{"id":69815,"date":"2024-12-06T09:00:20","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T14:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/?p=69815"},"modified":"2025-09-23T12:37:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T16:37:01","slug":"tasty-tailgate-treats-baby-its-cold-outside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2024\/12\/06\/tasty-tailgate-treats-baby-its-cold-outside\/","title":{"rendered":"Tasty Tailgate Treats: Baby, It&#8217;s Cold Outside"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It is conference Championship games this weekend. Baby, it&#8217;s cold outside! This week we have some toasty beverages to keep you warm. First order of business did you save last week&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/2024\/11\/29\/tasty-tailgate-treats-thanksgiving-leftovers-edition\/\" target=\"_self\">Thanksgiving Leftovers<\/a>? We hope you enjoy this week&#8217;s variety of tasty and toasty beverages.<\/p>\n<h2>Tasty Tailgate Treats: Baby, It&#8217;s Cold Outside<\/h2>\n<h3><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingforkeeps.com\/spiked-spiced-apple-cider\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Spiked Crockpot Apple Cider<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1-gallon apple cider<\/li>\n<li>2\u00a0cinnamon sticks<\/li>\n<li>4-star anise<\/li>\n<li>1\u00a0tbsp + 1 tsp\u00a0whole cloves<\/li>\n<li>2\u00a0oranges, sliced plus more for garnish<\/li>\n<li>2\u00a0lemons, sliced plus more for garnish<\/li>\n<li>1-liter good whiskey or bourbon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Directions:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Add apple cider, cinnamon sticks, star anise, whole cloves, oranges, and lemons to the crockpot. Turn the heat on low and cook for 6-7 hours. So you can cook this the day before your tailgate.<\/li>\n<li>Take out all of the whole spices, oranges, and lemons before serving. Pour in bourbon. Stir and serve. Garnish with sliced orange and lemon.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Does it matter what kind of whiskey you use?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In short, yes&#8230; but not really. We use a good whiskey or bourbon. We love Crown Royal or Bullet Bourbon.<\/p>\n<p><b>Substitutions &amp; Tips:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you don\u2019t like whiskey, swap it out for rum or vodka<\/li>\n<li>A splash of apple brandy would be a great addition, as would a splash of Grand Mariner.<\/li>\n<li>Throw in your favorite fall spices &#8211; Nutmeg would also work.<\/li>\n<li>Serve with mason jars and sliced fruit for a super cute presentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/thecrumbykitchen.com\/peppermint-spiked-hot-chocolate\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spiked Peppermint Hot Chocolate<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">hot chocolate<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/thecrumbykitchen.com\/homemade-hot-chocolate-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">homemade<\/a> or boxed<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Pinnacle Whipped Vodka<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounce<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">DeKuyper Peppermint Schnapps<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">peppermint stick<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">optional<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Whipped cream<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">for garnish (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-24809-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Pour all ingredients into a mug and mix well.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-24809-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Garnish with whipped cream and a peppermint stick, if desired.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.purewow.com\/recipes\/slow-cooker-cranberry-hot-toddy\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Cranberry Hot Toddy<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This recipe makes 12-14 drinks<\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2\u00bd quarts cranberry juice cocktail<\/li>\n<li>\u2153 cup honey<\/li>\n<li>3 tangerines, thinly sliced, plus more for serving<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup whole cloves<\/li>\n<li>2 cinnamon sticks, plus more for serving<\/li>\n<li>1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bc cups amber rum<\/li>\n<li>1 cup brandy<\/li>\n<li>Fresh cranberries, for serving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Directions:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In a large slow cooker, combine the cranberry juice, honey, tangerine slices, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and ginger.<\/li>\n<li>Cover the slow cooker and set it on high. Cook for 4 hours. Stir in the rum and the brandy.