Super Drink Recipes For The Ultimate Game Experience
What's the Super Bowl without the perfect line up of snacks and drinks? To help level up your drinking game so you and your guests can have the best time, we've provided this amazing list of cocktails and drinks to make for your watch party. There's a little something for everyone here, so every Super Bowl enjoyer can sip on their ideal drink while enjoying seeing their team fight their way to victory.
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1. Classic Margarita
Ingredients: 2 oz Tequila, 1 oz Lime juice, 1 oz Triple sec, Salt for rimming the glass.
Shake the tequila, lime juice, and triple sec with ice and strain into a salt-rimmed glass. This refreshing cocktail is a crowd-pleaser and pairs well with spicy snacks.
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2. Beer Punch
Ingredients: 48 oz Beer (light lager), 12 oz Frozen lemonade concentrate (thawed), 12 oz Vodka.
Combine beer, thawed lemonade concentrate, and vodka in a punch bowl. Stir gently and serve over ice. It's a lighter, sweeter way to enjoy beer.
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3. Non-Alcoholic Sangria
Ingredients: 4 cups Grape juice, 1 sliced Orange, 1 sliced Lemon, 1 sliced Lime, 12 oz Ginger ale.
Mix grape juice with sliced fruits and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, add ginger ale for fizz. This is a fruity and refreshing option for all ages.
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4. Michelada
Ingredients: 12 oz Beer (preferably a Mexican lager), 2 oz Tomato juice, 1/2 oz Lime juice, Hot sauce and soy sauce to taste, Salt and chili powder for rim.
Rim the glass with a mix of salt and chili powder. Combine the beer, tomato juice, lime juice, hot sauce, and soy sauce in the glass. The Michelada offers a savory and spicy kick.
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5. Bourbon Apple Cider
Ingredients: 2 oz Bourbon, 4 oz Apple cider, 1/2 oz Lemon juice, Cinnamon stick for garnish.
Mix bourbon, apple cider, and lemon juice in a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. It's a warm and spicy drink perfect for the game.
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6. Football Fizz
Ingredients: 1 oz Vodka, 1 oz Orange liqueur, 2 oz Orange juice, 3 oz Ginger beer.
Combine vodka, orange liqueur, and orange juice over ice. Top with ginger beer and stir. This drink is a zesty and bubbly option that's easy to sip on.
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7. End Zone Cooler
Ingredients: 2 oz Rum, 4 oz Pineapple juice, 1 oz Coconut cream, 1/2 oz Lime juice.
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a tall glass. The tropical flavors will make the game taste even sweeter (if your team is up, of course).
8. Touchdown Tea
Ingredients: 1 oz Gin, 1 oz Tequila, 1 oz Vodka, 1 oz Rum, 1 oz Triple sec, 2 oz Sweet and sour mix, Splash of cola, Lemon slice for garnish.
Combine all the spirits and sweet and sour mix over ice in a shaker. Shake, then pour into a glass and top with a splash of cola and a lemon slice. It's a strong and spirited mix, perfect for the big game.
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9. Quarterback Squeeze
Ingredients: 2 oz Lemon vodka, 4 oz Lemonade, Fresh basil leaves, Splash of club soda.
Muddle a few basil leaves at the bottom of a glass, add ice, lemon vodka, and lemonade. Stir and top with a splash of club soda. It's a refreshing and herby drink.
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10. Hail Mary Bloody Mary
Ingredients: 2 oz Vodka, 4 oz Tomato juice, 1/2 oz Lemon juice, 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce, Hot sauce to taste, Celery salt and pepper, Celery stalk and lime wedge for garnish.
Rim a tall glass with celery salt, then fill with ice. Add vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and pepper. Stir well and garnish with a celery stalk and lime wedge. This classic cocktail is a savory option that can be customized to your heat preference.
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11. Peachy Field Goal
Ingredients: 2 oz Peach schnapps, 4 oz Iced tea, Peach slices for garnish.
Combine peach schnapps and iced tea in a glass filled with ice. Garnish with peach slices. This drink offers a sweet, refreshing taste with a hint of peach.
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12. Blueberry Blitz
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Vodka, 2 oz Lemonade, 1 oz Blueberry syrup, Fresh blueberries for garnish.
Mix vodka, lemonade, and blueberry syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass. Garnish with fresh blueberries for a fruity and vibrant drink.
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13. Gridiron Cooler (Non-Alcoholic)
Ingredients: 3 oz Cranberry juice, 3 oz Apple juice, 1 oz Lemon juice, Sparkling water to top, Apple slices for garnish.
Combine cranberry juice, apple juice, and lemon juice in a glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling water and garnish with apple slices. A refreshing and fruity option for all guests.
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14. Kickoff Kombucha
Ingredients: 4 oz Kombucha (ginger flavored recommended), 2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Lime juice, Lime wedge for garnish.
Combine gin and lime juice in a glass with ice, top with kombucha, and stir gently. Garnish with a lime wedge. This cocktail offers a healthy twist with a probiotic punch.
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15. Sideline Spritz
Ingredients: 2 oz Aperol, 3 oz Prosecco, 1 oz Soda water, Orange slice for garnish.
Pour Aperol into a glass filled with ice, add Prosecco and soda water. Stir gently and garnish with an orange slice. A light, bubbly option that's perfect for toasting touchdowns.
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16. Cherry Cheerleader
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Cherry vodka, 3 oz Lemon-lime soda, 1 oz Grenadine, Maraschino cherries for garnish.
Mix cherry vodka and grenadine in a glass with ice. Top with lemon-lime soda and garnish with maraschino cherries. It's sweet, fizzy, and fun.
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17. Ultimate Tailgate Tea
Ingredients: 2 oz Whiskey, 1 oz Lemon juice, 1 oz Honey syrup (equal parts honey and water), 4 oz Hot water, Cinnamon stick for garnish.
Combine whiskey, lemon juice, and honey syrup in a mug. Top with hot water and stir. Garnish with a cinnamon stick for a warming, comforting drink.
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18. Half-Time Lemon-Lime Margarita
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Tequila, 1 oz Lime juice, 1/2 oz Lemon juice, 1/2 oz Agave syrup, Salt for rimming, Lime and lemon wheel for garnish.
Rim a glass with salt, mix tequila, lime juice, lemon juice, and agave syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into the glass. Garnish with lime and lemon wheels for a citrusy twist on a classic.
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19. Red Zone Sangria (Non-Alcoholic)
Ingredients: 3 cups Cranberry juice, 1 cup Orange juice, Sliced oranges and limes, 1 cup Sparkling water.
Mix cranberry juice and orange juice in a pitcher. Add sliced oranges and limes. Refrigerate for at least an hour. Before serving, add sparkling water for fizz.
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20. Victory Lane Vanilla Coke
Ingredients: 2 oz Bourbon, 1 tsp Vanilla extract, Cola to top, Vanilla bean or ice cream for garnish (optional).
Pour bourbon and vanilla extract into a glass filled with ice. Top with cola and stir gently. Garnish with a vanilla bean or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a rich finish that'll taste amazing.
