The best have finally been decided… this year, going head to head in a battle royale, will be the Denver Broncos versus the Carolina Panthers! To help celebrate this half century long tradition that is the Super Bowl 50, try these specialty cocktails curated by, Milagro Tequila, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, and Tullamore D.E.W. – so, now the question on everyone’s mind is… are you team blue or team orange?
Please find below some victory dance worthy cocktails and “beer-tails” sure to score a touchdown on your guest’s scoreboard. These DIY cocktails are easy to make at home during your Super Bowl party and a great alternative for those who prefer cocktails over beer.
Cheers!
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For the Bronco Fan:
The Blood Orange Bronco
1.5 parts Milagro Silver
0.75 parts Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur
1 part Fresh Lime Juice
0.75 parts Agave Nectar
Garnish: Orange Wheel, Lime Wheel (1 each)
Method: Pour all ingredient in a Boston Shaker with ice. Shake and strain over fresh ice in a salt-rimmed rocks glass. Garnish with orange and lime wheels.
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For the Panther Fan:
The Sweet Caroline
1.5 parts Milagro Silver Tequila
.75 parts Lillet Blanc
.75 parts Lemon
.5 Blue Curacao
.25 parts Lemon Verbena & White Pepper Syrup
Garnish: Lemon
Cup: Coupe
Method: Put all ingredients in a Boston shaker, add ice and shake until cold. Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass/coupe. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
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For the Neutral Spectator:
The Fourth Down Freshest Margarita
2 parts Milagro Silver
0.75 parts Agave Nectar
1 part Fresh Lime Juice
Garnish: Lime Wheel
Method: Pour all ingredients in a Boston Shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
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For the whiskey fans:
The Hail Mary
2 parts Tullamore D.E.W Original
½ parts simple syrup
2 dashes of Angostura bitters
2 dashes of orange bitters
Method: Fill glass with ice and stir quickly until cold. Be careful not to over dilute. Strain into an ice filled rocks glass. Float ¼ part fresh apple juice on top and garnish with an orange twist
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Can’t decide between a beer or a cocktail? “The Fifty” has both!
The Fifty
1.5 parts Milagro Silver
0.75 parts White peach syrup
0.75 parts Fresh Lemon Juice
2 parts Blonde beer
Garnish: Lemon Wheel
Method: Combine tequila, peach syrup and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker and add ice. Shake and strain over fresh ice in a tall (Collins) glass. Top with a Blonde Ale. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
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