Summer Solstice New Orleans Style

New Orleanian’s will find any reason to throw a party and Summer Solstice is no exception! Tonight, June 20^th at precisely 7:09 pm marks the first official day of summer and what better way to celebrate than with your friends, family, and a refreshing beverage to take the sting out of the heat!

The rest of the country is finally catching on to Summer Solstice parties, but to pull off your get-together it in true southern style try these delicious daiquiri and mixed beverage recipes that will be sure to impress!

Solace Strawberry Daiquiri:

A new twist on a local favorite!

3 oz. Pat O’Brien’s Strawberry Daiquiri Mix

2 packets Crystal Light Cherry Pomegranate Flavor

1.5 oz Rum

1 cup ice

Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix well. Pour into a chilled glass and garnish with a fresh strawberry!

 

Magnetic Margaritas:

Jose’ wont be the only one coming back for more!

3 oz. Pat O’Brien’s Margarita Mix

2 packets Crystal Light Raspberry Ice Flavor

1/2 oz. Triple Sec

1.5 oz. Tequila

1 cup of ice

Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix well. Adjust to taste. Pour into salt-rimmed chilled glass and garnish with fresh limes!

Add an additional kick with just a splash of St. Germain liquor to the top & stir in

 

Boastful Bloody Bull:

For those who have a few too many of the Magnetic Margaritas, heal your hang-over with our twist on a classic, mouthwatering Bloody Mary. A perfect blend of spice and flavor like only the Creole’s know how!

2 oz. Tabasco Bloody Mary Mix

1.5 oz canned condensed beef bouillon

1.5 oz Vodka

Freshly ground black pepper

4 Cajun Chef Spicy Green Beans

Combine Tabasco Mix, bouillon, vodka, and pepper and mix well. Pour over ice in a tall glass and garnish with spicy green beans.

Do you use our drink mixes in any new and interesting ways?  Share your recipes with us!  We would love to feature it on our blog, Facebook page, Twitter, and Pinterest!  This goes for all of our products!  We are always looking for great ideas from our loyal customers!

Memorial Day Seafood Boils!

Memorial Day is coming up this weekend and what better way to spend the day with family and friends than popping open an ice cold Abita Root Beer and sitting back to enjoy some of the great seafood that Mother Nature has provided!

 

Looking to host a seafood boil over the holiday?  Well, you have come to the right place.  NolaCajun.com has everything you need to make your boil one to remember!  From authentic Louisiana Cajun and Creole seafood boil spices to great fish fry mixes and amazing dipping sauces, we are your one stop shop for everything New Orleans and Cajun country has to offer!

Here are just a few of our great options!

• Liquid Boiling Seasonings
• Dry Boiling Seasonings
• Fish and Seafood Fry Mixes
• Hush Puppy and other Fry Mixes
• Seafood Dipping Sauces
• Cocktail Mixers
• Chips and Dips
• Candies and Sweets

So if you are looking for something a little on the spicy side or just a little milder, we can help!

Want to know how to boil the perfect batch of crawfish?  Check out our post on our Good Friday Crawfish Boil tradition!  Have a favorite recipe of your own?  Send it in!  We would love to feature it on our blog, Facebook page, Twitter, and Pinterest!  This goes for all of our products we are always looking for great ideas from our loyal customers!