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Football & tailgating recipes include punches to pass around, individual drinks and shots with team themes in mind and themes with football spirit.

Licor 43 Mini Beer

Posted on January 30, 2013 | 1 Comment

A while back I posted the Baby Guinness shot as a two ingredient drink just in time for a labor free Labor Day. Not only is the Baby Guinness eye catching and Baby Guinness Shot is a two ingredient layered shot. - photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist easy, but it’s delicious. Now Licor 43 has created a new shot that is equally eye catching, easy to build and insanely delicious. It’s the Mini Beer. You guessed it, no beer included. It’s just meant to look like a mini frosted mug of goodness.

Since both shots are beer oriented in appearance and name, I thought they would both be perfect drink (or shot) picks for Super Bowl weekend. It doesn’t take much to get anyone in the mood for a good game of football, but this little shot of heaven is a great way to kick off festivities.

Licor 43 Mini Beer Layered Shot Recipe

Licor 43 Mini Beer layered shot with heavy cream. Doesn’t taste like beer at all. More like a creamsicle! – photo by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

Licor 43 Mini Beer

1-1/2 ounce Licor 43 – chilled

Splash of Heavy Cream

Fill shot glass 2/3 full of chilled Licor 43. Top with layer of heavy cream. Layer heavy cream on top of Licor 43 by slowly pouring it over the back of spoon.

While I love a good mug of beer, this little shot tastes more like a decadent creamsicle. Great way to celebrate a touchdown, field goal or great play. Cheers!

Read the Licor 43 review which includes three more cocktail recipes by following the link.

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5 on Friday: Tailgate Essentials

Posted on September 28, 2012 | Leave a comment

Five Things Tailgate Essentials - photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Baby Guinness layered shot. Two ingredients. Delicious.
Jack Daniel’s Pigskin Punch. Easy make & take recipe for a crowd.
Egg optional in this Chicago Sour using Black Cherry Vodka.
The classic standby; Rum & Coke with a few variations to keep it interesting.
And of course the classic Irish Coffee.

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Rogue Pirate

Posted on September 26, 2012 | Leave a comment

Rogue Pirate is a variation on the Bulldog, which usually contains Half & Half with Cola topper. It is also sometimes made with Vodka rather than Rum as used here. Root beer complements the spiced rum flavors and vanilla roundness. Perhaps appropriate for a laid back evening with friends or during game time.

Rogue Pirate – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Spiced Rum

1 ounce Coffee Liqueur

1 ounce Chocolate Milk

1 ounce Root Beer

Place first three ingredients in large rocks glass over fresh ice. Stir. Top with root beer.

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Black Velveteen

Posted on September 12, 2012 | Leave a comment

Possibly beer’s popularity goes far beyond taste and reaches to the core of human basics; pleasure seeking ease of consumption. You’ll never take the beer away from the man, but perhaps the man can be lead to the most basic of beer cocktails by way of easy recipe construction. The Black Velveteen is based upon the Black Velvet cocktail which consists of Guinness and Brut Champagne. This beer-tail keeps more in line with liquids one might have on hand at usual tailgate gatherings, football watch parties or corner pubs.

Black Velveteen

1 measure Hard Cider

1 measure Stout

Place liquids in chilled beer glass in order given.

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Fruited Beer Cocktails

Posted on February 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

Die hard beer fans may never be persuaded to taint their beer with tablespoons of fresh strawberry or raspberry lemonade, but then again change could be good if not interesting to say the least.

Beer Pour - photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Raspberry Beer Cocktail

3/4 cup Fresh Raspberries*

3-1/2 – 12-ounce Bottles Beer, chilled

12 ounces Frozen Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate, thawed

1/2 cup Vodka

Muddle raspberries in bottom of pitcher. Top with beer, thawed raspberry lemonade and vodka. Stir. Serve in rocks glasses over fresh ice. *3/4 cup thawed frozen raspberries can be substituted for fresh if needed.

