Armchair Quarterback Cocktail

For some of the most opinionated people in football, Steelers fans, our spin on a Moscow Mule with the Armchair Quarterback, serves up a hometown cocktail special for the big playoff game against the Houston Texans on January 12 at 8 p.m.

Try Specialty Whiskey for the Steelers’ Playoff Game Against the Texans

Because we’re from Pittsburgh, and we know the vast majority of hometown fans are loyal to Pittsburgh brands as much as we are, we chose Red Ribbon Mint Ginger Ale and the Dubliner Steelers Select Irish Whiskey to create this cocktail. Skip the beer and feel a little classy in your recliner while sipping this cocktail and shouting out your own personal judgments about what’s happening on the field. After a couple of these babies, the offensive coordinator just might be able to hear your loud opinion about what he did wrong at third and long through the television.

But, if the Steelers aren’t your team, you could try Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey, which named itself the official whiskey of the Buffalo Bills, or Cedar Ridge Distilliery, which has partnered with both the Detroit Lions and the Philadelphia Eagles. 

Armchair Quarterback Cocktail

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• Author: Justin Matase

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Description

An elevated way to enjoy the playoff game.

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Ingredients

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For the cocktail:

• 6oz Red Ribbon Mint Ginger Ale
• 1.5 oz Dubliner Steelers Select Irish Whiskey
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 1 oz mint simple syrup (recipe below)
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish

For the mint simple syrup:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1.5 cups chopped fresh mint

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Instructions

For the cocktail:

1. Fill a rocks glass or copper mug with ice.
2. Combine all ingredients in the glass/mug and stir together.
3. Garnish with mint and enjoy.

For the mint simple syrup:

1. Mix water and sugar together in pot on medium heat, simmer until sugar is dissolved.
2. Remove from heat, and add mint leaves.
3. Let seep for minimum 15 minutes. Strain mint leaves from the syrup.

Notes

Mint simple can be made up to a week in advance.

Recipe and Styling by Justin Matase
Photography by Keith Recker

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