RAZZOO ' S AMPS UP THE
BIG EASY EXPERIENCE
by MELISSA DOWLING
When you ’ re a New Orleans-inspired restaurant concept , you ’ d better bring the fun and the flavor — in the food , a festive atmosphere and , especially , the adult beverages . That ’ s in part why Razzoo ’ s Cajun Cafe underwent an entire revamp of its drink menu last summer .
Razzoo ’ s , which currently operates 23 locations in Texas , Oklahoma and North Carolina , introduced nearly a dozen new drinks that emphasize fruity flavors and vibrant colors designed to match the brand ’ s lively ambiance .
“ Our cocktail menu undergoes seasonal reviews to keep things fresh and exciting ,” says Shaena Tuohy , senior director of marketing . The full menu redo is part of the beverage team staying on top of trending flavors and guest preferences .
The new menu includes French Quarter-inspired sips such as the Remy Paradise Punch , made with Remy Martin VSOP Cognac , Don Q Piña rum , Finest Call watermelon puree , pineapple juice and Finest Call single pressed lime juice ; the Moonshine Mary , with Ole Smoky White Lightnin ’ moonshine and Zing Zang Bloody Mary mix ; and the Coco-Lotta , with Teremana reposado tequila , Finest Call premium citrus sour , Coco Reàl cream of coconut , pineapple juice and a Kraken Black Spiced Rum float .
Another new rum drink is the Zydeco Zombie , made with Bacardi Superior rum , Don Q Gold rum , Mr . Boston Triple Sec , Finest Call citrus sour , mango puree , Grenadine and Red Bull Yellow Edition . A vodka-based addition is called Dis ‘ N Dat , featuring New Amsterdam peach vodka , Disaronno Amaretto , lemon juice , Fever-Tree ginger beer and Twisted Tea . And the Wild Rona-Rita , with Teremana reposado tequila , Monin desert pear syrup , Monin wildberry puree and Finest Call premium citrus sour , topped with a Coronita , is a newcomer to Razzoo ' s Margarita lineup .
PORCH POUNDERS AND FISHBOWLS
Razzoo ’ s new menu introduces the Porch Pounders , a selection of spiked flavored lemonades served in 22−oz . mason jars and priced at $ 13 . The Porch Pounder lineup includes Strawberry Moonshine Lemonade ( Old Smoky White Lightnin ’ moonshine , Reàl Strawberry , Minute Maid lemonade and Sprite ); Crown Peach Lemonade ( Crown Royal Regal Peach whiskey , Reàl peach and Minute Maid lem-
Left : Razzoo ’ s specializes in scratch-made Cajun dishes such as gumbo , crawfish , etouffee , jambalaya and hand-battered fried seafood , along with colorful drinks and a lively atmosphere that evokes New Orleans . Above : The Wild Rona-Rita , with Teremana reposado tequila , Monin desert pear syrup , Monin wildberry puree , Finest Call premium citrus sour and a Coronita , is a newcomer to Razzoo ' s Margarita lineup .
onade ); and Berry Barrel Lemonade ( Jack Daniels , Reàl blackberry , Finest Call citrus sour , Minute Maid lemonade and Sprite ).
As part of the menu overhaul , Razzoo ’ s brought back its fan-favorite Gator Punch , a mammoth 89−oz . cocktail served in a shareable fishbowl . It ’ s a concoction of New Amsterdam vodka , Don Q Cristal rum , Mr . Boston banana liqueur , Skyy Infusions citrus vodka , The Kraken spiced rum , Southern Comfort and Gator Punch juice .
The restaurant also rolled out two more shareable fishbowls : The Big Blue Mamou ( Skyy Infusions citrus vodka , Mr . Boston Blue Curaçao , Finest Call premium citrus sour and Sprite ); and the Pontchartrain Punch ( Captain Morgan spiced rum , Mr . Boston banana liqueur , Mr . Boston Blue Curaçao , pineapple juice , orange juice and Sprite ).
What are some of the most popular cocktails at Razzoo ’ s ? The Remy Paradise Punch , Frozen Mardi Rita and
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