Strawberry Panache

12 ounces Light Beer

2 tablespoons Fresh Strawberries – diced

Lemon Lime Soda

Fill chilled pilsner glass three quarter full with beer. Add diced strawberries. Top with lemon lime soda. Stir. Cocktail by Fleur de Sel, 5 East 20th Street, New York

Beer Sangria – created by Roger Kugler, Boqueria

6 ounces Brooklyn Lager

2 ounces Fresh Lemon Juice

2 ounces Pear Puree

2 ounces Triple Sec

Place all ingredients in mixing tin. Stir slowly to mix, but not flatten beer. Pour into pint glass filled half with fresh ice. Garnish with seasonal fruits.

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Summer Beer

Posted on February 2, 2012 | 1 Comment

When the heat is on it’s time for a little refreshment. Divide this drink between two large beer mugs or keep it all to yourself with one mighty huge glass. Summer Beer keeps the big game day no sweat.

Summer Beer

9 ounces Fresh Lemonade

12 ounces Bottle Beer

1-1/2 ounces Citrus Vodka

Lemon Wedge Garnish

Fill glass with ice. Place half the lemonade in the glass. Slowly pour beer over lemonade. Add remaining lemonade. Top with vodka. Stir gently. Squeeze lemon wedge over top and drop into glass.

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Gridiron Greats Football & Tailgating Cocktails & Drink Recipes

Posted on January 22, 2011 | 1 Comment

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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Toast the End of a Rivalry: Huskers Versus Sooners

Posted on December 4, 2010 | 1 Comment

Tonight’s college football lineup brings a great football rivalry to an end. The Husker Nation goes head to head with the Oklahoma Sooners. Brandon Cavanaugh writes a terrific article explaining what the matchup between these two teams is all about at BleacherReport.com. This last showdown between UNL and OU has come with great anticipation throughout the entire season. Lift a glass to toast these great teams and then get ready to cheer your pick to the final touchdown.

Red Hot Husker – created by Cheri Loughlin

3/4 part Hot Damn Cinnamon Schnapps

1/4 part Carolans Irish Cream

1/4 part Kahlua Especial

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into a shot glass.

Big Red was also created with the Husker Nation in mind.

Crimson Coma

1 ounce Vodka

1 ounce Raspberry Liqueur

3 ounces Cola

Place vodka and liqueur in highball glass with ice. Top with cola. Stir.

Crimson & Cream is a layered shot.

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Quick & Easy Drink Pairings for Football Weekend

Posted on November 19, 2010 | 1 Comment

Another week comes to a close and the words rolling off the tongue are thank goodness there’s football! Better yet there are many complementary drink recipes already on the books that go hand in hand with many football teams. It’s just a matter of finding them for clever match-ups.

Houston Texans fans might be pleased to find the Texsun cocktail served martini style with minimal ingredients. This clever cocktail includes bourbon and dry vermouth. Serve this on the rocks for easier tailgate preparation if you prefer.

Texsun – Difford’s Guide #7

1-1/2 parts Bourbon

1-1/2 parts Dry Vermouth

1-1/2 part Pink Grapefruit Juice

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Dallas Cowboys fans also get a taste of bourbon, but this time mixed with a little dark rum. The Midnight Cowboy is a darker spirited cocktail with warmer tones. Though it is traditionally served martini style it would make an excellent long drink served on the rocks. Better still, place 2 to 3 ounces of espresso in a tall glass on the rocks and add the remaining ingredients for a terrific early morning eye opening tailgate drink. Please keep in mind football and tailgating can be an all day event, so please consume responsibly.

Midnight Cowboy

2 parts Bourbon

1 part Dark Rum

1/2 part Half & Half or Heavy Whipping Cream

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake thoroughly. Strain into a cocktail glass. Notation: There is no sugar in this cocktail. If your preference is a little sweet, add a wee amount of simple syrup to taste.

There is a shot by the name of Panther just waiting patiently for Carolina Panthers fans. Unfortunately this particular shot does not carry the same team colors, but perhaps will sip as slyly as a panther instead.

Panther

1 part Peach Brandy

1 part White Crème de Menthe

Place liquids in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into a shot or shooter glass.

