In honor of this weekend’s match-up between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots, who meet each other in the Super Bowl 46 this Sunday, Feb. 5, the Borgata Casino Hotel & Spa has come up with some tasty drink specials for the big day (and the days leading up to it).

Available at the Borgata’s new Long Bar, the B Bar and Gypsy Bar, the Super Bowl inspired drinks include two for each team — “Big Blue” and the “Manning Special” for Giants fans, and the “Brady Bomb” and “The Gronk” for Pats fans.

See all recipes and photos on next page…

NY Giants Cocktails

“Big Blue”
A variation on the classic Manhattan, this drink epitomizes the tradition and valor of one of the most successful franchises in football history.

Ingredients:
•    2 oz rye whiskey
•    ½ oz sweet vermouth
•    2-3 dashes bitters
•    fresh blueberries for garnish

Preparation:
1.    Pour the ingredients into a mixing glass with ice cubes.
2.    Stir well.
3.    Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
4.    Garnish with blueberries

“Manning Special”
Cool and calm under pressure – this is a drink befitting a field-general

Ingredients:
•    ¼ cup fresh blueberries
•    1 small lime wedge
•    1 ½ teaspoons sugar
•    1 ½ ounces gin
•    ½ oz grenadine
•    Ice
•    2 oz chilled club soda

Preparation:
Muddle 15 blueberries with the lime wedge and sugar. Add the gin and ice and shake well. Strain into a highball glass half-filled with ice, top with the club soda and garnish with the remaining blueberries.

NE Patriots Specialty Cocktails

“Brady Bomb”
One of the greatest players of all-time begets a drink fitting his explosive and game-changing ability.

Ingredients:
•    1 oz cherry vodka
•    3 oz Red Bull energy drink
•    1 splash grenadine syrup

Preparation:
Pour vodka and Red Bull energy drink into a small glass. Add grenadine slowly so it sinks to the bottom without mixing for a layered effect.

“The Gronk”
Named for one of the most prolific pass catching tight ends in the league, this drink is perfect for celebrating your love for everything ‘Pats.”

Ingredients:
•    1 ½ oz tequila
•    ½ oz white crème de cacao
•    ½ oz blue curaçao
•    ½ oz cream
•    maraschino cherry for garnish

Preparation:
1.    Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
2.    Shake well.
3.    Strain into a chilled cocktail glass or in an ice-filled old-fashioned glass.
4.    Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

(All recipes and photos courtesy of the Borgata Casino Hotel & Spa, 2012)

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