Game Day Snacks and Drinks

For some, this Sunday is mostly about the halftime show. For others, the puppies. But if you’re here, we’re guessing you take your game day appetizers seriously. You’re plotting a spread of Lemon-Pepper Artichoke Wings and Mini Onion Blossoms, Buffalo Chickpea Dip and Hot and Smoky Tang Wings. But adding a touch of Kansas City or San Francisco to your menu will give your party snacks and drinks a little more team pride. Inspired by the upcoming Super Bowl, we’ve gathered some game day recipes below so you’ll be ready for kickoff on February 11.

Kansas City – Bourbon-Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce

Total Time	Servings
8 – 10 Minutes	2 Cups

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar, or more as needed
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, bourbon, cider vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, liquid smoke, hot sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper in a nonreactive saucepan and whisk to mix.
2. Gradually bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat and let simmer until thick and flavorful, 8 to 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning, adding more cider vinegar if necessary; the sauce should be highly seasoned. Transfer the sauce to a bowl or clean jars and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate the sauce, covered, until serving time; let it return to room temperature before using. The sauce can be refrigerated for several weeks.
3. Sauce can be use to coat wings, ribs, for burgers and more!

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San Francisco Garlic Fries

Time	Servings
22 Minutes	4

INGREDIENTS

• vegetable oil for frying
• 2 pounds or 4-5 russet potatoes
• ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons garlic minced
• ¼ cup parsley chopped
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Wash potatoes and cut them into fries.
2. You can fry these in a deep fryer or a large pot.
3. Heat vegetable oil to 375℉.
4. Fry potatoes until they are a deep golden brown – about 10-12 minutes.
5. In a medium bowl, combine minced garlic and olive oil.
6. When fries are done, drain them and in a large bowl combine them with the olive oil and garlic mixture.
7. Add kosher salt and pepper and toss.

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Kansas City – Horsefeather

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 oz Rieger’s Kansas City Whiskey (or any straight rye whiskey)
• 4 oz Ginger Beer
• 5 heavy dashes Angostura Bitters
• Lemon wedge

Directions

1. Combine the Whiskey, Ginger and Ginger Beer in a Collins glass with a slight mix with spoon
2. Add Ice and Float Angostura bitters across the top (use the back of the spoon and slowly pour the bitters so it only covers the top of the drink)
3. Garnish with a lemon wedge

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San Francisco – Agave Margarita

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lime slices
• ¹⁄₄ cup tequila, blanco (silver)
• 2 tablespoons agave syrup (nectar)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Directions

1. Pour some kosher salt into a small dish; rub 1 lime slice over half the rim of an Old Fashioned glass (if you prefer your Margarita on the rocks) or a coupe glass (if you prefer it up). Dip rim of glass into salt.
2. Combine tequila, agave syrup, and juice in a cocktail shaker; fill with ice and shake well.
3. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with second lime slice.

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