour cocktail into a Collins or hurricane glass; top with splash of cola for color. Garnish with a lemon slice.
Long Island Iced Tea
People collect beads during the parades as a sign of what?
Friendship
Legend has it that in the early days, a coin or bean was hidden inside the King's cake and whoever found the item was said to have good luck in the coming year. In Louisiana, bakers now inserts this, representing the Christ Child, in the cake; the recipient is then expected to host the next King Cake party.
Small baby