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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.

Fruited Beer Cocktails

Posted on February 3, 2012 | Comments Off

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.

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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Burgundy & Gold Cocktails Rally Washington Team Spirit

Posted on November 15, 2010 | 1 Comment

Washington, D.C., is home to seven professional sports teams which include men and women athletes who work and play hard. Though basketball, soccer, hockey and baseball rank high in the world of professional sports, there is nothing like the excitement of Monday Night Football to keep the chill of fall at bay when winter’s frost waits eagerly in the shadows. Tonight enjoy a few colorful burgundy and gold cocktails for spirited football fun while watching the Washington Redskins take on the Philadelphia Eagles.

Gold Rushing Shot – adaption by Cheri Loughlin

1 part Goldschlager

1 part Tequila

Chill spirits. Combine in shot glass.

Burgundy & Gold Margarita – created by Cheri Loughlin

2 ounces Reposado Tequila

3/4 ounce Premium Orange Liqueur

1/2 ounce Agave Syrup

1 ounce Lime Juice

1/4 ounce Blackberry Brandy

Lime Wedge Garnish

Salt

Rim chilled cocktail glass with salt if desired. Set aside. Place tequila, Cointreau, agave syrup and lime juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill thoroughly. Strain into prepared cocktail glass over fresh ice. Float blackberry brandy over top.

Burgundy Cocktail

2 parts Dry Red Wine

1 part Cognac

1/2 to 3/4 part Crème de Cassis

Place liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir until completely chilled. Strain into large wine glass.

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New Orleans Boasts Saintly Classic Cocktails

Posted on November 14, 2010 | 3 Comments

The fall football experience just heated up – behind the bar. Football fan or cocktail fanatic, pairing cocktails and fun food with events is as classic as the great American sport that plays out on the field. New Orleans boasts prohibition era classic cocktails that never seem to go out of style. Tailgate your way through the fall football season with a few traditional New Orleans classics. Find more Football and Tailgating recipes in the right hand sidebar.

New Orleans Cocktail

2 parts Bourbon

1/2 part Absinthe

1/2 part Simple Syrup

1/2 part Lemon Juice

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

New Orleans Milk Punch

2 parts Bourbon

1/2 to 1 part Dark Crème de Cacao

3 parts Milk

Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake thoroughly to blend and chill. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with grated nutmeg and cinnamon.

New Orleans Pink Gin

2 parts Gin

3 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters

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

Sazerac

Famous New Orleans Drinks & How to Mix ‘Em by Stanley Clisby Arthur, 1937

2 parts Brandy or Rye whiskey

1 dash Peychaud’s Bitters

1 dash of Angostura Bitters

1 teaspoon Sugar

1 teaspoon Absinthe

Rinse an old fashioned glass with absinthe. Discard excess. Stir remaining ingredients together gently in cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into the absinthe-coated glass.

Vieux Carre – Walter Bergeron, Hotel Monteleone

1 ounce Hennessy Cognac

1 ounce (ri)1 Rye Whiskey

1 ounce Carpano Antica Formula

1/4 ounce Benedictine

Dash Peychaud’s Bitters

Dash Angostura Bitters

Lemon Twist Garnish

Combine liquid ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

Obituary Cocktail

2 parts Plymouth Gin

1/4 part Dry Vermouth

1/4 part Pernod Absinthe

Combine ingredients in an iced tumbler. Stir well. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

Creole Julep – created by Maksym Pazuniak, Cure/Rambla

2-1/4 oz Cruzan Single Barrel Estate Rum

1/2 oz Clement Creole Shrubb

1/4 oz Captain Morgan 100

2 dashes Fee Bros. Peach bitters

2 dashes angostura bitters

8-10 mint leaves

1 Demerara Sugar Cube

Muddle sugar, Creole Shrubb and bitters until sugar is dissolved in a 10 oz. tall glass. Add mint and press to express oils. Add cracked ice. Add Cruzan and Captain Morgan 100 and stir until frost appears on outside of glass. Garnish with mint sprig.

