I am given to understand that there is some kind of sportsball thing this weekend, and that at least one of the “squads”—I think that’s the correct term—prefers dressing up in red- and black-colored clothing items.
I was also told that acquaintances of my Lovely First Wife were hoping to avail themselves of my cocktail expertise to create a cocktail for this event. Since I was not available, I offer instead two cocktails that are red and black, created for another concern that prefers red and black.
The first one is a champagne cocktail; the second is a margarita.
Ms. Dawg
- 1 oz. orange brandy, e.g., Grand Marnier
- 1 oz. cranberry/pomegranate juice
- 1 tsp. blood orange bitters
- champagne/prosecco
- lime
- black sugar
Take a small slice of lime and juice the rim of a champagne flute. Rim with black sugar. Drop the lime slice into the flute. Add the first three ingredients, then top off with champagne or prosecco.
Some helpful tips: Make your own Grand Marnier. (This is also useful.) The blood orange bitters is amazingly available at Publix in the mixer section. I haven’t checked locally, but both Michael’s and Hobby Lobby should carry Wilton Black Sugar.
Srta. Dawg
- 1-1/2 oz. tequila, your choice, but for the love of Dionysus, don’t use cheap stuff
- 1 oz. orange brandy, e.g., Grand Marnier
- 3 oz. cranberry/pomegranate juice
- black salt
- lime wedge
Rim the glass with the lime wedge and black salt; dump the wedge into the glass with ice. Pour all the other stuff into the glass. Drink.
The combination of the salt and the sweetness of the juice is a very nice touch.
So there you go, cocktails for your sportsball event party thing. Enjoy.