Easy whiskey cocktails for the holidays

Fall is football season, and with football comes crowds. For those who don't know, it is a social event and cultural tradition that involves gathering around a vehicle in or near the game. The time can be before, during or after the game (or festival or concert). Eating, drinking, music and a bit of sport are part of the tradition. Here are the best easy tailgate cocktails to make the event even more exciting.

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Grapefruit beer garita

Beer in the morning can be perceived as a bit harsh? So why not mix some fruit (breakfast food) and a margarita (crazy fun)? This preparation will be a hit with you and your guests.

Ingredients

• 2 cups ruby ​​red grapefruit juice
• 1/2 cup tequila
• 1/4 cup agave nectuary
• 2 tsp lime zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 (12 oz each) bottles of light lager
• Lime and grapefruit slice for garnish

Create

1. Combine grapefruit juice, tequila, agave nectar, and lime zest and juice in an airtight container
2. Store the mixture in the refrigerator or cooler
3. To serve, pour the mixture into a 2-quart pitcher
4. Add beer; stir until everything is well mixed
5. Serve in glasses filled with ice
6. Garnish with lime and/or grapefruit if desired

Breakfast Sangria

If brunch is your thing in the morning, why not make a classic breakfast mashup? The breakfast sangria brings the fresh, fruity taste to the event and ensures fresh fruit for the morning.

Ingredients

• 1 Pink grapefruit
• 1 Navel orange
• 1 lime
• 1 cup Cointreau
• 750 ML Bottle of Prosecco
• 12-24 Oz Plain or grapefruit sparkling water

Create

1. Cut the citrus fruits into half moons
2. Place the fruit in a large jug along with the Cointreau and Prosecco
3. Squeeze in the juice of a lime
4. Cover the pitcher tightly with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator overnight
5. To serve, fill the pitcher with sparkling water and serve with lime or orange wedges

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Tailgate Mai Tais

The weather doesn't always play along with tailgating. So why not pour a little tropical sunshine into a glass and warm everyone up?

Victor J. Bergeron, also known as Trader Vic, claims to have invented the Mai Tai in 1944 at his restaurant in Oakland, California. The story goes that he created the drink for his rum-loving friends who didn't like the taste of raw rum. Bergeron presented the cocktail to two friends from Tahiti, Ham and Carrie Guild, and after the first sip, Carrie is said to have exclaimed “mai tai-roa aé,” meaning “out of this world – the best!”

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Ingredients

• 1 cup Ice cubes
• 3 fluid ounces Pineapple juice
• 2 fluid ounces orange juice
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounces) jigger spiced rum
• ½ (1.5 fluid ounces) jigger Coconut flavored rum
• 1 teaspoon Grenadine syrup

Instructions

1. Mix pineapple juice, orange juice, spiced rum, coconut rum and grenadine in a container
2. Shake/stir vigorously
3. Strain into a glass filled with ice

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Madras

Bring a little exotic, warm fun with this drink! This drink, named after the former name of Tamil Nadu in India (where clothing printing was developed), was created in the 1970s and was a popular drink with the jet set and party crowd. When can't you add it to your tailgating fun?

Ingredients

• 1.5 ounces of vodka
• 3 ounces cranberry
• 1 ounce orange juice
• Orange slice for garnish

Create

1. Fill glass with ice and pour vodka over it
2. Add cranberry juice and stir well
3. Fill with orange juice and stir briefly
4. Garnish with orange peel