Mix Up Your Mardi Gras with GameDay
The streets are bumpin’ on Bourbon during Mardi Gras more so than ever. And if you can’t make it to NOLA to experience the beads n’ bad behavior, bring the party to your home! Laissez les bons temps rouler with some GameDay Mardi Gras craft cocktails. We’ve curated a selection of New Orleans classics with an All-American twist for you to sip on throughout the Mardi Gras madness.

GameDay Creole Bloody Mary
It isn’t a proper Mardi Party without this Bourbon Street staple. This spicy, savory cocktail is surely a fan favorite. Spice things up with a dash or two of Worcestershire and hot sauce. Elevate this Creole classic by skewering some Cajun-seasoned shrimp, olives and okra.
Ingredients:
- 2oz GameDay Vodka
- 4oz Zing Zang Bloody Mary mix
- ½ oz Fresh Lemon juice
- 2 Dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 2-4 Dashes Crystal Hot Sauce
Garnish: Rimmed glass of celery salt and black pepper, lemon wheel, celery stalk, pickled okra spear, olive, grilled blackened shrimp
Preparation: Combine all ingredients into celery & black pepper rimmed glass, add crushed ice, stir to combine, garnish with lemon wheel, celery stalk, pickled okra spear, olive & grilled blackened shrimp
GameDay Voodoo Juice
If you’ve ever been to New Orleans, you’ll remember the prevalence of Voodoo and psychic shops scattered across Bourbon Street. Some think it’s a hoax, while others buy into it. We suggest that you buy a bottle of GameDay vodka to create some refreshing cocktails. Impress your guests with this simple, yet succulent Mardi Gras cocktail.
Ingredients:
- 2oz GameDay Vodka
- ¾ oz Elderflower Liqueur
- ¾ oz Blackberry puree
- ¾ oz Fresh Lemon juice
- ¾ oz Honey Syrup
Garnish: Mint bouquet & fresh blackberry
Preparation:Combine ingredients into mixing tin, add ice, shake vigorously until cold, strain over fresh ice into double rocks glass and garnish with mint bouquet and fresh blackberry

GameDay King Cake
Skip the King Cake and opt in for a decadent dessert cocktail. King Cake is a traditional cinnamon coffee cake served for Mardi Gras to bring good fortune. We believe the buzz in this cocktail is bound to make anyone feel lucky. Serve this cocktail as a night cap after some NOLA Gumbo and Po-Boys.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ oz Game Day Vodka
- 1oz Irish Cream
- ½ oz Cinnamon Schnapps
- ½ oz Fresh lime juice
- 1 small pinch Nutmeg
- 1 small pinch sea salt
Garnish:Whipped Cream, Gold, Green & Purple sprinkles
Preparation:Combine ingredients into mixing tin, add ice, shake vigorously until cold, strain over fresh crushed ice into double rocks glass, top with whipped cream and pinch of each color of sprinkles
GameDay Daquiri
You can’t go wrong with this traditional tarte concoction. Give a bit of zing to this classic cocktail by infusing it with your fruit of choice. Consider using strawberries or raspberries to add a bit of color. Serve your Daquiri frozen or on the rocks, whatever suits you!
Ingredients:
- 2oz GameDay Vodka
- 1oz Fresh Lime juice
- ¾ oz Simple Syrup
- 4oz Fruit of Your Choice
Garnish:Lime Wheel
Preparation:Combine ingredients into mixing tin, add ice, shake vigorously until cold, strain into chilled coupe or martini glass and garnish with lime wheel