Sip of the Week (Super Bowl Style): Rams vs. Patriots Cocktails!

In honor of this upcoming Super Bowl Sunday, I thought it would be fun to dedicate this Sip of the Week to two cocktails that represent the LA Rams and New England Patriots team origins. Just in time for those of you finishing up your viewing party menus, you can get your guests in the Super Bowl spirit by serving them the cocktail that represents the team they’re rooting for!

The moscow mule and black flip cocktails, representing the Super Bowl teams LA Rams and New England Patriots — These two cocktails couldn’t be more different from one another (perhaps similar to the Rams and Patriots?). Read below to find out what they are and why they were chosen to represent their teams!

For the LA Rams Fans: The Moscow Mule

It may seem strange for feature a drink named after Russia as the classic LA cocktail, but the significance of this drink alongside Rams team history makes it the perfect sip for the occasion.

A moscow mule surrounded with lime wedges — The Moscow Mule, minus the copper cup! You can’t see the drink’s beautiful colors inside the copper, so we served it in a more non-traditional way this time around.

The Moscow Mule was first developed in 1941 at the Cock n’ Bull British pub in Los Angeles. The drink caught on like wildfire and quickly became the iconic “copper mug” cocktail that patrons sought out nationwide. BUT, do you know what else happened in 1941? That’s the year the Rams football team was purchased by Dan Reeves, who determined that the team would move from Cleveland to Los Angeles (the first time).

Caitlin and three colleagues visiting the Rams practice facility. — Fun fact: I work (and live) at California Lutheran University, which is where the LA Rams practice! Here’s a throwback to when I got to tour the practice facility with some colleagues. The Rams are great neighbors to us, and we love that we can support them even in our own backyard!

Now, upon their second homecoming and first trip to the Super Bowl since the move, it’s time to cheer on the Rams with a cocktail that shares just about as much history as the team does. Serve a Moscow Mule to your Rams-loving fans for Superbowl LIII!

Ingredients

6 oz. ginger beer

2 oz. vodka

Juice of ½ of a lime

Lime slice for garnish

2-3 ice cubes

a birds eye view of the moscow mule — I recommend choosing a ginger beer with lots of spice to it. It makes the flavor of the lime pop, and makes the drink much more decadent.

Directions

Squeeze lime juice into glass and add ice. Pour vodka and ginger beer, and stir to combine. Garnish with a lime slice.

For the New England Patriots Fans: The Black Flip Cocktail

What comes to mind when you think of New England? Irish heritage? Dark beer? An obsession with rum that dates back to colonial times? Those staples, combined with New England’s devout sports following, make Super Bowl LIII a perfect occasion to concoct a Black Flip for the Patriots fans out there.

The black flip cocktail in a martini glass — This ultra elegant cocktail looks like chocolate and tastes like chocolate…but doesn’t have any chocolate it! Check out the recipe to see what makes the chocolatey flavors pop in the Black Flip.

The Black Flip traditionally combines chocolate stout beer, dark rum, simple syrup, and an egg to create a creamy, frothy, chocolate and caramel infused cocktail. Garnished with freshly grated nutmeg, the Black Flip’s rich flavors will warm you up in the wake of some cold New England weather!

Ingredients

2 parts chocolate stout (I used Stone’s Xocoveza, which was a great pairing. It is widely available throughout the US, so if you don’t have another chocolate stout in mind, make this your go-to!)

1.5 parts dark rum

½ part simple syrup

1 whole egg

A birds eye view of the black flip cocktail — The flecks of nutmeg on the top make a huge different to the taste of this drink. Don’t skimp on the garnish, it really does play a big part in the flavor!

Directions

Combine ingredients and swirl to decarbonate beer. Dry shake, and then add ice to shake again. Strain into a chilled glass. Garnish the top with grated nutmeg.

Note: If you like your cocktails a little sweeter, try substituting the dark rum with Malibu coconut rum. It tastes great with the stout and gives the drink a more dessert-like quality.

So, who are you rooting for this Super Bowl LIII Sunday?

A moscow mule and black flip cocktail — Rams on the left, or Pats on the right? Which Super Bowl sip would you choose??

We will be here in LA rooting for a Rams win (sorry, Pats fans) and sipping a Moscow Mule along the way. Whichever team you’re rooting for, cheers to them and whatever you’re sipping in support of them!

Looking for other “sips” related to game day? Check out my post here about the Dodgers’ Champagne Celebration!

Cheers!