{"id":2543,"date":"2016-04-30T13:44:14","date_gmt":"2016-04-30T18:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/?p=2543"},"modified":"2016-04-30T13:44:14","modified_gmt":"2016-04-30T18:44:14","slug":"getting-into-the-talladega-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2016\/04\/30\/getting-into-the-talladega-spirit\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting into the Talladega “Spirit”"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This week’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series<\/a> is racing in the GEICO 500<\/strong> at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. \u00a0 At the superspeedway there will be Clyde May’s Alabama style Whiskey flowing. \u00a0The\u00a0Clyde 240 Tower Tavern will be open at\u00a0Talladega Superspeedway all weekend. \u00a0According to the Talladega Superspeedway website<\/a>, the tavern’s opening made sense:<\/p>\n

“The partnership with Talladega Superspeedway<\/a> is particularly resonant for Clyde May’s, because we have a similar origin,” said Roy Danis, chief executive officer, Conecuh Ridge Distillers. “Stock car racing was invented by moonshine runners who used fast cars to escape the law. Clyde May himself was an Alabama farmer and a moonshiner who dodged the law himself a few times. We are now the Official State Spirit of Alabama, and Talladega is arguably the most famous venue in the state, so a partnership like this just made sense.”<\/p>\n

I figure, as the old English proverb says, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”, so I bought a bottle myself and decided to try out this Alabama style whiskey in honor of the GEICO 500. \u00a0I know, I know. . .I’m willing to make all kinds of sacrifices in the name of racing!<\/p>\n

So, if you’re interested in joining me, there are a few recipes on the Clyde May’s Website. \u00a0I am sticking to the more traditional drinks of Alabama Coffee, Alabama Whiskey Sour and Alabama Whiskey and Coke, but there are many gourmet whiskey recipes available on the website if you’re interested in something more adventurous!<\/p>\n

Cheers!<\/p>\n

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Alabama Coffee\"coffee\"<\/p>\n

1 oz\u00a0Clyde May’s Alabama style Whiskey<\/p>\n

1 teaspoon sugar<\/p>\n

6 oz. black coffee<\/p>\n

cream<\/p>\n

Stir the whiskey and sugar together until dissolved. \u00a0Add black coffee and stir. \u00a0Float the cream on top (by pouring slowly over inverted spoon) or mix it all together. \u00a0Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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\"sour\"Alabama Whiskey Sour<\/p>\n

1.5 oz. pre-made sour mix<\/p>\n

1.5 oz. Clyde May’s Alabama style Whiskey<\/p>\n

lemon wedge<\/p>\n

cherry with stem<\/p>\n

Pour sour mix and whiskey into shaker with ice. \u00a0Shake, strain into glass over fresh ice. \u00a0Garnish with cherry and lemon wedge. \u00a0Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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Alabama Whiskey and Coke\"FullSizeRender<\/p>\n

2 oz. Clyde May’s Alabama style Whiskey<\/p>\n

10 oz. Coca Cola<\/p>\n

lemon wedge<\/p>\n

cherry with stem<\/p>\n

Pour whiskey over ice in high ball glass. \u00a0Add coke. \u00a0Stir. \u00a0Garnish with cherry and lemon wedge. \u00a0Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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Clyde May’s Whiskey Website<\/a><\/p>\n

How Clyde May’s Whiskey Became the Official Spirit of Alabama<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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