Mardi Gras Mahjong

Happy Mardi Gras!

To celebrate, I wanted to re-share my Mardi Gras Mahjong Night—this theme was so much fun to pull together! I love hosting themed nights, and this one really took things to the next level. The evening was filled with yummy snacks, festive French 75 cocktails, jazzy vibes, cozy attire, and lots of mahjong.

Whether you’re planning a Mardi Gras celebration or just want a fun excuse to gather your friends, a Mardi Gras Mahjong night is the perfect mix of festive fun and cozy vibes. Keep reading for all the details—because you’ll definitely want to throw this one yourself!

Side note: If you are trying to track down a King Cake around Mardi Gras, Publix carries them for less than $15!

Mardi Gras Mahjong Snacks

I always love to scatter snacks around our mahjong table. Here was my line-up: Popcorn, Nerds Gummy Clusters, Werther’s (our old lady candy requirement for every mahjong night), Unreal Dark Chocolate Covered Peanut Gems, MadeGood Chocolate Chip Cookies, White Fudge Dipped Pretzels (that I drizzled with lavender candy melts) — and of course, King Cake!

Admittedly, I know very little about Mardi Gras traditions. However, I’m married to a man who lived in New Orleans for several years and knew to put the baby IN the King Cake for me!

My Shopping List

I found beads, coins, and napkins at Party City. The final touch was yellow and purple tulips.

Mardi Gras Mahjong Cocktail

For our French 75 cocktails, I used Empress 1908 Indigo Gin to give it that gorgeous purple color. These were SUCH a big hit! You can never go wrong with a French 75 though, am I right? Even if you aren’t a gin drinker, I promise this cocktail doesn’t have any gin taste at all!