Several weeks ago, I signed up to participate in Shelley’s 2nd Annual International City Swap. The object of the city swap was to put together a package that best represents the place where you live and what you love about it and send it to another city swap participant in a different city. So, I was assigned to send Mrs. W at Mrs. W’s Kitchen a package from my hometown of Atlanta.
Well, I don’t exactly live in Atlanta, but I’m guessing that she would not want a package from my actual hometown. Because that gift would likely have consisted of some variation of a goat, the wheel off of a mobile home, a can of tobacco, and an empty beer can. Not a very nice gift, indeed. Instead, I sent her these items.
And my city swap partner, Esther, who was assigned to send me a package, does not have a blog (smart woman!), but participated anyway. She’s just nice that way. Esther is from the great city of New Orleans, and she sent me these most AWESOME books…
And in honor of my wonderful city swap gifts, I am dedicating my Thursday Thirteen to the fabulous ways that Lulu can get drunk in New Orleans. I’m almost positive that this is exactly what the lovely Esther had in mind when she sent me this gift. However, because a portion of the proceeds from the Big Easy Cocktails book go to Katrina Relief, it’s really okay for me to get drunk. Really.
Now, if you’re ready to start drinking, meet me in New Orleans, y’all! Or not. You can get Lulu drunk in her own home—it’s less expensive that way. Either way, son of a gun, we’ll have big fun on the bayou!
So, let’s belly up to the bar (or the blender) and start making cocktails, people! Pretty easy, right? Well, it is if you have the Big Easy Cocktails book handy! I say that we throw back a few of these jazzy drinks…
1. Mimosa (needed: an early morning, orange juice, champagne, and Ibuprofen)
2. Mint Julep (needed: bourbon, soda water, fresh mint leaves, Ibuprofen, and a thick Southern accent)
3. Crawdaddy (needed: lemonade, Bacardi Limon, cranberry juice, Ibuprofen, and a line and a pole, babe)
4. Bayou Punch (needed: lemonade, Bacardi Limon, Green River Soda, Ibuprofen, and maybe a little swamp water)
5. Southern Comfort Eggnog (needed: a hen to lay 6 eggs, Southern Comfort, heavy cream, vanilla extract, sugar, and Ibuprofen)
6. Piña Po-Lada (needed: Bacardi Light rum, Malibu rum, pineapple juice, half-and-half, Ibuprofen, and a Jazz band that plays Mariachi music)
7. Jimmy’s Love Potion (needed: Bacardi Limon, Cointreau, Rose’s lime juice, cranberry juice, Ibuprofen, and Anderson Cooper)
8. Mother Pucker Martini (needed: vodka, Apple Pucker, sour mix, maraschino cherry, Ibuprofen, and just any random man hanging out in a bar)
9. Ragin’ Cajun Rita (needed: sour mix, tequila, Grand Marnier, orange juice, salt, lime, Ibuprofen, and a mad Cajun named Rita)
10. Naughty Girl Scout (needed: vanilla ice cream, Kahlua, peppermint schnapps, Ibuprofen, and the daughter of Bruce Willis)
11. Café Brulot Diabolique (needed: cloves, cinnamon sticks, sugar, lemon, orange, Grand Marnier, cognac, hot coffee, Ibuprofen, and a missing corpse)
12. Cajun Martini (needed: habanero-infused vodka, vodka, cherry pepper, Ibuprofen, and a fire extinguisher)
13. Cajun Iced Tea (needed: sour mix, Bacardi Limon, Kahlua, tequila, cranberry juice, Ibuprofen, and 10 cups of sugar)
Oh. Lulu is feeling a bit dizzy now. Maybe…this…was…not…such…a good idea. Me thinks I’m seeing double…
Anyone have any Ibuprofen?
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Oh dear, I got a headache just reading that list…
I do have plenty of Ibuprofen…
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So sweet……………
You are more than welcome to come drinking in New Orleans - Honey is a great designated driver!!
I am so glad you enjoyed the books!
I wonder how far down your list I could drink before passing out?
The picture of that girl? I am so seasick now.
But I loved the pretty jewels…I mean drinks.
Those are some awesome sounding cocktails, and I like the taglines LOL. The swag looks pretty awesome too. I’m kicking myself for not participating.
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The picture of that girl at the bottom made me feel seasick, too!
I need to post about my trip several years ago to LA. We didn’t even hit New Orleans, but there was definitely some drinking done!
Great post! There are a couple of those I like to try!
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Ok, I have Ibuprofen, just tell me you live close to the N. GA Mountains and I’ll get it to you!
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I’ll take a naughty girl scout and a crawdaddy. hold the ibprophen. I like pain. rowr
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I want you to make me one of those egg nog’s!!
And…yeah…feeling woozy after looking at that picture of that girl…
Hmm some of them sound good forget the Ibuprophen & keep the drinks coming lol Happy TT
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Send them my way, I’ve already got the headache!
You are so funny! What a hilarious post… and awesome drink recipes! My dogs were looking at me funny for busting out laughing after mention of Anderson Cooper!
I’m so glad you didn’t send me anything relating to a goat. I have a… problem… with goats. They hate me, and will do to me whatever their wee diabolical minds can dream up. I have been (a) tied up by a goat, (b) butted by a zooful of baby goats, and (c) urinated on by a nasty, hairy billy goat, to name a few. After all that, the feeling is mutual.
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Love the list - I don’t drink but I know my alcohol in case I’m on jeopardy and the catergory is potent potables. LOL
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Hilarious!
I don’t drink martinis but it sure looks pretty!
Seeing double? I’m not seeing double! Oh oh, maybe I better get these glasses cleaned.
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LOL! But I wouldn’t thank you for most of those. I do like White Russians, though.
My TT is up. Yours is more exciting than mine.
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What’s with all the ibuprofen? If you’re going to drink in New Orleans, you can’t be a sissy about it.
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Those were hilarious—and made me salivate a bit, especially the sour apple martini. I can’t drink anymore, alas, but I used to love a fancy cocktail.
Love your home makeover shots as well! Quite a transformation! And a good point about Extreme Home Makeover; I’ve wondered the same things.
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Hi Lulu,
Let’s go to New Orleans (you know that I’m your special travel companion). And, the French Quarters and the Casino would be fun.
All those drinks look good. My favorite would be #6 - the Pina po-lada, and it would be even better with a jazz band.
Let me know when you’re ready to go!!!
Sadly almost every single one of those looks good to me. So good as a matter of fact, that I think I’m going to go whip me up one right now!
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Mrs. W - I think that your love of goats calls for a post about said goats…
LOL!! Nuthin’ better than getting drunk for a good cause!!
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These all look wonderful, but how do you drink them? Hubby and I have been trying out alcoholic drinks for the first time in our forty-plus years, and they taste TERRIBLE! We feel so left out. Maybe we’re just not grownup enough?
So can we make these drinks and just leave out the alcoholic part? I suppose then we could leave out the ibuprofen too…
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