Football season is synonymous with fall and there’s no better person to get you ready for a tailgate than Ambassador to Brown-Forman for the State of Ohio, Pete Wagner. Pete is no stranger to Mixology and he outdid himself this time around by leveling up drink options for your next college or pro football party. Pete brought a full spectrum of cocktails sure to please anyone’s palate using simple, fresh ingredients. First, Pete showed Mix listeners how to make a drink that looks like Halloween in a glass called the Maple Manhattan featuring Jack Daniel’s Rye Whiskey. Next, Pete served up a Jack Apple Fizz featuring Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple. This is a refreshing drink to start your tailgate. Pete followed that up with the Fords’ Apple Gin Cocktail featuring Ford’s Gin perfect for those who may be a fan of fall, but not so much bourbon. Finally, you can’t wake up on a football Sunday without a Bloody Mary made with Finlandia Vodka, especially when Pete kicks his recipe up a few notches. Please remember to tailgate responsibly.
Maple Manhattan
- 1 oz Jack Daniel’s Rye Whiskey
- 1 oz dry vermouth
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup
- Dash of angostura bitters
- Lemon twist and bourbon-soaked cherry, for garnish
Jack Apple Fizz
- 2oz Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple
- .33 oz lemon juice
- Soda water
Fords’ Apple Gin Cocktail
- 2 oz Fords Gin
- 2 oz Apple Cider
- .5 oz Lime Juice
- 1 oz Honey Simple Syrup
- Dash Cinnamon
Finlandia Vodka Bloody Mary
- 1 oz Finlandia Vodka (infuse with a blend of peppers if you’d like)
- .5 oz Lemon juice
- 4 oz Tomato juice
- Salt & Pepper
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Hot Sauce