On March 8th, Bourbon Street (NoLA )will overflow with booze and beads as Amerimage001icans celebrate “Fat Tuesday.” If you can’t make it to the French Quarter, get a taste of the Big Easy with these festive cocktails.

The Big Easy
Refreshing, yet potent, this simple drink has the flavors and energy of Mardi Gras.

½ cup ice
2 parts 1800 tequila
2 parts champagne
1 part cranberry Juice

In a shaker, combine tequila, passion fruit syrup, and lime juice. Shake well and pour mixture into a glass of ice. Top with champagne and stir. Garnish with mint leaves.

Agave Jazz Julep
Inspired by kitchens in the Deep South and a staple in New Orleans bars, this Southern cocktail is sure to spice up your celebration.

2 parts tequila
8 fresh mint leavesimage004
1 part agave syrup
2 parts ginger ale
Muddle mint leaves in glass.

Add agave and tequila. Stir and top with ginger ale. Garnish with mint leaves.

– Recipes and photographs courtesy of 1800 Tequila and DOBEL Tequila.