Southern Comfort brings the taste of New Orleans to the UK with cocktails created by Giles Looker. Treat your taste buds to these easy mixers stateside while indulging in Mardi Gras celebrations at home or in the heart of New Orleans.

Southern Comfort Mardi Gras Drinks

Southern Nectar

1-1/2 ounce Southern Comfort

1-1/2 ounce Cranberry juice

1-1/2 ounce Apple juice

Lime Wedge Garnish

Fill a tall glass with ice. Build drink with ingredients in the order given. Stir briefly. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Southern Spice

1-1/2 ounce Southern Comfort

3-1/2 ounces Ginger Beer

Fill a tall glass with ice. Add Southern Comfort first. Top with ginger beer. Serve with straw.

Louisiana Jam

1-1/2 ounce Southern Comfort

3/4 ounce Lemon Juice

3/4 ounce Apple Juice

2 teaspoons Apricot Jam

8 Mint Leaves

1/4 ounce Simple Syrup

Lemon Wedge & Mint Sprig Garnish

Place mint leaves and simple syrup in bottom of a clean, empty jam jar. Add remaining liquid ingredients and apricot jam. Top with crushed ice. Place lid on jar and shake to blend making sure apricot jam is incorporated well into the mixture. Remove lid and top with more crushed ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge and mint sprig.

Recipes and photos provided by Slice PR, London.

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