Two #GameDayReady Drinks with Smirnoff Ice

Smirnoff Ice on its own is delicious. Next Sunday is a big one–Big Game Sunday. I’ve partnered with Smirnoff Ice® to celebrate this year’s Football Season. I’ve created two #GameDayReady beverages that are delicious and will help you and your guests cheer your team.

 

Let’s face it, Smirnoff Ice on its own is delicious. There are so many flavors to choose from–I’m a huge fan of the GRAPE Smirnoff Ice myself. But pop that cap and get ready to take it to a new level with these two delicious drinks incorporating Smirnoff Ice!

I received inspiration from this Smirnoff Ice #GameDayReady Kit.

 

 

I thought about the two team playing next Sunday: Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers.

To prove I am not cheering for any team more than the other, I made two beverages that will be a hit among your Game Day Guests.

Aren’t the colors amazing? We all love electric blue, but the orange was a favorite among many. They both pop. Imagine these drinks lined up on your snack table, awaiting guests.

They’d look something like this:

Let’s start with what we are calling the Smirnoff ICE Buckin’ Bronco.

It’s a drink that takes orange to a whole new level. It’s tart paired with the perfect amount of sweetness to make this drink a field goal!

Here are the players in the Smirnoff ICE Buckin’ Bronco:

• 9-ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2-1/2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 ounces orange-flavored liqueur
• 2 teaspoons honey
• fresh slices of orange or tangerines
• Smirnoff ICE Screw Driver
• 1 cup ice
• Salt for the rim of the glass

Smirnoff ICE Buckin’ Bronco Directions:

• Rub the rims of your glass with a slice of the orange or tangerine to wet it.
• Dip Citrus wet rim in kosher salt, pressing and turning to coat the rim.
• In a pitcher, combine the orange juice, lime juice, orange liqueur and honey.
• Add ice to fill cup 1/4 way in glass
• Pour 1/2 mixture of orange juice over ice
• Add remaining ice to blender with remaining orange juice mixture and crush until ice is smooth.
• Pour icy orange juice into a glass, filling half way.
• Pop the top on a Smirnoff ICE Screwdriver
• Insert Smirnoff  ICE Screwdriver into drink
• Fill glass with to rim with the remaining orange mixture.
• Garnish with orange slice

It’s the perfect drink for the mile-hile fans. It’s orange and filled with flavors. It reminds me of home.

Then, there’s what we call Smirnoff ICE Panther Punch.

Here are the players in the Smirnoff ICE Panther Punch:

• 1 1/2 ounces tequila
• 1-ounce blue curacao
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• Lime wedge for garnish
• Salt for rimming
• 1 cup ice
• Smirnoff Ice Original (or Grape)

Smirnoff ICE Panther Punch Directions:

• Rub the rims of your glass with a slice of the lime to wet it.
• Dip Citrus wet rim in kosher salt, pressing and turning to coat the rim.
• In a pitcher, combine the tequila, blue curacao, lime juice.
• Add ice to fill cup 1/4 way in glass
• Pour 1/2 mixture of the drink into the glass.
• Add remaining ice to blender with remaining orange juice mixture and crush until ice is smooth.
• Pour icy blue mixture into a glass, filling half way.
• Pop the top on a Smirnoff ICE Original
• Insert Smirnoff  ICE Original into drink
• Fill glass with to rim with remaining tequila mixture.
• Garnish with lime slice

This drink is beautiful. It has an intense flavor. It’s perfect for my East Coast family on game day.

Make Game Day a celebration. Try making both of these drinks and putting them on display for your guests. Or just pop the top on a cold Smirnoff ICE and cheer your favorite team to victory.