Football Food and Drink Recipes

What it is: Crown Wings

What’s in it:

1/3 cup Crown Royal Canadian Whisky®
1/3 cup honey, SueBee®
1/3 cup soy sauce, Kikkoman®
2 tablespoons Thai chili sauce
1 packet (0.75-ounce) stir-fry seasoning, Sun Bird®
2 teaspoons crushed garlic, Gourmet Garden®
4 pounds chicken wing drumettes
3 scallions (green onions), finely chopped (optional)
1/4 cup chopped peanuts, Planters® (optional)

How it works: In a large bowl, combine whisky, honey, soy sauce, chili sauce, stir-fry seasoning, and garlic. Add drumettes, tossing to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.

Set up grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking. Let drumettes stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Place on hot, oiled grill. Cook for 12 to 18 minutes or until cooked through, turning occasionally. Transfer chicken to a platter. Sprinkle with chopped scallions and peanuts (optional).

Why it’s great for football season: Nothing says football like great wings and these drumsticks are hard to beat as they’ve been “crowned” with an incredible sauce made from Crown Royal Canadian whisky. Grab one and cheer hard to help your team become kings of the gridiron!

What is it: Crown Royal Black Manhattan

What’s in it:

1 ounce of Crown Royal® Black Blended Whisky
1/2 ounce Cragganmore® Distillers Edition
1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
1 ½ ounces simple syrup
1/2 dashes bitters
1 piece(s) maraschino cherry

How it works: Stir all together in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a cherry.

Why it’s great for football season: Coming off the New York Giants’ big win in January, raise a glass honoring one of the king city’s home team and enjoy the sweet whisky cocktail.

What is it: French Quarter Cooler

What’s in it:

1 ½ ounces of Bulleit® Rye
1/2 ounce Benedictine
1/2 ounce Yellow Chartreuse
3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
seltzer water

How it works: Combine all ingredients except seltzer water into mixing glass, fill with ice, shake lightly, strain into a Collin’s glass over fresh ice, and garnish with half lemon wheel.

Why it’s great for football season: The French Quarter cooler is perfect when fans are looking for an extra lift in the fourth quarter. This refreshing drink will be sure to keep everyone going for a fourth quarter rally.

What is it: George Dickel Iced Tea

What’s in it:

1 ounce of triple sec.
1 ounce sweet and sour mix
1 ounce cola
2 ounces George Dickel No. 12 Tennessee Whiskey

How it works: Pour triple sec, sweet and sour mix, cola and George Dickel Whiskey in a shaker over ice.

Why it’s great for football season: Fans can celebrate a sweet victory from their favorite team with this sweet drink. This iced tea is great for all occasions, whether fans are gearing up for the big game or celebrating after.

What is it: Ginger Whiskey Sour

What’s in it:

1 ½ ounces Bulleit® Bourbon Whiskey
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
½ ounce Bulleit® Ginger Infusion
1 teaspoon Simple Syrupdash egg white (optional)

How it works: Shaken and served either straight or over ice. The traditional garnish is half an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.

Why it’s great for football season: A good Ginger Whiskey can make any football game a successful one for fans. This recipe features a great Bulleit® Bourbon that perfectly complements this cocktail.

What is it: Crown Royal Press

What’s in it:

1 ½ ounces Crown Royal® Deluxe Blended Whisky
3 dash(es) bitters
2 squeezed lemon wedge(s)
1 splash(es) lemon-lime soda
1 lemon wedge(s)

How it works: Serve on the rocks and top with lemon-lime soda. Garnish with a lemon and serve.

Why it’s great for football season: Whether fans are celebrating a big win or relishing in a tough loss, the Crown Royal Press makes for a great fifth quarter drinks for all to enjoy.

Here are some more drink recipes that are particularly good for a barbeque!

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