Hurricane

1 part Dark Rum

1 part Light Rum

1/2 part Galliano

3/4 part Fresh Lemon Juice

1 part Passion Fruit Syrup

1-1/2 part Orange Juice

1-1/2 part Pineapple Juice

Dash of Angostura Bitters

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake. Strain into a hurricane glass over fresh ice. Garnish with slices of fresh tropical fruit and maraschino cherries if desired.

French 75

1-1/2 part Gin

3/4 part Lemon Juice

1/2 part Simple Syrup

Sparkling wine

Combine Gin, juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into a champagne flute. Top with champagne. Garnish with fresh lemon twist.

Try another variation of the French 75 using Cognac.

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Huskers Wrangle with the Longhorns

Posted on October 15, 2010 | Comments Off

In a state where rows of corn line the highway and fill the landscape just beyond fence lines in many neighborhoods, the big football game of the season takes place this weekend. The Texas Longhorns travel to Big Red nation to meet the Nebraska Huskers as they celebrate Red Out Around The World.

UT has not always been known for their ‘burnt orange’ color. The first mentions of orange and white colors were ribbons worn by baseball players and the student body in the 1880’s to show school spirit. From the 1880’s to 1897, the colors of UT ranged from white and gold, orange and white, orange and maroon, gold and maroon and mentions of royal blue in the mix. Orange and white became the official colors of UT by popular vote. UT football coach Clyde Littlefield brought “burnt orange” to the playing field in 1928 by ordering dark fade resistant orange uniforms for the team. The burnt orange color was revised yet again in the early 1960’s.

Burnt Orange Tang – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Clementine Vodka

1/2 ounce Triple Sec

1/2 ounce Amaretto

2 ounces Orange Juice

3/4 ounce Lime Juice

1/4 ounce Meyers’s Rum

Orange Slice Garnish

Add all liquids except Meyers’s Rum to highball glass over fresh ice. Stir. Garnish. Add float of Meyers’s Rum to top.

Saturday, October 16, UNL celebrates Red Out Around The World to unite Husker fans not only in the stadium, but those scattered around the world. This day is set aside to don your red, settle in with friends and join in the football watch party with all those watching Nebraska take on Texas. There are several ways to join in the sea of red. Let’s get the party started.

Big Red – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Gin

3/4 ounce Cherry Brandy

Ginger Ale

1/4 ounce Grenadine – optional

Maraschino Cherries Garnish

Build in a highball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with maraschino cherries.

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Battle of the Great Lakes Football & Tailgating Recipes

Posted on October 8, 2010 | Comments Off

One of the major college football matchups this week is an instate rivalry game between the Michigan State Spartans and Michigan Wolverines. The Spartans will literally go head to head in battle with the well recognized winged helmets worn by the Wolverines. These helmets are more than visual eye candy. In 1938, Fritz Crisler redesigned the Wolverine helmet for better visibility on the field for his passers and receivers. Though this seemingly small change improved season stats overall, it is most interesting to note that U-M debuted the winged helmets at the October 1, 1938, game against Michigan State and won with a score of 14-0.

Spartan Warrior – adapted by Cheri Loughlin from the Jagerita

1/2 ounce Jagermeister

1/2 ounce Tequila

1/4 ounce Orange Curacao*

1/4 ounce Blue Curacao*

Splash Lime Juice

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into shot glass. *Notation: The importance of combining the colors of Orange and Blue Curacao is to make this Spartan shot green.

Wingman – adapted by Cheri Loughlin from the Toddy Martini

1-1/2 ounce Blended Scotch

1 ounce Barenjager Honey Liqueur

3/4 ounce Lemon Juice

2 ounces Blackberry Sage Tea or Tea Flavor of Choice

Lemon Wheel Garnish

Place ice in highball glass. Add scotch, Barenjager and lemon juice. Stir. Top with flavored tea. Garnish with lemon wheel. Notation: The Toddy Martini can be found in Difford’s Encyclopedia of Cocktails.

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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

Burgundy & Gold Cocktails Rally Washington Team Spirit

New Orleans Boasts Saintly Classic Cocktails

Huskers Wrangle with the Longhorns

Battle of the Great Lakes Football & Tailgating Recipes

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