March Madness Mixology
and Appetizer Experience
Welcome to your NetScout March Madness Experience! We’re so excited to host you! You’ll be making a Refreshing Cucumber Tajín Margarita, Delicious Chipotle Black Bean Mini Quesadilla Bites, and Smoky Chorizo Hawaiian Sweet Roll Sliders. Please prepare by following the steps below. If you have any questions along the way, just ask!
Step 1. Prepare Your Tools
FOR THE cocktail
- Cocktail Shaker: Or you can use a wide mouth jar or water bottle with a sealed lid
- Measurement Tools: A jigger, shot glass, or tablespoon (2 tbsps = 1 oz)
- Knife & Cutting Board: To cut your citrus
- Small Plate: To salt rim
- 1 Glass: We recommend a Rocks Glass for this cocktail, but feel free to use your favorite glassware
- Julep Strainer (Optional): Or you can use a fine-mesh strainer or colander
- Citrus Juicer (Optional)
FOR THE appetizer
- Baking Sheet
- Knife & Cutting Board
- Mixing Bowl
- Mixing Spoon
- Can Opener
- Tablespoon Measure
- Cheese Grater (Optional)
Step 2. Prepare Your Cocktail Ingredients
For guests receiving ingredient delivery in advance, your kit will be arriving from Cocktail Courier. You must sign for your package and you may be asked for an ID to verify you’re over 21.
In addition to the ingredients in your kit, please also prepare:
- Ice: At least 4 cups
For guests providing their own ingredients, here’s what to prepare:
- 1.5 oz Tequila
- 0.75 oz Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Agave Syrup
- 0.5 oz Cucumber Syrup (Optional): Recipe below. Or bring 1 oz of Agave Syrup instead
- Celery Salt (Optional)
- Tajin and Salt Mix for Garnish (Optional): Or regular kosher salt
Cucumber Syrup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Cup Diced Cucumber
Instructions
Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring occasionally until the mixture becomes slightly syrupy. Remove from heat and stir in cucumber. Cover and set aside to steep for 30 minutes. Strain and serve.
Step 3. Prepare Your Appetizer Ingredients
Your Snack Box will be arriving soon! Keep the contents safe (i.e. away from hungry teenagers!)
For guests providing their own ingredients, here’s what to prepare:
- 2 – 8″ Flour Tortillas
- 1 – 4 Pack of Hawaiian Sweet Rolls: Or any small, soft bread rolls
- 1 – 15.5 oz Can of Black Beans
- 1 – Small Chorizo Sausage
- 1 – Shallot
- 1 – Bunch Cilantro
- 4 oz of Cheese: Recommended Swiss, Cheddar, or Pepperjack
- 1 – 7 oz Can of Chipotle en Adobo Sauce: Or a hot sauce, chipotle flavored preferred
Step 4. Prepare Your Platform
Please ensure you have the correct video platform, such as Zoom, downloaded for your event.
For a more interactive experience, we encourage all guests to turn their video on during the experience.
You’re All Set!
The day before your experience you’ll receive an event link in your inbox. In the meantime, check out our Virtual Etiquette Tips or Bar Games
(Yeah, we’d choose the bar games too.)
VIRTUAL ETIQUETTE
Prepare your space – Make sure you have a strong internet connection with little background noise if possible
Mute yourself when not speaking – This will eliminate background noise (like cocktail shaking!) that makes it difficult for others to hear the speaker.
Be sure to come prepared – Come with ingredients and supplies ready! Set yourself up in the kitchen where you have ample counter space and access to a sink.
Please come 10 minutes early – This way we can get to know each other and start right on time!
BAR GAMES
AMPLIFY YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH THESE EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES!
Make a pregame cocktail to get the juices flowing before your virtual experience.