Hurricane Carl

By corlear

At first I thought this cocktail was named after me because the staff needed a drink after spending the day with me in the kitchen! Truth be told, this drink was concocted for our phenomenal Mardi Gras celebration since Hurricanes historically are the chosen beverage in New Orleans.

Ingredients

• For the Simple Syrup:
• 2 tablespoons grenadine
• 1 teaspoon Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
• Juice of 1 lime
• Chilled champagne
• 4 thin lime slices for garnish
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Make the Simple Syrup:
Bring water and sugar to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, about 1 to 2 minutes, or until sugar is dissolved. Chill and store in covered container in refrigerator to use as needed.

In a small pitcher make the base by stirring together grenadine, Simple Syrup and lime juice. Divide mixture evenly among 4 champagne flutes. Top each glass off with 4 to 5 ounces champagne. Garnish with a lime slice; cut and placed over edge of the glass.