<\/li>\n<li>To serve, strain the drink into mugs. Garnish with tangerine slices, cranberries, and a cinnamon stick. Serve warm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"css-1rw3f4t e1f1sunr8\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/cooking\/a50396\/hot-buttered-rum-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hot Buttered Rum<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"css-0 e12sb1173\">\n<p class=\"css-gfwpb9 e12sb1175\"><strong>Buttered Rum Batter<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ingredient-lists css-9i0jxb e12sb1172\">\n<li class=\"css-1q73c0d e12sb1171\">4 Tbsp. butter softened<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-1q73c0d e12sb1171\">3 Tbsp. packed brown sugar<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-1q73c0d e12sb1171\">1\/2 cup vanilla ice cream, softened<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-1q73c0d e12sb1171\">1\/2 tsp. ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"css-0 e12sb1173\">\n<p class=\"css-gfwpb9 e12sb1175\"><strong>Rum Drink<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ingredient-lists css-9i0jxb e12sb1172\">\n<li class=\"css-1q73c0d e12sb1171\">2 cups of apple cider<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-1q73c0d e12sb1171\">1 cup of rum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"css-1r2vahp emevuu60\">\n<li>Make the Buttered Rum Batter: In a mixing bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.<\/li>\n<li>Beat in ice cream and cinnamon, then spoon into a mason jar or resealable container.<\/li>\n<li>Store in the freezer until mostly hardened, about 2 hours, or until ready to serve.<\/li>\n<li>Make the Drinks: In a medium saucepan, heat the cider until boiling, stirring occasionally.<\/li>\n<li>Remove from heat and pour into a pitcher or easy-to-serve container.<\/li>\n<li>Place about 2 tablespoons of buttered rum batter into each mug.<\/li>\n<li>Fill about 1\/3 of the way up with rum, then top with hot apple cider.<\/li>\n<li>Stir before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h3><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.patrontequila.com\/cocktails\/patron-anejo\/touchdown-toddy.html?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-a-vmuSO9AIVsmxvBB2wiwnhEAAYAiAAEgIwavD_BwE&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=Non+Brand_Always+On_Cocktail_Exact+Match&amp;utm_source=google&amp;mkwid=&amp;utm_term=hot%20toddie&amp;pcrid=476146071259\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Tequila Touchdown Toddy<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>A tasty twist on the classic hot toddy using Patr\u00f3n&#8217;s A\u00f1ejo which is aged for 12 months in a combination of French oak, Hungarian oak, and used American whiskey barrels.<\/p>\n<p>This recipe makes 10 servings<\/p>\n<p><b>Ingredients:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>20oz Patr\u00f3n A\u00f1ejo<\/li>\n<li>30 oz hot water<\/li>\n<li>15 oz lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>10 oz honey<\/li>\n<li>10 pinches of ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>30 drops of vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Directions:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In the bottom of a sturdy mug, combine a pinch of ground cinnamon, honey, and hot water and stir to combine.<\/li>\n<li>Add Patr\u00f3n A\u00f1ejo, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.<\/li>\n<li>Stir to combine all ingredients.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>On The Menu<\/h3>\n<p>Next week we will have more tasty treats to kick off the playoffs. Get you through the holiday decoration, shopping, and baking. Enjoy the Championship games this week.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_69817\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69817\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-69817 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Boozy-Peppermint-Hot-Chocolate-5-2-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Tasty Tailgate Treats: Baby, It's Cold Outside \" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Boozy-Peppermint-Hot-Chocolate-5-2-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Boozy-Peppermint-Hot-Chocolate-5-2.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-69817\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen dot com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is conference Championship games this weekend. Baby, it&#8217;s cold outside! This week we have some toasty beverages to keep you warm. First order of business did you save last week&#8217;s Thanksgiving Leftovers? We hope you enjoy this week&#8217;s variety of tasty and toasty beverages. Tasty Tailgate Treats: Baby, It&#8217;s Cold Outside Spiked Crockpot Apple [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1643,"featured_media":69817,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7361,35689,2,35691],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-69815","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bowl-games","category-culture","category-featured","category-recipes"],"modified_by":"Michael Kovacs, ADMIN","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69815","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1643"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69815"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69815\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":69818,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69815\/revisions\/69818"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69817"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69815"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69815"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69815"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}