The Spirit World

The one bad thing about Superbowl and other similar events is that people tend to get a bit fanatic about all kinds of things, including drinks. Here are some examples found in this year’s teams’ local newspapers. Note: I’m not recommending either of these - just trying to be helpful for those of you looking for something blue or green or black or gold…

We’ll start with Steeler themed Jello shots. This recipe was found in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. It was contributed by a fan, Alex Pandelos.

Black and Gold Jell-O shots

2 Packs Black Cherry Jell-O Mix
2 cups Water
1 cup Grain Alcohol
1 cup Black Cherry Smirnoff
6 drops Green food color
6 drops Blue food color
3 drops Yellow food color

Boil water and add Jell-O mix, stirring for at least two minutes. Add alcohol and food coloring. Mix thoroughly. Pour evenly in 1.5 oz portion cups, cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Gold (as in golden Margaritas)
3 Packs Knox Unflavored Gelatin
2 cups Jose Cuervo Margarita Mix
2 oz Grand Marnier
2 oz Cointreau
12 oz 1800 Tequila

Boil Margarita Mix. Sprinkle gelatin on liquor. Add boiling margarita mix and stir thoroughly. Pour mixture evenly into 1.5 oz portion cups, cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours

For more Steeler recipes see, Steelers Super Bowl Recipes

Next, let’s take a look at what Seahawk fans might choose. This first recipe was found in The Seattle Times and was created by a local dining establishment, Elliott’s. The second is from the same article but is courtesy of McCormick’s Fish House & Bar.

12th Man Margarita

13/4 ounces Cuervo Gold tequila
3/4 ounce Blue Curaçao
Sweet and Sour
Two lime halves

Salt the rim of the glass. Squeeze half a lime into the shaker, add tequila and Curaçao and top off with sweet and sour. Shake with ice and pour into glass. Score lime with knife to create a football and add as garnish. (Check out the link below for a picture of this very cool garnish!)

The Shaun Alexander

1 ½ ounces Brandy
1 ounce Blue Curaçao
1/2 ounce fresh squeezed orange juice
1 sugar cube

Shake all ingredients and serve over ice. Top with 1 ounce of cream.

For more Seahawk cocktails, see, Cocktailing.