The King Cake Cocktail
Just in time for Mardi Gras, today I am share the recipe for my King Cake Cocktail as seen in my Mardi Gras Tablescape for the Feast of King.
This week we have been celebrating carnival in preparation of Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday for the last month. Nothing says Mardi Gras like a really good piece of King Cake. Who knows, you might even get the piece with the baby inside. While today, the baby is a symbol of luck and prosperity to whoever finds it in their slice of cake. Some other non-traditional ideas, say if you get the baby you are responsible for purchasing next year’s cake and throwing the next Mardi Gras party. Well that sounds like fun, guess who got the baby last year, LOL. You can check out my entire party set up and all the details under the Mardi Gras Tablescapes located at this link.
There are so many traditions and superstitions that accompany King Cake. Did you know that it is believed that consuming King Cake outside of the carnival season will result in rain on Mardi Gras day? The traditional colors used on the king cake originally derived from the Christian religion. The purple symbolizes justice, the green symbolizes faith, and the gold symbolizes power. The three colors are said to honor the three kings who visited Jesus on Epiphany, the 12th day after Christmas.
GROCERY LIST:
- 1 oz. King Cake Vodka
- ½ oz. Amaretto
- ¾ oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream
- ½ oz. Grand Marnier
- ¾ oz. Half & Half
- Colored Sugar– Purple, Green, and Gold
- Cinnamon to Garnish
The first thing you will want to do is dip a Martini glass in water so you rim the edge with the colored sugars. You will want to section the three color into blocks as seen in the picture below. The glasses can be pre dipped and sugar rimmed ahead of time to make your job a little bit easier, especially if you will be expecting a large crowd.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then add the King Cake Flavored Vodka, Baileys, Grand Marnier, Amaretto and Half & Half. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into the sugar rimmed glass and serve. Garnish with cinnamon. Add a fun straw, a baby and serve.
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How fun are these cocktails!! I never knew there was such a thing as King Cake Vodka (and I live in Louisiana – the capital of Mardi Gras). I may just have to give these a try!
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This actually answered my question of what to make to celebrate on Fat Tuesday. I am sure the hubby will love it thank you!
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Love this idea to celebrate Fat Tuesday next week! Easy to make and most of the items I have in the cupboard. Thanks!
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Needed this on Tuesday it has been a crazy week. Love how pretty this cocktail turned out with the trim color sugars. Great post!
This looks like a tasty treat, I am sorry that I did not see it sooner. I will pin it for next year then it will make it on to my radar.
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I definitely wanted to try this one out. I love king cake, mainly because it is not to sweet, except for the icing. I love the almond and cinnamon flavors too.
This looks great I saw it on Pinterest and had to check it out. Even though Mardi Gras was last week I still think it looks tasty, Thanks!
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I actually wanted to say this was a big hit at our house last week. We made a few for some unexpected guests and they loved them. Thank for the idea!
You know this is my favorite holiday down here in MS, yes we celebrate it too, it is not just for those cajans’. LOL
I would love one of these, they look darling and sound delicious.
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This sounds great! But where on earth did you find King Cake Vodka? Or can I substitute in vanilla? Thanks!?
I think it was a seasonal flavor, but Lucky Player brand (http://luckyplayervodka.com/product/king-cake/) has one and I also saw version in Pennical. You can use a Vanilla or Cake flavored one if you can not find the King Cake version.
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I have never had a king cake but it sounds really great. I have to tell ya I love that your make cocktails out of other things, store’s king cakes I think that is so cool.
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Love me some king cake so I know this would be delicious.
This is such a cute idea for the holidays.
What a fun idea for this time of year, I love all the pretty colors as the sugar rim.
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Very interesting! I will keep it in mind for my next party.
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Wow I love this idea how yummy
I can’t believe it’s almost time for Mardi Gras…February is FLYING by!! Also LOVE the vibrancy of your table setting, it turned out so good!!
-Madi xo |
This drink looks delicious! I’ll be making that at my next gathering!! Thank you for sharing!
I love the colors you chose for the sugar! What a fun cocktail! 🎉
These cocktails are sure to be delish. Trying them out on Fat Tuesday next week! Loved the tablescape too, gives the room such a festive feel. You’ve inspired me to invite the kids over for a fat Tuesday celebration!
How fun is this! I’ve always wanted to attend Mardi Gras, I so hope to one day soon.
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Oh yum, this is my kind of cocktail! I will be trying it!
I bet this king cake cocktail tastes amazing! I can’t wait to shake it up for tomorrow’s festivities.
Oh this cocktail sounds amazing! I definitely have to try it
This is such a fun idea for Mardi Gras! I love the colors!
This looks like my kind of cocktail! All those yummy ingredients! And it’s so colourful too, perfect for mardi gras!