Saints and Sazeracs
Super Bowl needs a super drink
Posted by: John Chandler on Feb 02, 2010 at 10:00AM
4 Comments
This Sunday is Super Bowl XLIV (or 44, if you’re counting). I’m not the football fan I once was, but like most intelligent and thoughtful citizens, I’m rooting for the New Orleans Saints. The Saints are the underdog in this contest, attempting to smite the favored Indianapolis Colts who are led by quarterback Peyton Manning, the son of legendary Saints quarterback Archie Manning (1971-82), who for many seasons was the only halfway decent player on a miserably bad team. Neat little family drama, no? Besides, the Big Easy went through nature’s wringer, was saddled with bureaucratic incompetence in response (“Brownie, you’re doing a heckuva job”), and could really use an emotional lift. New Orleans hasn’t been to the Super Bowl—ever—and the only thing they’ve had to cheer about in 43 years is Tom Dempsey’s 63-yard field goal in 1970.
Anyhoo, instead of directing your attention to a bunch of local sports bars for this year’s big game, I’m going to advise that you stay home and show your support for the Saints by drinking sazeracs, the most beloved and historic cocktail from New Orleans.
Here’s a little history on the sazerac and some easy steps to follow. Go Saints!
The next time I’m in New Orleans, I’m finding that guy’s bar and spending a few hours.
One local distillery, Old New Orleans Louisiana Rum makes a nice pick me up too, neworleansrum.com. One cocktail option they suggest is a Cajun Tea. Fill hi-ball glass with ice. Add 1.5 oz. Old New Orleans Cajun Spice Rum. Add .5 oz. simple syrup. Fill with unsweetened iced tea. Stir & serve with lemon slice.
Rummy, you’re doing a heckuva job.
Oooh, I appreciate the idea of a Sazerac, but never quite the taste of one. Can’t wait to try that Cajun Tea though. Who Dat!