Recipe: Football Helmet Oreo Truffles & Sic 'Em Cherry Limeade

It's nearly gameday, and it's time to break out that tailgate spread. 

If you're looking to try something new, Atlanta food expert Skye Estroff has a cure for your sweet tooth on a Georgia gameday with a dessert and Bulldog themed cocktail.

Football Helmet Oreo Truffles

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 36 Oreo cookies (crushed)
• 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate (to melt)
• 16 Pretzel twists
• Red or black icing pen
• Metallic sprinkles (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix the cream cheese and cookie crumbs until blended.
2. Shape into 12-15 (1-2 inch) balls to resemble helmets. Freeze for 10 minutes.
3. Dip the balls in melted chocolate.
4. Insert a pretzel piece into each for the face mask and place metallic sprinkles on each side.
5. Place in a single layer in a shallow waxed paper-lined pan.
6. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
7. Decorate the helmets using decorating icing with your favorite player's number and small round candies.
8. Store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator.

Sic 'Em Cherry Limeade

INGREDIENTS (for 2 drinks):

• 2 oz gin
• 1.5 oz maraschino liqueur
• 2 oz lime juice
• 0.5 oz juice from maraschino cherry jar
• 0.5 oz simple syrup
• 4 oz lime soda water

DIRECTIONS:

1. Add gin, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, cherry juice and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
2. Shake vigorously and strain into a highball glass.
3. Top with lime soda water and serve with a cherry garnish.