Inside Tailgating
Watching the Cleveland Cavaliers go up 2-0 in their Eastern Conference first round matchup with Indiana get you in the mood for some local Ohio brew? An Akron, Ohio brewery called Hoppin’ Frog makes a seasonal brew in honor of Lebron James. …
We’re in the throes of the Sweet 16 now and looking for creative ways to help you serve guests at your March Madness parties and tailgates. How about this one from Jim Beam – the “fearless redneck?” With hoops powerhouses …
So it might not be a lot of consolation to SweetWater Brewing and Atlanta Falcons fans, who lost a Super Bowl bet to Sam Adams and have been serving their 420 Pale Ale under the name “New England Patriots Pale Ale,” but Sam Adams is …
Need something special to serve for that tailgate or football-watching party this Sunday evening? What better way to take in a Patriots-Steelers AFC Championship game, at least for the Patriots faithful, than to serve a Sam Adams seasonal beer …
For a great holiday beverage we can all be thankful for, “The Little Barmaid,” otherwise known as Cydnee Murray, recommends a Stone Rose, what she calls a “tried and true libation” for Thanksgiving. And with its pear-flavored …
This is so subjective, there’s no doubt, but news today that the Atlanta Braves were partnering with Terrapin Ale at their new ballpark next spring got me to thinking: how about a Top Five list of my favorite craft beers? You want to delight me …
The Chicago Cubs are back in the National League Championship Series and four wins away from earning a shot at reversing the World Series curse that dates back to 1908. In honor of the Cubbies, Inside Tailgating is making Old Style beer, …
In honor of Saturday’s annual showdown between the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma – formerly known as the Red River Shootout, and now a little more politically correct as the Red River Rivalry – we give …
The NFL is playing its annual London game on Sunday when the Jacksonville Jaguars “host” the Indianapolis Colts in a game that will air at 9:30 a.m. We’re not sure what the Londoners know about American football tailgating culture …
In honor of the No. 3 Louisville Cardinals and their eye-popping 63-20 win over formerly-No. 2 Florida State, Inside Tailgating brings you Kentucky’s finest for it’s Spirit Thursday. No, we don’t mean Louisville’s sophomore …
As far as cocktails go, the Whiskey Sour is one of the simplest. Brought about more than a century ago, it is merely the combination of whiskey, citrus juice of some kind (though 9 times out of 10 it will be lemon) and a sweetening agent, …
I like strange and unique twists on well known drinks. The Highball is a pretty common drink, but what if you sub in a fine Japanese whisky. This would seem to be a great end of the summer drink and a welcome site at your tailgate event. The Japanese …
We love to tailgate at many events. We have often said we can make a tailgate happen anywhere. But, lets face it. Football is why the majority of people have tailgate events. And this weekend is when the bulk of the games start up. So let’s …
The following drink borrows it’s name from the German terror-weapon, the rocket-propelled V-1, which was nick-named the buzz-bomb due to the characteristic noise it produced. To be perfectly honest, the V-1s really wouldn’t hit London until summer of …
With its notes of vanilla, cinnamon and toffee, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum is great base spirit for summer sips. Kick up your late summer tailgate with the Backyard Lemonade! Recipe and image courtesy of Sailor Jerry rum. 2 …
After exploring the joys of Pisco, this week we move up north a bit and check out Mezcal. It is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from a variation of the Agave plant. Most mezcal is made in Oaxaca, Mexico. “para todo mal, mezcal, y para todo …
We are glad we have good friends like A History of Drinking, because we nearly missed the birthday of one of the best pitchers ever, Satchel Paige. It would have been his 100th birthday. WHO IS SATCHEL PAIGE? Leroy “Satchel” Paige was born on …
Yes, a liquid smokey cocktail. A good smokey-ness is encouraged when grilling food. So why not add that taste to a cocktail. This tequila and vermouth concoction sounds quite tasty. Embers Only With Smoke 2 parts 901® Tequila 1 part sweet vermouth 2 …
From our friends at A History Of Drinking comes this nugget: Kentucky Derby Cocktails. Now normally, this means throwing back the ubiquitous Mint Julep, and by all means if that is what you aim to do, more power to you! If you want knock one together …
Need an alternative to the ubiquitous Mint Julep for this year’s Kentucky Derby? Well, try this surprisingly low cal absinthe cocktail called The Cool & Skinny. It will definitely get you thinking about the shortest race on earth and a spirit …
To help you celebrate all that’s great about the “little water”, here are a few recipes guaranteed to satisfy both the classic and creative cocktail lover: VODKA MARTINIS: No one ever agrees on what makes the perfect martini, especially when we …
Once again we keep saying you can really tailgate anywhere. It is not all about sports. If you have an event, you can have a tailgate party. Yesterday I went to a rock concert at my local sports arena. The concert was for a couple of popular 1970s …
Tailgating in Memphis? Here is a great cocktail for those endeavors. There’s no reason not to indulge in a fresh and flavorful cocktail while you wait. Recipe created by Sauza® 901® mixologist, Eddy Buckingham. Memphis Tea 1 Part Sauza® 901® Tequila …
We have always said that tailgating can be pretty much any place and any time. So how about laundry day. Yep, it is a stretch, but we have the perfect cocktail if you have to visit your local laundromat. And you might as well make it a tailgate …
