{"id":53755,"date":"2023-10-27T09:00:43","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T13:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/?p=53755"},"modified":"2025-09-23T12:37:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T16:37:15","slug":"tasty-tailgate-beverages-to-thrill-a-crowd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2023\/10\/27\/tasty-tailgate-beverages-to-thrill-a-crowd\/","title":{"rendered":"Tasty Tailgate Beverages To Thrill A Crowd"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Happy Football Friday All Y\u2019all! First and foremost did y\u2019all save last weeks <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2023\/10\/20\/tasty-tailgate-treats-a-cornucopia-of-crock-pot-chilis\/\" target=\"_self\">A Cornucopia of Chilis<\/a>? Which one was your favorite? \u00a0Here is a bonus chili recipe from season on of the tailgate treats: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2021\/07\/09\/football-friday-tailgate-recipe-coach-kates-kickoff-chili\/\" target=\"_self\">Coach Kate&#8217;s Kickoff Chili<\/a>. Since, we haven&#8217;t covered any beverages to help wash down all our tasty treats this season. It is now time to quench your thirst. \u00a0We hope you enjoy these tasty beverages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Tasty Tailgate Beverages To Thrill A Crowd<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hy-vee.com\/recipes-ideas\/recipes\/mulled-winter-white-wine\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mulled Winter White Wine<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 Anjou pear, plus additional slices for garnish<\/li>\n<li>1 Navel Orange<\/li>\n<li>16 Whole Cloves<\/li>\n<li>4 (750-ml) bottles Riesling white wine<\/li>\n<li>16 oz. no-sugar-added 100% pear juice<\/li>\n<li>5 oz. pear brandy<\/li>\n<li>1 cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>6 (4-in.) cinnamon sticks<\/li>\n<li>1 whole nutmeg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"header\"><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"culinary-directions-list\">\n<li class=\"culinary-directions-list-item \">\n<div class=\"item-action\">\n<div class=\"culinary-directions-checkbox\">Cut pear lengthwise into \u00bc-in.-thick slices; remove seeds and set pear slices aside. Stud orange with whole cloves. Cut orange crosswise in half; set aside.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"culinary-directions-list-item \">\n<div class=\"item-action\">\n<div class=\"culinary-directions-checkbox\">Pour wine, pear juice and brandy into a 6-qt. slow-cooker. Stir in sugar, cinnamon sticks and whole nutmeg. Add in pear slices and orange halves.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"culinary-directions-list-item \">\n<div class=\"item-action\">\n<div class=\"culinary-directions-checkbox\">Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or until desired mulled flavor strength. Reduce heat to warm setting. Remove spices and orange halves, if desired. Pour mulled wine into heatproof glasses or mugs. Garnish with additional pear slices, if desired.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"css-2l10x9 exadjwu10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/cooking\/recipe-ideas\/recipes\/a56767\/apple-cider-old-fashioned-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apple Cider Old Fashioned<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The easiest recipe ever.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 cup\u00a0ice<\/li>\n<li>2\/3 cup\u00a0apple cider<\/li>\n<li>2 oz.\u00a0whiskey<\/li>\n<li>2\u00a0dashes Angostura bitters<\/li>\n<li>Apple slices, for garnish<\/li>\n<li>Cinnamon sticks, for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"css-19p7hma et3p2gv0\">\n<li>Combine all ingredients in glass and stir to combine.<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with an apple slice and cinnamon stick.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title article-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trialandeater.com\/fireball-hot-toddy\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fireball Hot Toddy<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>8 ounces hot water<\/li>\n<li>2 ounces Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tablespoon honey, (or more as necessary)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 lemon, juiced<\/li>\n<li>1 tea bag, (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol data-slot-rendered-recipe=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mv_create_3_1\">Add whiskey, hot water, honey, and lemon juice to a large mug and stir.<\/li>\n<li id=\"mv_create_3_2\">If using a tea bag, steep for 5 minutes before drinking.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/domesticfits.com\/sriracha-bloody-beer-chili-sugar-bacon-new-years-resolutions-beer-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sriracha Bloody Beer with Chili Sugar Bacon<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Hello, sriracha AND bacon? Yes! Please!!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<p class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-faded\"><strong>Garnish:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Celery ribs<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">strips thick cut bacon<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chili powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">brown sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<p class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-faded\"><span id=\"cocktail\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>Cocktail:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Calamato or tomato juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">IPA beer<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">celery salt<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">plus additional for glass rims<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Sriracha<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Worcestershire sauce<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">brine for a jar of spanish olive<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cream style horseradish<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lime juice<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">about 1 medium lime<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lemon juice<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">about 1\/2 medium lemon<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">black pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" data-uid=\"-1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Ice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-18196-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Preheat oven to 350.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-18196-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Thread the bacon through oven safe skewers.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-18196-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Sprinkle with brown sugar and chili powder.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-18196-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Place on a wire rack over a baking sheet.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-18196-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Bake until bacon is crispy, about 15 minutes.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-18196-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Rim glasses with celery salt. Add all cocktail ingredients to a shaker half full of ice, swirl to combine.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Strain into prepared glasses, garnish with celery and bacon skewer.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>On The Menu<\/h3>\n<p>Next week will be November. How does college football season fly by so fast? We will tackle more tasty tailgate treats to thrill your friends, family, and fellow football fans. Have a great weekend of football games. ENJOY!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-53756 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Sriracha-Bloody-Beer-with-Chili-Sugar-Bacon-2-e1698330314957.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"598\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Sriracha-Bloody-Beer-with-Chili-Sugar-Bacon-2-e1698330314957.jpg 598w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/Sriracha-Bloody-Beer-with-Chili-Sugar-Bacon-2-e1698330314957-300x247.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy Football Friday All Y\u2019all! First and foremost did y\u2019all save last weeks A Cornucopia of Chilis? Which one was your favorite? \u00a0Here is a bonus chili recipe from season on of the tailgate treats: Coach Kate&#8217;s Kickoff Chili. Since, we haven&#8217;t covered any beverages to help wash down all our tasty treats this season. 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