You’ve been waiting for this weekend for a long, long time. You’ve been edgy. You’ve been miserable. You’ve been waiting to sit outside and watch football on the TV that you installed this summer. You’ve been waiting to go tailgating and just enjoy the festivities surrounding college football. You’ve been waiting to enjoy a great drink with your football.
Team Captain Morgan and Crown Royal have you covered. The brands reached out this week to provide you guys with some great drink recipes so your party is a little more grown up that in years past. You’re probably beyond the beer bonging stage, so let’s start acting like adults around here.
*Remember, drink responsibly. Call an Uber.
What is it: The Team Captain
What’s in it:
1.5 oz. CAPTAIN MORGAN® Original Spiced Rum
1.5 oz. Orange Juice
0.5 oz. Sour Mix
3 oz. Lemon Lime Soda
Lime Garnish
How it works: Combine ingredients in a tall glass filled with ice, garnish and stir.
Why it’s great for football season: Every team needs a captain, just like every tailgate needs a cocktail. The spiced rum and fruit flavors create a blend so sweet, you’ll know it’s “the real MVP.”
What is it: Chili Manhattan
Recipe courtesy of Butch Friedman and Kleila Dula at Passion8
What’s in it:
1 oz. Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye
. 5 oz. Sweet Vermouth
2 Dashes Black Walnut Bitters
.5 oz. Chili Cinnamon Syrup
Why it’s great for football season: We know that a little chilly weather doesn’t stop you from cheering on the home team. The cold never bothered you anyway, so keep warm with the Chili Manhattan.
What is it: Crown Royal Sour
What’s in it:
1.5 oz Crown Royal Deluxe
.5 oz Lemon juice
.75 oz. Simple syrup
Garnish with lemon wedge
Why it’s great for football season: In sports, every second counts and sometimes things go sour – blame it on the refs, missing your game day ritual, the wind. We won’t judge. One thing that never disappoints, is the Crown Royal Sour.
