When the U.S. hosted the World Cup back in 1994 I remember I found myself in a San Francisco brewery staring at a list of beer options. I was visiting my older sister who was in college at the time. It was me and a bunch of college guys at the bar, I was underage and not sure what to order in a bar.
I went with the “World Cup of Beer.” It was good, and to this day I’ll always remember my first bar order. Brazil beat the U.S. in that World Cup, on Fourth of July too, it was the “Miracle on Grass” that never happened. The Americans went home early this year as well, but I always love the World Cup no matter how the Yanks perform.
This year it’s Spain versus the Netherlands in the final. I would have bet a large sum of money on Germany or Brazil to win, and I’m glad I didn’t. The following are two recipes for drinks to help you celebrate whichever side you’re rooting for in the match on the pitch not hoping for a score of nil-nil.
Dutch Sudden Death Shooter:
2 oz Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka
½ oz Herbsaint Liqueur
Shake ingredients over ice and strain into a shot glass.
Sangria
Two bottles, dry red wine.
1/2 bottle gin or vodka.
1 bottle ginger ale or club soda.
Misc. fresh fruit.
Let sit overnight in the fridge and serve cold.
And here’s your lock pick: Spain, 2-0. Spain’s technical style will frustrate the aggressive Dutch into making mistakes.
