I think after last week's game against the Lions, we could all use a drink. Maybe a few. I really need to relax and hit the re-set button, and this is the perfect way to do it! It's another early, away game, so start the day off right with breakfast and cocktails!
If you're in Indianapolis, you're a bit uncertain as far as quarterback go, but hey...at least you get to revel in the cool temperatures of fall. It may even be a bit chilly as you're tailgating early on Sunday morning, so put some of my warm, Luckless Apple Cider in a big coffee tumbler and you'll feel no pain soon enough! My preferred breakfast food pairing of choice...warm cinnamon sugar donuts!
For those of us still melting in the heat of the Arizona desert, a cool, salty margarita is ALWAYS the answer...for everything. This one is a delicious "Red Sea" version with some mixed berry fruit juice and fresh raspberries. These are great with breakfast burritos!
Indianapolis Colts Luckless Apple Cider
Prep Time: 5 minutes / Cook Time: 5 minutes / Servings: 4
Ingredients:
16 oz. fresh apple cider
8 oz. Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum
2 oz. Fireball Whiskey
1/4 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
4 Fuji apple slices
4 fresh mint sprigs
4 cinnamon sticks
Steps:
In a medium saucepan combine the apple cider, rum, whiskey and pumpkin pie spice. Heat on medium heat for 5 minutes until warm. Pour into 4 individual cups or glasses.
Garnish each glass with an apple slice, a mint sprig and a cinnamon stick. Serve immediately.
Arizona Cardinals Red Sea Margarita
Prep Time: 5 minutes / Cook Time: 0 minutes / Servings: 4
Ingredients:
16 oz. Simply Fruit Punch juice drink
4 oz. cup fresh lime juice (about 6 limes)
10 oz. good quality silver tequila
4 oz. triple sec
6 oz. fresh raspberries
kosher or margarita salt
4 fresh lime wedges
Steps:
Fill a large pitcher halfway up with ice. Add the fruit punch, lime juice, tequila and triple sec. Stir until combined. Stir in the raspberries.
Pour the salt onto a small plate. Wet the tops of 4 large margarita glasses and dip the edges in the salt. Pour the mixed margarita evenly into the four glasses. Garnish with a fresh raspberry and a lime wedge. Serve immediately.