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Looking for an alternative to beer during the big game? Check out these high-octane cocktails from Scotch whisky expert Heather Greene. We've got two drink recipes for each team, so throw on your favorite jersey and raise a glass.

Pittsburgh Steelers – Blood and Turf
This variation of the classic Blood & Sand cocktail represents the Steelers' ability to push the ball over the goal line.

3/4 oz Glenfiddich 12
3/4 oz Lillet Rouge
3/4 oz Pear liquor
1oz Lillet Rouge

Shake over ice and strain into martini glass. Garnish with orange.

Get more cocktail recipes after the jump.

In a vain attempt to keep the Friday cocktail imbibing relevant to the week's news here on Slashfood I offer -

Bird of Paradise

• 1 shot Gold Tequila
• 1 shot White crème de cacao
• ½ shot Amaretto Liqueur
• 2 shots single cream

Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a martini glass.

Sword of Damocles

• 3/4 shot melon liqueur
• 3/4 shot light rum
• ¼ shot fresh lime juice

Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a shooter glass.

Scotch Bounty

• 1 shot Scotch whisky
• 1 shot white crème de cacao
• ½ shot coconut rum
• 2 shots orange juice
• 1/8 shot grenadine

Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a martini glass.