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
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
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
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.