Football season is in full swing, and tailgating is more than just grilling burgers and cheering on your team—it’s an opportunity to celebrate with great company, great food, and even better cocktails. Whether you’re rooting for your team from the parking lot or hosting a game-day party at home, these whiskey, spiced rum, and tequila-based drinks will surely be a hit.
Whiskey Cocktail
Start your tailgate with a classic whiskey cocktail like GRANT’S SMOKY MAPLE SOUR
Grant’s Whisky believes in the power of tradition with a twist. The Smoky Maple Sour, a modern take on a classic whisky cocktail? This cocktail’s smoky, sweet profile makes it the perfect partner for herb-crusted roast turkey, with the maple-glazed vegetables elevating the flavors of your meal. Every sip of the Smoky Maple Sour is a toast to the day that brings people closer each year.
Ingredients:
- 60 ml Grant’s Triple Wood 12
- 25 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 15 ml Maple syrup
- Orange twist for garnish
Instructions:
- Shake 60 ml Grant’s Triple Wood 12, 25 ml fresh lemon juice, and 15 ml maple syrup with ice, and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
Spiced Rum
For those who prefer the rich warmth of spiced rum, a Spiced Rum Punch can be a crowd-pleaser. SAILOR RUM PUNCH
Sailor Rum Punch is a bold, flavorful concoction that brings together the spiced kick of Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum with the festive tang of ginger beer, apple cider, and cranberry juice. Sailor Jerry knows how to keep the party going! Serve it alongside your tastiest gameday feast that’s as lively and colorful as your crew.
Ingredients:
- 3 Cups (24 oz.) Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
- 2 (12 oz.) Bottles of Ginger Beer cooled
- 1/3 Cup Honey
- 12 Whole Cloves
- 8 Cups Apple Cider, divided
- 4 Cups Cranberry Juice, chilled
- Sliced Green Apples, Oranges, or Lemons for Garnish
- Rosemary Sprig, for Garnish
Instructions:
- Combine honey, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and 2 cups of cider in a small saucepan over medium. Cook, stirring often, until honey is dissolved, and the mixture is fragrant with spices, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat; cool and steep for 15 minutes. Discard spices.
- Combine spiced cider mixture, cranberry juice, spiced rum, ginger beer, and the remaining 6 cups of apple cider in a large punch bowl.
- Garnish with sliced citrus and apples. Serve over ice.
Tequila
And if tequila is your go-to, consider award-winning Pantalones Organic Tequila as the ultimate tailgate tequila of choice. impress your fellow fans with our signature “Super Pants” cocktail, mixed to add more fun to your game days. This refreshing drink is perfect for toasting touchdowns and celebrating victories.
Ingredients
2 ounces Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila,
3/4 ounce Cointreau,
1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed,
4 ounces Mexican lager,
Salt to rim (optional),
Garnish: lime wheel
Instructions
If desired, coat the rim of a highball glass with salt, fill it with ice, and set aside.
Add Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into the prepared glass. Top with the beer. Garnish with a lime wheel.
No matter your spirit of choice, these cocktails will ensure your tailgate stands out this football season.
Andre Smith
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