Ask a Bartender: What Should I Drink this September?
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Touchdown Punch
The end of summer means the beginning of football season. Football fans everywhere are rejoicing for a new reason to drink and ignore those around them three days a week for the next five months. While you are waiting for your order of wings to be delivered sip on a delicious Touchdown Punch. A local favorite, this is great for those who love a good theme, and for those who love vodka and liquid desserts. The local favorite includes calls for Three Olives Dude Vodka, but if you can’t find a bar that still carries Dude, I have used Absolut Mandarin in its place. It’s not a bad difference. If you are making this at home you will need:
- Three Olives or Pinnacle Cherry Vodka
- Three Olives Dude (or get creative with a different citrus flavor)
- Sprite
- Cranberry Juice
- Sour Mix
You can omit the sour mix if you’re looking for a skinny variety. If you’re looking for a skinny variety, though, I’d like to suggest a water in place of this drink altogether.
Apple Ales and Ciders
There’s no denying that apple cider can be enjoyed in the summer, but it’s a great choice this September as you slowly transition to fall flavors. Yes, that’s right, you don’t have to be on a gluten-free diet to enjoy a cider. After, or even instead of, apple picking, grab an apple cider. Angry Orchard (5% ABV) is the most popular crisp cider, but it can be too sugary for some palettes. Downeast Cider (5.1% ABV) and Magners Irish Cider (4.5% ABV) become increasingly popular when the leaves change color. All of these brands make a number of seasonal ciders that I highly recommend trying this season.
Pam Martin bartends at Compass Tavern at 90 Harding Street in Worcester every Friday night and Sunday afternoon.
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