Named for the mascot (the Weather Frog) of the Times Picayune Newspaper. The drink was first served at a big charity event held for the benefit of a home set up to house the boys who sold the newspapers in New Orleans.
The New Orleans Daily Picayune’s weather frog was introduced on January 13, 1894, to accompany the daily forecast.
* 3 Cups fresh Lemon Juice
* 1 Cup Sugar
* 1-1/2 Cups Pineapple Juice
* 1 Liter Seltzer (1 Bottle)
* 18 Strawberries
* 1 Small Pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into pieces
* 2 Lemons, sliced paper thin
* 1 Block Ice
* Crushed Ice
In a punch bowl, combine the lemon juice and sugar with 6 cups of water. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add the pineapple juice, seltzer, strawberries, pineapple pieces and lemon slices. Add a large block of Ice
To serve, fill each glass 1/3 full with crushed ice. Pour in punch, making sure to include a strawberry, a piece of pineapple and a lemon slice.
Makes about 1 Gallon
2 comments:
Im gonna try this drink tonite at tonys bar in kodiak alaska, my friend works there and I just told him about it....hope its good!
Ooooh, sounds good! Must try that.
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