Super (Bowl) Cocktails

We present a few Beyoncé-inspired beverages for fans of football and pop music alike.

By LAUREN MELAMED | January/February 2013

Statistics show that more people watch the Super Bowl halftime show than the game itself, and this year everyone is anticipating Beyoncé‘s headlining performance. To get everyone “bodied” during halftime, here are a few Beyoncé-inspired cocktails for fans of football and pop music alike.

Sweet Dream or a Beautiful Night Cap
• 3/4 part fresh squeezed lime juice
• 3/4 part simple syrup
• 1 1/2 part Tequila Avión Reposado
• Fresh red pepper
• Cilantro
• Salt
• Lime
Rub the rim of a glass with a wedge of fresh lime and dip into some salt. Muddle a piece of red pepper and cilantro into the glass. Add 1 1/2 parts Tequila Avión Reposado, 3/4 part fresh lime juice and 3/4 parts simple syrup into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain the cocktail over fresh ice. Garnish with a red pepper and cilantro.

Me, Myself, and Avión
• 2 parts Tequila Avión Silver
• 4 parts fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 part agave nectar    
• 1 lemon wheel for garnish
Add 2 parts Avión Silver, 4 parts fresh squeezed lemon juice, and 1/2 part agave nectar into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain the cocktail over fresh ice. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
 
Crazy in Love Limn
• 2 1/2 parts Portón Pisco
• 1/2 parts Rose’s lime juice
• 1/2 parts fresh lime juice
• Sugar for rim
• Lime slice garnish
Fill blender with ice and wet ingredients. Blend until frozen. Rub the rim of a margarita glass with a lime slice so that the sugar will stick, then rim the glass with sugar and add blended ingredients. Garnish with a lime slice.
 
Best Cocktail I Never Had
• 1 part Portón Pisco
• 1 part Drambuie
• 1/4 part Campari
• 1/4 part lime juice
Combine and chill all ingredients. Serve in a martini glass with an orange wedge and twist of lime.