Super Bowl Cocktails, part 2a

THE WHO DAT COOLER

1oz. Early Times Bourbon

1oz. Bacardi O rum

1oz. Triple Sec

1oz. Lemon Juice

4oz. Bigelow Constant Comment Tea

Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into ice-filled glass and garnish with orange slice.

This is a variation on the "New Orleans" described in Difford's Guide, substituting Bacardi O for regular rum, Triple Sec for Chambord, and an orange-flavored tea for chamomile to create a more citrusy, Florida flavor.

Super Bowl Cocktails, part 1

A friend of mine has commissioned special team-specific cocktails for his Super Bowl party. In honor of the Indianapolis Colts, I present....

PEYTON'S BLUE LAGOON

1oz. Absolut Citron vodka

1oz. Blue Curacao

4oz. Simply Limeade

Stir all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker. Pour into glass and garnish with orange slice.

This variation on the standard Blue Lagoon features more citrus flavor in deference to the Super Bowl venue, Miami, Florida.