The Art of Tailgating

           tail·∙gate  noun    1.      the  board  or  gate  at  the  back  of  a  wagon,  truck,  sta8on  wagon,  etc.,  which  can  be  removed  or  let  down  for  convenience  in  loading  or  unloading.      Verb  2.    (used  without  object),  tail·∙gat·∙ed,  tail·∙gat·∙ing.    to  follow  or  drive  hazardously  close  to  the  rear  of  another  vehicle.      verb  (used  with  object),  tail·∙gat·∙ed,  tail·∙gat·∙ing.    3.      to  follow  or  drive  hazardously  close  to  the  rear  of  (another  vehicle).      adjec8ve    4.  pertaining  to  or  set  up  on  a  tailgate:  a  tailgate  picnic  before  the  football  game.    

The art of tailgating is all in your creativity.  

It can be Fancy…..

You can have a theme…

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Or it can be flashy……

Or some even go trashy….

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There are a variety of food ideas to keep it fun and impressive.

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It’s all about the Food!

To….. finger foods and great appetizers

From good ol’ home Cooking picnics

Ok, maybe it’s about the drinks too….

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History in the making!!!!

You are the first group to taste new FAU official school drinks:

OWLtini

The Owsley

Drink Recipes  

OWLtini

•  2  shots  of  Grey  Goose  Vodka  •  1  shot  of  Dekuyper  Blue  Curacao  •  1  half  shot  of  Triple  Sec  •  1  quarter  shot  of  Grenadine  •  1  skewer  with  2-­‐3  red  raspberries  

Fill  jigger  with  ice,  s8r  products,  strain  and  pour  into  a  chilled  mar8ni  glass  and  garnish  with  red  raspberries!  

The Owlsley

•  4  ounces  of  Minutemaide  fruit  punch  

•  2  ounces  of  Sprite  •  1  quarter  ounce  of  Grenadine  •  1  skewer  with  5-­‐6  blueberries  

 

Fill  10  ounce  glass  with  ice,  mix  and  garnish  with  blueberry  skewer!  

Helpful Tailgating Tips

Skewer and marinate kebabs the night before Fix Six pack holder with condiments Think about how will present and serve food:

Potato Bar with condiments Gourmet hot dog bar: Mexican dogs Chicago Coney Island

                 

Bring extra charcoal or tank of LP gas You will need two tongs

-meat handling -one for everything else

Large plastic tub to haul back dirty dishes

Plenty of Paper towels and hand sanitizer Use Cooler as Oven- Keep foods warm Ex: Baked potatoes in foil Label Coolers : Wine, Beer or Ice Decorate Coolers (the team that won Purse Football can use your stickers to decorate your cooler!)    

Kid’s enjoy tailgating too!

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Entertainment is a must!

Keeps both adults and children occupied and promotes some healthy competition!  

Great Game Ideas: Bocce Ladder Toss Cornhole Outdoor Jenga

To find these games and more: www.thedayofgames.com  www.dicksspor8nggoods.com   To find rules to the games:  www.tailgategames.net    

Tailgating is not just about the game or the party.

These are times that bring family and friends together.

Be Sure to introduce yourself to your neighbors.

Traditions are started and memories are made.

The Art of Tailgating is to make sure everyone has A wonderful time and creates memories to last!!!