Cocktail
Tailgater’s Punch
The game is long, so start strong. Ease the crew in with this crowd-pleasing bubbly cocktail that’s perfect for pre-batching and pre-gaming. With plenty of citrus flavors and the smoothness of Jameson whiskey, it sets a celebratory tone no matter the outcome.
Ingredients
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6 Parts Jameson
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4 Parts Orange Juice
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3 Parts Grapefruit juice
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1 part simple syrup
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8 parts sparkling wine
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1 dash of bitters
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6 Parts Jameson
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4 Parts Orange Juice
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3 Parts Grapefruit juice
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1 part simple syrup
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8 parts sparkling wine
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1 dash of bitters
How to make
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Build the base – In a large pitcher, pour 6 parts Jameson over a handful of ice.
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Add the fruit – Add 4 parts orange juice and 3 parts grapefruit juice.
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Sweeten – Stir in 1 part simple syrup until fully combined.
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Chill & blend – Give the pitcher a gentle stir to chill and marry the flavors.
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Top with bubbles – Right before serving, add 8 parts sparkling wine so the punch stays fizzy.
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Finish – Add 1 dash of bitters, taste, and adjust (a little more simple syrup if you want sweeter).
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Garnish & serve – Float grapefruit slices in the pitcher and pour over ice into glasses.







