As the breeze cools down and leaves begin to change colors, football fans rally together. The fall football tailgating season is back! Whether you’re standing along the sidelines or watching from a television screen in the stadium parking lot, or at home on the couch with friends a big part of the football season lies in the tailgate experience before the games. ROOT 23 has just the tips you need to create a one-of-a-kind football tailgate, starting with the drinks.
If you’re hosting a tailgate the day of a noon game, the festivities can start as early as 8am. Cocktails may not be your first choice that early in the morning, but an Irish coffee sure can be! With a splash of ROOT 23’s Maple Cinnamon or Cherry Almond Simple Syrup, you can add a kick of flavor to your spiked cup of joe. Pro tip: Grind your coffee beans and set out your mixers the day before so you can catch some extra zzz’s the morning of. Another option is to kick start your day with a spicy Bloody Mary using ROOT 23 Cucumber Habanero Simple Syrup!
As you consider the drink menu for the day, keep in mind that not all of your guests may be able to indulge in a cocktail. If you provide options that are customizable, drinks can be easily transformed to non-alcoholic alternatives for kids or expectant mothers. To craft the ideal kid-friendly drink, simply mix any flavor of ROOT 23 Simple Syrup with hot chocolate, cider or sparkling water.
For evening games, you can set the coffee aside. It’s cocktail time! The drink possibilities are endless, but we’ve listed a couple of our quick and easy to make fall favorites, below. Recipes courtesy of nataliewashere.com!
Our Maple Cinnamon Cider is a crowd favorite that can be made with 2 oz. Rum, 1 oz. ROOT 23 Maple Cinnamon Simple Syrup and cider over crushed ice.
A Vanilla Manhattan is a trendy drink that’s sure to impress your tailgate guests. Combine .5 oz. of Sweet Vermouth, 3 dashes of aromatic bitters and .25 oz. ROOT 23 Vanilla Ginger Syrup in a mixing glass with ice, stir until chilled and strain into a glass. For an extra touch, add a garnish with an orange peel and/or Luxardo cherry.
Fall drinks made with ROOT 23 Simple Syrups can be crafted in minutes with just a few ingredients, allowing you to spend less time playing bartender and more time enjoying the tailgate. For more fall football drink recipes, please visit https://www.root23.com/pages/cocktails
Your Football Tailgate Guide for Fall
As the breeze cools down and leaves begin to change colors, football fans rally together. The fall football tailgating season is back! Whether you’re standing along the sidelines or watching from a television screen in the stadium parking lot, or at home on the couch with friends a big part of the football season lies in the tailgate experience before the games. ROOT 23 has just the tips you need to create a one-of-a-kind football tailgate, starting with the drinks.
If you’re hosting a tailgate the day of a noon game, the festivities can start as early as 8am. Cocktails may not be your first choice that early in the morning, but an Irish coffee sure can be! With a splash of ROOT 23’s Maple Cinnamon or Cherry Almond Simple Syrup, you can add a kick of flavor to your spiked cup of joe. Pro tip: Grind your coffee beans and set out your mixers the day before so you can catch some extra zzz’s the morning of. Another option is to kick start your day with a spicy Bloody Mary using ROOT 23 Cucumber Habanero Simple Syrup!
As you consider the drink menu for the day, keep in mind that not all of your guests may be able to indulge in a cocktail. If you provide options that are customizable, drinks can be easily transformed to non-alcoholic alternatives for kids or expectant mothers. To craft the ideal kid-friendly drink, simply mix any flavor of ROOT 23 Simple Syrup with hot chocolate, cider or sparkling water.
For evening games, you can set the coffee aside. It’s cocktail time! The drink possibilities are endless, but we’ve listed a couple of our quick and easy to make fall favorites, below. Recipes courtesy of nataliewashere.com!
Our Maple Cinnamon Cider is a crowd favorite that can be made with 2 oz. Rum, 1 oz. ROOT 23 Maple Cinnamon Simple Syrup and cider over crushed ice.
A Vanilla Manhattan is a trendy drink that’s sure to impress your tailgate guests. Combine .5 oz. of Sweet Vermouth, 3 dashes of aromatic bitters and .25 oz. ROOT 23 Vanilla Ginger Syrup in a mixing glass with ice, stir until chilled and strain into a glass. For an extra touch, add a garnish with an orange peel and/or Luxardo cherry.
Fall drinks made with ROOT 23 Simple Syrups can be crafted in minutes with just a few ingredients, allowing you to spend less time playing bartender and more time enjoying the tailgate. For more fall football drink recipes, please visit https://www.root23.com/pages/cocktails