Sips & Synopsis - This Weeks Makings

• Upgrade You Game Day Sips

• Mixology Trivia

• Drink of the Week - The MVP

• Pregame Playlist Pick

🏆 Ditch the Beer. Upgrade Your Game Day Sips.

Hey there, armchair quarterbacks and snack-table MVPs! 🍻 Super Bowl Sunday is coming in hot, and while beer is the go-to for many, we’re here to level up your drink game.

This week, we’ve got:
✔ 2 easy-to-make cocktails that pair perfectly with wings, nachos, and victory dances.
✔ A bold, bourbon-based punch that serves a crowd with no hassle.
✔ A mixology trivia question to test your bar knowledge.
✔ A pregame playlist pick to get the energy flowing before kickoff.

Let’s get mixing!

Mixology Trivia: Game Day Edition

Q: What cocktail, known for its bright red color, was originally made in New Orleans and became a sports bar staple?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Drink of the Week

🍊 The MVP Mule (A Spicy, Citrusy Kick)

A Moscow Mule, but with more attitude. This one’s got a zesty citrus boost and a touch of heat to keep things interesting. Recipe above. Here’s how to make the honey syrup.

How to Make Jalapeño-Infused Honey Syrup

This spicy-sweet syrup is a game-changer for cocktails, adding just the right amount of heat without overpowering the drink.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup honey

• 1/2 cup hot water

• 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced

Steps:

1. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey and water. Stir until fully mixed (don’t let it boil).

2. Add the sliced jalapeño and let it steep for 10-15 minutes, depending on how spicy you like it.

3. Strain out the jalapeño slices and let the syrup cool.

4. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

🔥 Pro Tip: Want it even spicier? Let the jalapeño steep longer or keep some seeds in.

🍍 The Hail Mary Margarita (Because Every Game Needs a Comeback)

A pineapple twist on the classic, because let’s be honest—margaritas make everything better.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila reposado

• 1 oz fresh lime juice

• 1 oz pineapple juice

• 0.5 oz Cointreau (or triple sec)

• 0.5 oz agave syrup

• Tajín rim & lime wedge for garnish

Steps:

1. Rim a rocks glass with Tajín and fill with ice.

2. Shake all ingredients with ice until well-chilled.

3. Strain into the glass and garnish with a lime wedge.

4. Raise your glass—this is a touchdown in a cup.

🏴‍☠️ The Blackout Blitz Punch (Big Flavor, No Hassle)

Need something strong, bold, and easy to batch for a party? This bourbon punch gets the job done.

Ingredients (serves 6-8):

• 1.5 cups bourbon

• 1 cup black tea (cooled)

• 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice

• 3/4 cup honey syrup

• 1/2 cup cranberry juice

• 1/2 tsp Angostura bitters

• Lemon wheels & fresh mint for garnish

Steps:

1. In a large pitcher, combine bourbon, black tea, lemon juice, honey syrup, cranberry juice, and bitters.

2. Stir well and refrigerate until game time.

3. Serve over ice, garnish with lemon and mint, and watch your guests keep coming back for more.

🔥 Pro Tip: Make this ahead of time and keep it chilled—because nobody wants to miss the halftime show.

🎶 Pregame Playlist Pick: "DNA." by Kendrick Lamar

If you need a power anthem before kickoff, DNA. by Kendrick Lamar is the move. The beat goes HARD, the lyrics are all about greatness, and it’s guaranteed to get you hyped—whether you’re mixing cocktails or screaming at the TV.

🎧 Add it to your Super Bowl pregame playlist now: Spotify Link

(Because game day is all about that championship DNA. 🏆)