10 Minute Tailgate: Vanderbilt

It is well known across the college football,  that Hokies everywhere LOVE their tailgating.  I was lucky enough to grow up going to Tech games and had the benefit of learning the science of tailgating from my family who, as Tech alums took pride in creating the perfect spread each week.  

Each week with the 10 Minute Tailgate I will provide a curated recipe and cocktail themed to the Hokies' opponent that week.  Hopefully Tech Fans can prepare these recipes for tailgating at Lane Stadium or on the road, or if you're like me, and live far away from Blacksburg, use these recipes for a little homegating!

This week, the Hokies play at Vanderbilt.  The two items we have prepared, a Fried Pickle Dip and a Nashville Hot Honey Bourbon Smash, will make a great addition to any tailgate (or homegate) this Labor Day Weekend!

Thank you to my beautiful wife Acey, for providing the editing and camera work!

Ingredients:

1 16oz tub Sour Cream

1 8oz block softened Cream Cheese

1-1/2 Cup Chopped Pickle Spears

¾ Cup Panko Bread Crumbs

2 Tablespoon Salted Butter

Pinch of Black Pepper

Optional: Dash of Garlic Powder and Onion Powder

Procedure:

Combine Sour Cream and Cream Cheese in mixing bowl.  Dice pickles and fold into Sour Cream Cheese Mix. 

In Skillet, melt the butter and lightly toast bread crumbs and season with pepper. (optional garlic and onion powder)

Sprinkle bread crumbs over Dip.

Keep chilled until ready to serve.  Enjoy with Tortilla/Corn chip or carrots/celery.

Ingredients:

1 Strawberry or 1 Peach Slice Muddled

1 tablespoon Mike’s Hot Honey (OR make your own with mix with recipe below)

2oz Bourbon

Dash of Angostura Bitters

Mint for garnish

Club soda

Hot Honey

1 tablespoon Honey

½ teaspoon Nashville Hot Seasoning or Hotsauce of choice

Stir to blend

Procedure:

In a rocks glass, muddle one strawberry or one peach slice in bottom of glass.

Add Bourbon, Honey, and Bitters. Stir to combine.

Place Ice in glass with club soda and Stir to combine 

Garnish with mint sprig and enjoy!