Courtesy of Coopers’ Craft Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey; photos: Lexi Pierce
Tailgating is an essential part of our game day plan. This year we can’t party in the parking lot, but we can host a tailgate party in the comfort of our home and gather together for a backyard BBQ– that’s what we call homegating. Here are 3 easy to make cocktails that will liven things up as you cheer on your favorite team.
Bourbon and Brew
Courtesy of Fitz Bailey, Coopers’ Craft Mixologist
1.5 oz Coopers’ Craft Bourbon
6 oz Your favorite pumpkin beer or local brew
Rim glass with pumpkin pie spice and brown sugar. Pour bourbon in pint glass and top with your favorite chilled beer.
Bloody Belle
Courtesy of Fitz Bailey, Coopers’ Craft Mixologist
2 oz Coopers’ Craft Barrel Reserve
6 oz Tomato juice, squeeze of lemon
Dash of Worcestershire
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash of your favorite hot sauce
Garnish: Olives, bacon, lemon slice
Combine all ingredients into an ice-filled shaker. Vigorously shake and strain into ice-filled glass. Garnish with olives, bacon and lemon slice
Coopers’ Cup
Courtesy of Fitz Bailey, Coopers’ Craft Mixologist
2 parts Coopers’ Craft Bourbon
1 part fresh lime juice
6 parts ginger beer
Your favorite fruit
Select your desired fruit; gently muddle by applying pressure and twisting with a wooden muddler to release juice and essence. Combine with Coopers’ Craft Bourbon and lime juice. Add ginger beer and serve over crushed ice in tin cup. Garnish wth mint sprig.