The St. Louis Rams should plan on shaking things up on the field this weekend. Fans should cheer them on with the Battering Ram. This long drink contains a few more ingredients than the previous recipes, but definitely provides long sipping satisfaction. Battering Ram leans a little toward sweet, so hold off on the sweet and sour mix until last and add it in according to taste preference for sweet factor.

Battering Ram

1/2 part Light Rum

1/2 part Dark Rum

1/2 part Homemade Sweet & Sour

1/4 part Bourbon

3 parts Orange Juice

Tonic Water

Orange Slice Garnish

Combine all liquid ingredients except tonic water in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into a highball glass filled half with ice. Top with tonic water. Garnish with orange slice.

Milkshakes go back as a personal favorite since childhood, so the Brown Cow recipe was a no brainer for inclusion in football favorites. A little tweak of the recipe and use of Kahlua Especial turns this classic into something special for Cleveland Browns fans.

Especial Brown Cow – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 parts Kahlua

2-1/2 parts Milk

2-1/2 parts Half & Half

Splash Chocolate Syrup

Combine Kahlua, milk and half & half in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into Hurricane glass over fresh ice. Drizzle chocolate syrup over top.

The Jaguar contains the deeply rich flavor of Galliano blended with velvety ice cream for a lovely concoction for Jacksonville Jaguars fans. Winter chill might be settling in, but it’s really never too cold for a temptingly delicious ice cream treat.

Jaguar

2 parts Galliano

1 part White Crème de Cacao

2 scoops Ice Cream

Whipped Cream Garnish

Blend Galliano, White Crème de Menthe and ice Cream in a blender until completely smooth. Serve in a parfait glass with whipped cream garnish.

San Francisco 49ers fans already know their team is named in honor of miners who headed west in a quest for gold. It’s appropriate to drive the team spirit home with a golden cocktail that takes little preparation so more time can be spent watching the game. Golden Nail is a nice and easy smooth sipper.

Golden Nail

1-1/2 parts Bourbon

3/4 parts Southern Comfort

2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters

Orange Twist Garnish

Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir. Strain into an Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice. Garnish with fresh orange zest.

More football favorite cocktails and shot recipe articles can be found in the Football & Tailgating categories section or listed as individual recipes in the right hand column under Football & Tailgating.

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Monday Night Football Drink Recipes Soar with the Eagles

Posted on November 15, 2010 | 1 Comment

Tonight the Philadelphia Eagles take to the field in a Monday Night Football match-up against the Washington Redskins. As teams battle it out on the gridiron, fans rally for their favorites in the stands, in sports bars and gathered with friends in the comfort of their own homes. Cheer your team to the final win by showing spirit for the game. Two fun drinks to help rally the Eagle spirit are listed below.

Soaring with Eagles – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Gin

1 ounce Crème Yvette

1/2 ounce Lemon Juice

1/8 to 1/4 ounce Simple Syrup

Build cocktail over fresh ice in rocks glass. Stir.

Though Soaring with Eagles does not show team spirit through color, this fresh flavored drink inspires through taste. This version has been adapted from a more time consuming frozen drink by the name of Eagle Dream using fresh egg whites and caster sugar. Crème de Violette may be used in exchanged for Crème Yvette.

Green Genie

1 part Green Chartreuse

1 part Tequila

Place spirits in mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into chilled shot glass or serve in rocks glass over fresh ice.

More Football and Tailgating recipes may be found in the right hand sidebar listed by individual drink name. As always, please sip responsibly.

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Category Archives: Football & Tailgating

Licor 43 Mini Beer

Licor 43 Mini Beer Layered Shot Recipe

5 on Friday: Tailgate Essentials

Rogue Pirate

Black Velveteen

Fruited Beer Cocktails

Summer Beer

Gridiron Greats Football & Tailgating Cocktails & Drink Recipes

Toast the End of a Rivalry: Huskers Versus Sooners

Quick & Easy Drink Pairings for Football Weekend

Monday Night Football Drink Recipes Soar with the Eagles

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