Big Game cocktail showdown: Mahomes Mojito vs Philly Peño

While the touchdowns and field goals will earn either the Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles the championship, another battle will be poured on Sunday. The Big Game cocktail showdown between Mahomes Mojito and Philly Peño will have drinkers toasting their preferred libations. Which beverage will shake the ultimate victory?

As people gather on Sunday, there is often conversation beyond the play on the gridiron. From the celebrity commercials to the various side bets, people turn that one Sunday in February into a huge party event.

While the kitchen will be sending out copious amounts of delicious food, many people want more than just chicken wings in their hands. When the unexpected play has everyone cheering, there is a thirst for a great beverage.

Although there are plenty of favorite beers, bottles of wine, and other libations to be enjoyed, a special themed cocktail can make the event even more spirited. Luckily, two winning cocktails from Sammy Hagar’s Cocktail Hits have been reimagined into big game cocktails.

The Mahomes Mojito and Philly Peño can pair with almost any food being served for the occasion. Whether someone prefers the bright, refreshing flavors of the Mahomes Mojito or prefers the sweet spice of the Philly Peño, they can choose based on flavor, team, or whatever reason fits their fancy.

Here’s how to make the two Big Game cocktails from Sammy Hagar’s Cocktail Hits.

Mahomes Mojito (Mojito Rising), featuring Sammy’s Beach Bar Platinum and Red Head Rums – From the Tinseltown Twists (with Cleveland Pre-Funk) chapter, page 196

Ingredients:

• 3 fresh raspberries
• 4–6 fresh mint leaves
• 3⁄4 ounce of fresh lime juice
• 1 1⁄2 ounces of Sammy’s Beach Bar Platinum Rum
• 1⁄2 ounce of Sammy’s Beach Bar Red Head Rum
• Soda water, as needed
• Garnish: Fresh watermelon slice, lime wheel and a mint sprig

Preparation:

• In a cocktail shaker, add the raspberries, mint leaves and lime juice. Using a muddler, gently (yet firmly) muddle the ingredients. Add both Sammy’s Beach Bar Platinum and Red Head Rums, and shake lightly. Pour into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with soda water and garnish with a slice of fresh watermelon, lime wheel and a mint sprig.

Philly Peño (Mango Peño), featuring Cabo Wabo Blanco Tequila – From Mas Tequila chapter, page 94

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of fresh jalapeño
• 1 1⁄2 ounces of Cabo Wabo Blanco Tequila
• 1⁄2 ounce of triple sec (or any high-quality orange liqueur)
• 1 ounce of mango purée (recipe on page 232)
• 3 ounces of sweet & sour mix (recipe on page 235)
• Rim: Fresh lime and Tajín
• Garnish: Fresh lime wheel

Preparation:

• Run a fresh lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or old fashioned glass. Roll the moistened rim in Tajín and set the glass aside. In a cocktail shaker, add the jalapeño slices. Using a muddler, gently (yet firmly) muddle the jalapeño. Add the Cabo Wabo Blanco tequila, triple sec, mango purée, and sweet & sour mix. Fill the shaker with ice and shake. Pour the entire contents into the prepared glass and garnish with a fresh lime wheel.