So y’all know I mainly stick to beer, but don’ expect my guests to do the same. Last night I cracked open the bottle of Absolut New Orleans for my guests to try. As for mixers – well all I had was V8 tropical colada smoothie and beer. The guests opted for the V8 and had it over ice. Now mind you, the flavoring in this vodka is mango and black pepper. Somehow it worked and we have created a new New Orleans drink called the “Mandeville Medley.”

I challenge all my readers to go and make their own drink and send the name and ingredients to Frank Stansbury from Glazer’s at fstansbury@glazers.com (hope that is OK Frank)
(c/p at NOLA.com)