Cocktail de Canailles

We're teaming up with Krewe de Canailles and naming a cocktail in honor of the Lafayette Mardi Gras krewe!

Made with JT Meleck Vodka, blackberries, lime, and a sprig of mint leaves, the Cocktail de Canailles was a staff favorite when we made the drink here at the distillery. This cocktail is a spin on a traditional mojito that uses vodka instead of rum.

Cocktail de Canailles Ingredients (single serving)

• 2 oz. JT Meleck Vodka

• 3/4 oz. simple syrup

• 6 mint leaves

• 8 fresh blackberries

• half a lime, cut into quarters

Cocktail de Canailles Directions (single serving)

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle blackberries, lime, mint leaves, and simple syrup.

2. Add vodka and ice, then shake well for approximately 10 seconds.

3. Pour cocktail shaker contents into a serving glass, top with sparkling water, garnish with mint leaves and a lime peel, and enjoy!

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If you've ever been to Mardi Gras you know that sometimes more than one drink is appropriate, so we've also included quantities and directions for making a pitcher of the Cocktail de Canaille below!

Cocktail de Canailles by the pitcher Ingredients

• 1 bottle of JT Meleck Vodka

• 9.5 oz. of simple syrup

• 6 limes cut in half then quartered

• 72 mint leaves

• 4 cups fresh blackberries

Cocktail de Canailles by the pitcher Directions

1. In a bowl, muddle blackberries, lime, mint leaves, and simple syrup.

2. Add muddled mix, vodka, and crushed ice to a pitcher then mix well.

3. Pour into individual serving glasses and top with sparkling water.