Get Ready for a Savage Mardi Gras Celebration
Mardi Gras, aka Fat Tuesday, falls on March 5, 2019, this year, but people begin their Mardi Gras celebrations weeks before that. It's one of the most savage holidays of the year involving all kinds of delicious shots and cocktails, which is something Savage Scorpions can always get behind. (...or rather, inside!)
When Exactly Is Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras moves around slightly on the calendar from year to year because rather than a set date, it revolves around another moving holiday, Easter. Here's the rundown - Easter is always the first Sunday after the first Full Moon after the first day of spring. That is what determines the dates for Lent, and Fat Tuesday always falls the day before Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of Lent. Whew! It may just be easier to check your calendar each year!
Now, Fun Stuff!
The traditions and pageantry surrounding Mardi Gras are a blast, no matter what date it happens to fall on! There are certain things that always make you think of the holiday the second you see them. Here are some fun facts about the most common traditions.
The Drinks
The Hurricane is probably the drink most often associated with Mardi Gras. It's a New Orleans classic filled with different types of rums and passion fruit syrup served in a tall, curvy, "hurricane glass." Its origin story states that it was created in the 1940s by New Orleans tavern owner Pat O'Brien. His place was originally a speakeasy with the password of "storm's brewin'."
He had a lot of unpopular rums behind his bar that needed to be used up, so O'Brien figured out a way to mix them so that they were appealing to customers. He poured this new drink into a hurricane lamp-shaped glass, gave it away to sailors, and soon the drink caught on.
It's been a staple of the French Quarter ever since! The only improvement we could possibly make to this refreshing cocktail is the addition of a Savage Scorpion, either in it or perched magnificently upon the garnish!
The Masks
Masks have been a part of numerous celebrations throughout history. Masks in relation to Mardi Gras originated in ritual celebrations. Originally, they were worn so that party-goers could escape society and class restraints and feel free to be whomever they felt like. All classes mingled together without worry.
Today, masks are worn for fun by most. After all, it's a lot easier to let loose and enjoy yourself when there is a bit of anonymity to it. Anyone riding on a float in New Orleans, however, is required by law to wear a mask!
The Beads
While beads are by far the most commonly known item tossed from parade floats, there are actually quite a few "throws" that people line the streets to catch. A wide variety of trinkets may be thrown from a float, including beads, doubloons, cups, toys, and much more. Different krewes have their own signature trinkets. Zulu is famous for coconuts, Muses for shoes, Nyx for purses, and Alla for genie lamps.
Trinkets were thrown to crowds beginning in the early 1870s. In 1884, the King of the Carnival started using medallions, similar to today's doubloons. These have become a collector's item with the parade's yearly theme on one side and the krewe's emblem on the other.
Make Your Mardi Gras Savage
Mardi Gras is most definitely a holiday worthy of a savage celebration, and our fun & creative cocktail garnish is the perfect way to take any party from ordinary to extraordinary! Besides a great drink garnish, serving your guests a scorpion shot is always an easy way to inject some excitement into any gathering. This year, celebrate this fun holiday in style and bring along a few Savage Scorpions when you do. Then you'll be able to find out #HowSavageAreYou!
When Exactly Is Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras moves around slightly on the calendar from year to year because rather than a set date, it revolves around another moving holiday, Easter. Here's the rundown - Easter is always the first Sunday after the first Full Moon after the first day of spring. That is what determines the dates for Lent, and Fat Tuesday always falls the day before Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of Lent. Whew! It may just be easier to check your calendar each year!
Now, Fun Stuff!
The traditions and pageantry surrounding Mardi Gras are a blast, no matter what date it happens to fall on! There are certain things that always make you think of the holiday the second you see them. Here are some fun facts about the most common traditions.
The Drinks
The Hurricane is probably the drink most often associated with Mardi Gras. It's a New Orleans classic filled with different types of rums and passion fruit syrup served in a tall, curvy, "hurricane glass." Its origin story states that it was created in the 1940s by New Orleans tavern owner Pat O'Brien. His place was originally a speakeasy with the password of "storm's brewin'."
He had a lot of unpopular rums behind his bar that needed to be used up, so O'Brien figured out a way to mix them so that they were appealing to customers. He poured this new drink into a hurricane lamp-shaped glass, gave it away to sailors, and soon the drink caught on.
It's been a staple of the French Quarter ever since! The only improvement we could possibly make to this refreshing cocktail is the addition of a Savage Scorpion, either in it or perched magnificently upon the garnish!
The Masks
Masks have been a part of numerous celebrations throughout history. Masks in relation to Mardi Gras originated in ritual celebrations. Originally, they were worn so that party-goers could escape society and class restraints and feel free to be whomever they felt like. All classes mingled together without worry.
Today, masks are worn for fun by most. After all, it's a lot easier to let loose and enjoy yourself when there is a bit of anonymity to it. Anyone riding on a float in New Orleans, however, is required by law to wear a mask!
The Beads
While beads are by far the most commonly known item tossed from parade floats, there are actually quite a few "throws" that people line the streets to catch. A wide variety of trinkets may be thrown from a float, including beads, doubloons, cups, toys, and much more. Different krewes have their own signature trinkets. Zulu is famous for coconuts, Muses for shoes, Nyx for purses, and Alla for genie lamps.
Trinkets were thrown to crowds beginning in the early 1870s. In 1884, the King of the Carnival started using medallions, similar to today's doubloons. These have become a collector's item with the parade's yearly theme on one side and the krewe's emblem on the other.
Make Your Mardi Gras Savage
Mardi Gras is most definitely a holiday worthy of a savage celebration, and our fun & creative cocktail garnish is the perfect way to take any party from ordinary to extraordinary! Besides a great drink garnish, serving your guests a scorpion shot is always an easy way to inject some excitement into any gathering. This year, celebrate this fun holiday in style and bring along a few Savage Scorpions when you do. Then you'll be able to find out #HowSavageAreYou!
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