Ready for the Big Game?

Ready for the Big Game?

Game Day Recipe Ideas at thebar.com Sure to Be Crowd Pleasers

NEW YORK, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- With the most important football game of the season right around the corner, thebar.com adds "The Big Game" food and drink recipes sure to score points with friends. With over 400 recipes to choose from, thebar.com gives users a simple and fun way to win over party guests no matter what the score.

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"Football usually brings to mind pizza and nachos, but why not spice things up a bit this year?" said Mike Sachs, spokesperson for thebar.com. "Game day is your day to entertain, and thebar.com has winning food and drink recipes that feature Jose Cuervo Especial tequila, Guinness Extra Stout, Tanqueray London dry gin and many others that will be sure to have your guests coming back for more."

Thebar.com is the ideal source for entertaining tips and food and drink recipes. Jack Parker, thebar.com's resident bartender and the world's premier virtual, interactive mixologist, can help bartending novices and pros alike make the perfect martini or suggest new cocktail ideas.

"Keep the wins coming all night long with championship food and cocktail recipes found at thebar.com" continued Sachs. "But remember, the game eventually ends, so always be a responsible host and serve plenty of food when serving alcohol at your big game event. To party at thebar.com means to party smart."

According to a recent "Toasts and Tastes" survey conducted by Harris Interactive for thebar.com, of adults (LDA 21+) who drink alcohol beverages, 55% percent prefer beer such as Guinness Draught or Red Stripe as their favorite drink with chicken wings during football.

For unique twists on traditional drinks and appetizers, check out these and other game day recipes at thebar.com:

All Irish Black and Tan
-- Ingredients
.5 pint Smithwick's(R) Ale
.5 pint Guinness(R) Draught beer

-- Preparation
Pour Smithwick's Ale into Pint Glass
Layer Guinness on top of Smithwick's pouring it over the back of a
soup-size spoon

Cuervo Gold Chicken Wings
-- Ingredients
1/4 cup Jose Cuervo Especial(R) tequila
1 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
4 pounds chicken wings, separated
1-1/2 tablespoons coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons finely fresh cilantro

-- Preparation

Preheat over to 450 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk together Jose Cuervo Especial, soy sauce, honey, mustard, garlic and hot sauce.

Wash chicken wings and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Add wings to the marinade and stir to coat. Transfer to refrigerator for 2-3 hours. Drain chicken and arrange on baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes. Transfer to platter and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serves 6-8 people.

Thebar.com encourages football fans to drink responsibly.

About TheBar.com

TheBar.com was created by Diageo, the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines and beer categories. TheBar.com is Diageo's showcase destination for special offers, events and info from some of the world's favorite spirits, beer and wine brands, including Crown Royal(R) blended Canadian whisky, Johnnie Walker(R) blended scotch whisky, Jose Cuervo(R) tequila, Captain Morgan(R) Original Spiced Rum, Smirnoff(R) vodka, Guinness(R) and Sterling Vineyards(R) wine.

About Diageo

Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O) is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines, and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines.

Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 200 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com.

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