As the sounds of brass bands and parade cheers fill Missouri’s Mardi Gras celebrations, we’re raising a glass to New Orleans tradition with bold spirits, vibrant flavors, and festive cocktails.
🎠Featured Cocktails & Rums
Yes, Hurricanes are the iconic drink of New Orleans, but this Mardi Gras season, try a new twist like the Navy Grog or Jamrock. These cocktails highlight rich rum character balanced with bright citrus flavors.
Behind these classic and modern rum cocktails are producers deeply rooted in Caribbean tradition.
Caribbean Spirits & Hamilton Rums
Caribbean Spirits, owned by the iconic Ed Hamilton, has been producing authentic rum since 1670. The estate uses traditional pot still distillation, a process that predates modern column stills. The result is a heavy-bodied rum with high ester content, celebrated for its depth, richness, and authenticity.
Caribbean Spirits carries an extensive collection of rums for every palate, from bold and funky expressions to refined, approachable styles. Perfect for both classic tiki recipes and creative modern cocktails.
Navy Grog
Recipe inspiration: https://beachbumberry.com/recipe-navygrog.html
- Âľ oz fresh lime juice
- Âľ oz white grapefruit juice
- Club soda
- 1 oz each gold Demerara rum, dark Jamaican rum, and white Cuban or Puerto Rican rum
- 1 oz honey mix (heat equal parts honey and water until dissolved, then cool)
Shake with ice, then strain into a glass containing an ice cone. Top lightly with club soda.
The Duppy Share
The Duppy Share inspires friends to unite and escape the ordinary by embracing the Spirit of the Caribbean.
As whiskey ages, a portion evaporates to the angels, the Angel’s Share. In the Caribbean, legend tells of playful Jamaican spirits called Duppies that swoop between distilleries, stealing the very best of the rum as it ages in oak barrels. These fun-loving spirits exist to bring people together and help create unforgettable memories.
The Duppy Share is not just a celebration of rum, but of the Caribbean itself. A unique group of islands between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, known for their warmth, beauty, and welcoming spirit. Every bottle captures the fun, excitement, and soul of the islands.
Jamrock
Recipe inspiration: https://www.theduppyshare.com/blogs/news/our-top-5-fruity-rum-cocktails
- 1Âľ oz The Duppy Share Spiced Rum
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- Top with coconut water
Serve in a highball glass.
Garnish with a wedge of lime, an orange wheel, and fresh mint.
Drink Duppy. Share the Spirit of the Caribbean.
🍷 Beyond the Parade: Levee & Loam Wines
When the beads come off and the music slows down, Levee & Loam offers wines with character and a true sense of place. Perfect for post-parade dinners, crawfish boils, or casual gatherings with friends. These wines deliver excellent value and are ideal for those large post-parade gatherings.
Levee & Loam wines are deeply rooted in California’s history, where great wines are grown, not “made.” They celebrate the unique microclimate and viticulture shaped by the levees of the Sacramento Delta, where vines thrive in fertile loam, abundant sunshine, and cooling delta breezes. Balanced and food-friendly, these wines emphasize nuance, freshness, and subtlety sip by sip.
Try These Selections:
Levee & Loam Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Deep ruby color with aromas of ripe blueberry, red plum, earth, and hints of oak. Flavors of blackberry and bramble are supported by plush tannins, good body, and ample acidity.
Levee & Loam Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Fresh straw color with aromas of citrus and green apple. Flavors of green apple, tropical and citrus fruits, and a touch of minerality. Light-bodied with lifted acidity.
Reach out to your sales rep for cocktail specs, display ideas, or product availability as Mardi Gras festivities roll on.
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
