Fun and Fabulous “Skinny” Tailgating with USA Soccer Star Heather Mitts

USA soccer star, Heather Mitts, shares her tips on making tailgates super fun without having them destroy your waistline. Check out her SKINNY cocktail recipes below!

Heather Mitts is a professional soccer player and wife of NFL quarterback AJ Feeley who has played for a number of teams, most recently the St. Louis Rams.  Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Heather is a University of Florida alum.  She has played for the Philadelphia Charge, Boston Breakers, Philadelphia Independence and Atlanta Beat.  As a member of the U.S. women’s team, Heather was a three-time Olympic gold medalist.  When not on the field herself, she loves to cook, barbecue and attend sporting events. 

FEATURED COCKTAIL RECIPES

Skinnygirl Playbook Punch

1part of Skinnygirl™ Tangerine Vodka

3 parts of apple juice/cider

.5 parts light rum

Apple slice for garnish

Mix ingredients in a shaker, and pour into a chilled tall glass. Garnish with an apple slice.

 

Skinnygirl Bloody Mary Blitz

2 parts Skinnygirl™ Cucumber Vodka

2 parts low-sodium tomato juice

Splash of fresh lemon juice

Squeeze of fresh lime juice

Dash of Worcestershire sauce (to taste)

Dash of hot sauce

Sprinkle of celery salt

Garnish with lime, cucumber and celery salt

 

Skinnygirl Red Zone

2 parts Skinnygirl™ Bare Naked Vodka

1 part club soda

1 part cranberry juice

Squeeze of lime

Pour over ice

 

Skinnygirl Quarterback Crush

1.5 parts Skinnygirl™ Tangerine Vodka

6 parts orange juice

Add Skinnygirl™ Tangerine Vodka in ice-filled glass and top with orange juice.

 

Skinnygirl Tackle Tonic

1 ½ parts Skinnygirl™ Bare Naked Vodka

2-3 parts diet tonic water

Pour over ice, garnish with a lime wedge

 

Skinnygirl Touchdown Twister

2 parts Skinnygirl™ Tangerine Vodka

1.5 part lime soda water

½ lime

½ lemon

Squirt of fresh grapefruit

Pour over ice or serve as martini

 

Skinnygirl Parking Lot Punch

1 ½ parts Skinnygirl™ Tangerine Vodka

1 part pomegranate juice

6 parts club soda or sparkling water

Pour over ice.  Garnish with an orange.

 

Skinnygirl Coin Toss Cooler

2 parts Skinnygirl™ Tangerine Vodka

½ apple, chopped

¼ orange, squeezed

Splash of apple juice or cider

Pour over ice, top with club soda