Gridiron Greats Football & Tailgating Cocktails & Drink Recipes

Customize your game day football watching experience with cocktail recipes that follow football action play by play.

First Down Shot – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Voyant Chai

1/2 ounce Godiva White Chocolate

Layer in shot glass in order given. – Give the first round your best shot.

Fuzzy Field Goal – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Jagermeister

1/2 ounce Peach Schnapps

3/4 ounce Bacardi Peach Red

2 ounces Orange Juice

Orange Slices Garnish

Build over ice in highball glass. Garnish with orange slices.

Gridiron Lemonade – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Jagermeister

1/4 ounce Hot Damn Cinnamon Schnapps

1/2 ounce Buttershots

3 ounces Lemonade

Lemon Wheel Garnish

Build over ice in highball glass. Stir. Garnish with lemon wheel.

Hail Mary – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Jim Beam Black

2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce

5 dashes Tabasco Sauce

2 dashes Angostura

1/4 ounce Lime Juice

3 ounces Clamato Juice

Jalapeno Stuffed Olives Garnish

Build over ice in highball glass in order given. Stir. Garnish with jalapeno stuffed olives or garnish of choice. – Ride on heritage and team spirit.

Necessary Roughness – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Tequila

1/2 ounce Peach Schnapps

1/2 ounce Crème de Cassis

1/2 ounce Lime Juice

Lime Wedge Garnish

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into margarita glass rimmed with salt. Garnish with lime wedge. – Classic ventures beyond ordinary.

Red Zone Shot – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Hot Damn Cinnamon Schnapps

1/2 ounce Goldschlager

Layer in shot glass in order given. – A moment in the hot spot.

Spearing the Stag – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Coconut Rum

1 ounce Jagermeister

1-1/2 ounce Pineapple Juice

Pineapple Spear Garnish

Build over ice in rocks glass. Garnish with skewered pineapple. – Easiest penalty you’ll ever sip.

Strong Safety – created by Cheri Loughlin

Barspoon Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup

Barspoon Hazelnut Syrup

Hot Coffee

Whipped Cream

Cacao Bits

Place chocolate syrup and hazelnut syrup in heat proof mug. Fill with hot coffee. Top with Whipped cream. Sprinkle with Cacao bits. – Tailgates begin early and go long; caffeine to keep your wits.

T-formation – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea

1/2 ounce Southern Comfort

1/4 ounce Peach Schnapps

2 ounces Apricot Nectar

2 ounces Lemonade

Squeeze of Half a Lemon

Lemon Wheel Garnish

Build over ice in highball glass. Stir. Garnish with lemon wheel. – Southern style with wicked twist.

Third & Long – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

1 part Tequila

1/2 part Light Rum

1/2 part Vodka

1/2 part Triple Sec

3/4 part Lemon Juice

1-1/2 part Cola

Lemon Wedge Garnish

Build in a tall glass over ice. Top with cola. Garnish with lemon wedge if desired. – Three spirits, long on taste.

Quick Count Rattler – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Yukon Jack

1/2 ounce Apricot Brandy

3/4 ounce Southern Comfort

1 ounce Apricot Nectar

1/4 ounce Lemon Juice

Build in rocks glass over fresh ice. Stir. Garnish with lemon wheel. – Sip too fast & this might bite!

Bull by the Horns – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Red Stag by Jim Beam

1 ounce Jagermeister

2 ounces Red Bull

Maraschino Cherries Garnish

Build over ice in rocks glass. Garnish with maraschino cherries. – Two stags & bull battle for perfect play.

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