Get Your Game On With Cocktails For The Perfect Tailgate

19 Sep 2016 by Pedro Aristes in Cuisine, Event, Fame, General, Home, Pleasure, Spirits, Sports, Television

Whether you celebrate your game day entertaining at home or tailgating at the stadium, the perfect cocktails can make or break your pregame festivities. Hornitos Tequila and Skinnygirl Cocktails have your back when it comes to throwing a touchdown-worthy tailgate or hosting a spirited at-home huddle while cheering on your team.

For the tailgater who thinks there is nothing more exciting than the camaraderie of fellow fans at the game, whip up ‘The First-Rounder’.

If you’re looking to cheer on your team from your own turf, Skinnygirl Cocktails’ Sideline Sangria is the perfect big-batch cocktail to mix up at home before your favorite fans arrive.

For the Tailgater:

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The First-Rounder

  • 1 part Hornitos Plata Tequila
  • 4 parts lager
  • ½ part orange juice
  • ½ part DeKuyper Triple Sec

Preparation: Fill pint glass halfway with ice and add all ingredients except lager to a glass. Slowly pour lager into the glass and stir.

For the “Homegater”:1-sideline-sangria1

Sideline Sangria (Serves 6)

  • 12 parts Skinnygirl Pinot Grigio
  • 1 ½ parts DeKuyper Peach Flavored Brandy
  • 1 splash soda water
  • 2 oranges, sliced
  • 2 apples, sliced
  • 1 lime, sliced
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 2 ginger slices
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Preparation: Add one apple, one orange and other ingredients to a pitcher and let sit until ready to serve. Strain the mixture into a pitcher and add the second apple and orange. Top with soda water.

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