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Monday Night Football Kickoff Cocktails

Posted on September 27, 2010 | Leave a comment

If you listen closely in the distance the constant buzz and commotion of a fan base simmering with enthusiasm for the love of football can be heard before the first leaf of fall drops from the trees. Love of football begins with small towns and little leagues to Friday night high school cross town rivalries and continues through college and beyond. Living for the weekend isn’t just a saying when football season begins. It makes Monday a little more bearable when the work week rolls around too. Thank goodness for that little thing called Monday night football.

Go Team! – created by Joel Meister, Chicago

2 Lime Wedges

5 – 8 Mint Leaves

1/2 ounce Simple Syrup

1 ounce Stolichnaya Vanil Vodka

1 ounce Stolichnay Ohranj Vodka

1/2 ounce Midori Melon Liqueur

Club Soda

Muddle lime wedges and mint leaves with simple syrup in bottom of mixing glass. Add ice, vodkas and liqueur. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into highball glass over fresh ice. Top with club soda.

Chicago Sour – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

2 parts Effen Cherry Vodka

1 part Simple Syrup

3/4 part Fresh Lemon Juice

1 Egg White – optional

3 drops Angostura Bitters

Skewered Maraschino Cherries Garnish

Place liquids (and optional egg white if including) in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake thoroughly until frothy. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Add bitters to top of drink. Garnish with skewer of maraschino cherries. Pasteurized Egg Beaters can be used in place of fresh egg whites if desired.

Green Sneaker

2 parts Vodka

1/2 part Melon Liqueur

1/2 part Triple Sec

1/2 part Orange Juice

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass or strain into rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with orange wedge.

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Jack Daniel’s Tailgate Pigskin Punch Recipe

Posted on September 1, 2010 | Leave a comment

Fall weather brings a certain chill to the bone, but the high spirited action of football brings warmth to the air as college teams kick-off a weekend of gridiron play that lasts through to a Monday night football finish of professional play. Tailgate parties and gathering around the big screen with friends call for good food and drinks with little preparation time and lots of great taste. Jack Daniel’s Pigskin Punch can be made ahead for on the go serve for tailgate parties or service from the punch bowl for indoor parties around the big screen. Either way this recipe is fit for a crowd with a non-alcoholic variation included in the directions.

Pigskin Punch

Serves 15-18

1/2 cup Sugar

4 ounces Lemon Juice

6 ounces Orange Juice

4 ounces Grenadine

1 Liter Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey

1 Liter Club Soda

Mint Leaves

Ice Mold

Place sugar with lemon and orange juices in pitcher or punch bowl. Stir. Add grenadine and Jack Daniel’s. Stir again. Add club soda and ice mold just before serving. Garnish individual cups with mint leaves. For a non-alcoholic version leave out the Jack Daniel’s and use tea instead.

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Tagged Club Soda, Football Drinks, Fresh Lemon, Grenadine, Jack Daniel's Whiskey, Mint Leaves, Orange Juice, Tailgating, Whiskey

Pre-game Warm-up: Pigskin Shooter

Posted on March 15, 2009 | Leave a comment

Every football team, player and sports fan has a tradition or ritual they perform before the season begins or the start of every game. Perhaps it’s never washing a favorite jersey, consuming the same pregame meal or beginning with a spirited pep talk. Whatever your pre-game warm-up tradition is, a sure way to get the party started is with the Pigskin Shooter.

Pigskin Shooter