Tampabay.com
JANUARY 27, 2009

Super Bowl cocktails

It seems everybody's got a similarly good idea this week.

FlameStone American Grill (4009 Tampa Road, Oldsmar, (813) 814-7778) is running a Steelers martini (Black) and a Cardinals martini (Red) all week long. So far they're selling like crazy.  FlameStone is keeping track of the results to see which sells more by the end of the week. FlameStone is also providing the food for the Super Bowl party at Saks Fifth Aveenue on Thursday, so they definitely have the Super Bowl spirit going on.

The  Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club (501 Fifth Ave. NE, St. Petersburg) is also featuring a special cocktail menu for each team: The Arizona Cardinals cocktail menu includes a strawberry Cardinal margarita with Patron silver and Strawberry Island Oasis; a Phoenix cosmo with Jose Cuervo, cranberry and the usual suspects; and a drink called the Arizona Gecky with that crazy-green Midori, Ketel One, Bacardi and lime. The Pittsburgh Steelers cocktail menu features a "Steel Birdie" with Absolut, creme de banana and a splash of Sprite; the "Steel Curtain" with (shudder) Jaegermeister, Malibu rum and pineapple; and a Pittsburgh Steelers “Chilly” Sangria (pinot noir, blackberry brandy, Cointreau, and muddled mint).

And Patrón tequila has developed some new cocktails to be served at the exclusive Maxim party this weekend. Not likely to get a ticket for that bad boy? Here are the recipes, which you can make at home and then pretend you're chatting up the the cast of Entourage.

Patron_maxim_margaritaPatrón Maxim Margarita
1.5oz Patrón Silver
.75oz Patrón Citrónge
.50oz fresh lime juice
.25oz orange juice
.25oz Agave Nectar
Slice of lime for garnish

In a mixing tin full of ice, combine Patrón Silver , Patrón Citrónge, orange juice, limejuice, and Agave Nectar. Shake well, strain, and serve on the rocks. Garnish with lime wheel.

Hail_mary Hail Mary
1.5oz Patrón Reposado
.5 Crème de Cassis (liqueur)
.25oz lemon juice
2oz Regatta Ginger Beer
Garnish with a lime twist

Combine all of the ingredients in a tall glass, garnish with a lime twist.

Midfield_mojito Midfield Mojito
2oz Pyrat
6 mint leaves
.75oz lime juice
.75 simple syrup
Soda water

Muddle mint leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup in a tall glass. Add a cup of ice, Patrón Silver, and fill the rest with club soda. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Join the discussion: Click to view comments, add yours

Advertisement

Comment Policy