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Around the horn - Football & Fall

The wait is over – football season is back baby! Whether you’re cheering on your favorite college team on Saturdays or settling in for a full slate of NFL kickoffs on Sundays, one thing makes game day better: the perfect drink in your hand. At Longhorn Liquor, we’ve got you covered with everything from cold beer to smooth whiskeys that will elevate your watch party.

Beer: A Game Day Classic

No football watch party is complete without beer. The key is whether it’s a date between you and your couch or friends gathering around the tv – reaching for that beer that never fails or mixing it up with a variety of options.

-            Light Lagers & Domestic Favorites

o   Perfect for couchgating or tailgating these are the workhorse running backs you can always rely on. Can’t miss four quarters goodness like Miller Lite, Coors Light and Bud Light are always crowd pleasers

-            Craft & Seasonal Brews

o   Fall football is always a great time for craft breweries and seasonal releases. And no, a Pumpkin ale is not the same as a Pumpkin Spice Latte. So take a stroll down the craft aisle and find something new like an Octoberfest, Wheat ale or even a cool label that peaks your interest.

o   Texas has some great local breweries to try out – Galveston Island Brewing, Lone Pint, Karbach, St. Arnold and Back Pew are just a few

Bourbon & Ball – In the Trenches

If beer isn’t your first-round draft pick, whiskey and bourbon are always a winning play. A good pour your way (neat, on the rocks or in a cocktail) always pairs perfectly with a smoked brisket, wings or anything you pull off the grill.

-            Bourbon Classics

o   With options like Buffalo Trace, Jack Daniel’s and Maker’s Mark will drop you right into the All-American mindset with memories of baking spices and cool fall nights

-            Rye Whiskey

o   Add some spice to your evening kickoffs with bold choices like Still Austin Rye Whiskey for a Texas fight, Knob Creek Rye for a Kentucky Classic or look for a Sagamore Spirits Rye for a nod to Maryland OG rye makers

-            Cocktails & Tailgates

o   As the “Whiskey Capital of Texas” we like to think we know a few things about good whiskey, while believing it should be enjoyed in any way you choose – that includes cocktails like the can’t miss Old Fashioned, maybe mix it up a bit and make a batch of Rye-Rita’s (of course we substituted the tequila with whiskey) or keep it classic with a coke & whiskey (dealer’s choice).

Ready-to-Drink: Simple Gameplanning

With RTD’s always available and keeping it simple – don’t have time to buy tequila, rum, mixers, etc… - is sometimes the best way to go as this market emerges with some great choices that taste good and are just a fridge door away so you don’t miss a play.

-            By the grill or in the pool, Good Boy’s and High Noon’s just hit different – like a linebacker in pursuit.

-            Looking for a little finesse like a wide receiver breaking ankles? Reach for a seltzer with some bubbles like a refreshing Truly’s, a supermarket shelf staple name like Topo Chico with their new Hard Seltzers or put a savvy vet in the game with a White Claw.

X’s & O’s: Final Game Plan:

Football season is all about good friends, great food and the right drinks to bring it all together. Whether your reaching for a cold beer, sipping a rare bourbon or mixing up a round of cocktails, Longhorn Liquor has everything you need to put you on the winning team! With 15 locations, hometown pride is never too far away and sports are all about community – together as a team we can make every Saturday and Sunday just a little bit better.

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