Super Bowl Eats and Drinks

Sadly this Sunday another football season will come to end. Football season is my favorite time of year and I'll be sad to see it go. Though as a 49er fan I'm ready to put this season behind us! For fans of 2 teams, this is what they've been waiting for all year. For the fans of the other 30 teams, we're excited about the food and drinks because it's all we have left.

Each year a friend of ours hosts a Super Bowl party that we attend and I usually try to find a new dip recipe or a new cocktail to try out for the big game. After some Pinterest perusing, this is what I've decided to contribute to the spread on Sunday.

 Recipe can be found here

A chef, I am not. But when attending a large party I try to find something different that I don't think anyone else will bring. There are usually 3 or 4 buffalo chicken dips and a ton of meatballs, so I want to bring something that provides a little variety. This recipe caught my eye because it looks pretty and sounds delicious. But most importantly, it looks really easy. Fingers crossed mine turns out looking like this.

And now on to the most important ingredient to any party, the booze! Luckily the host of the party only lives a couple of blocks away from us, so we can walk home after the game and after a couple of drinks. The choice for this years signature cocktail:

Blueberry Bourbon Smash
Recipe can be found here

• 9 fresh mint leaves
• 10 fresh blueberries
• ½ ounce simple syrup
• juice from ½ lemon
• 2 ounces bourbon
• crushed ice

Usually it's just beer or beer-ritas, but this year I've decided to step things up a bit. My husband has been on quite the bourbon kick recently, so I think he'll really enjoy this. It seems light and refreshing. Hopefully the other party guests agree!

Now that I have the food and drinks covered all I can hope for is an entertaining game. Well, that and that I win a square or the Super Bowl Pool. (Pro tip: always pick over on the National Anthem.)

Hope you all enjoy the big game and the excuse to whip up some delicious treats!