Super Bowl Drinks for the Big Game
The dip is ready, the chicken wings are cooking, and you've cleared the couch for ample space to sit, yell, and shout for the big game tonight. All that's left is to plan what you're going to drink anxiously while your team marches down the field or sip as a consolation if your team seems to fumble over and over. Don't worry - any of these drinks pair well with the half-time show.
Whiskey Sour
Just like the players on the field, you can keep your energy up with a little extra protein today (there's an egg white in the cocktail). And since the drink is a bit sour, it'll subtly encourage you to sip this slowly. You have a long day ahead of you, after all. But still, don't forget the snacks.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- 1 egg white
- Ice
- Orange twist for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add bourbon, lemon juice, orange juice, simple syrup, and egg white.
- Dry shake (shake without ice) for approximately 45 seconds to mix ingredients and create a froth.
- Add ice to shaker and shake to chill. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish with an orange twist.
More Than a Whiskey and Coke
A little cherry liqueur and vanilla flavoring, along with a tiny splash of lemon juice makes the typical whiskey-cola highball something special to enjoy. If you're looking for affordable Super Bowl drink options, this is a great place to start.
Ingredients
- ¾ ounce whiskey
- ¾ ounce cherry liqueur
- ¾ ounce vanilla liqueur
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Cola to top off
- Lemon slice for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, whiskey, cherry liqueur, vanilla liqueur, and lemon juice. Shake to chill.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Top off with cola and garnish with a lemon slice, if desired.
Upgraded Spiked Seltzer
There are plenty of adult seltzers to choose from - but sometimes you just want a little something more to dress it up.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces spiked seltzer
- 1 ounce tequila
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce orange liqueur
- Ice
- Club soda to top off
- Lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball glass, add ice, spiked seltzer, tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur. Stir to mix.
- Top off with club soda and garnish with a lime wheel.
Shandy Radler
Slice your alcohol intake in half by marrying the best of two beer cocktails: a shandy and a radler. This is one of the best low-ABV options for Super Bowl Sunday. You can always opt for a nonalcoholic Super Bowl drink or two, too.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces lager
- 3 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 2 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Grapefruit wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a beer mug, add lager, grapefruit juice, and lemon juice.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Punt Paloma
No time like punting time to take a breath and a sip to gather yourself for the next play. Well, at least for you. Not the players. Keep it traditional with silver tequila and no chile liqueur if that's more your speed.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces mezcal
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- ¼ ounce chile liqueur
- Ice
- Grapefruit soda to top off
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a rocks or highball glass, add ice, mezcal, grapefruit juice, and chile liqueur. Stir to mix.
- Top off with grapefruit soda and garnish with a lime wedge.
Spiced Rum Highball
All it takes is a little bit of cinnamon to flick this ball through the goalposts.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces spiced rum
- 2-3 dashes cinnamon bitters
- Ice
- Cola to top off
- Lemon wheel and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball glass, add ice, spiced rum, and cinnamon bitters. Stir to mix.
- Top off with cola and garnish with a lemon wheel and mint sprig.
Fourth Down Fizz
Keep it simple for you or your fellow vodka soda drinkers, but dress it up because it's finally the Super Bowl! Oh, and feel free to use gin instead of vodka.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces vodka
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ ounce orange liqueur
- Ice
- Club soda to top off
- Cherry and lemon wheel for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball glass, add ice, vodka, lemon juice, and orange liqueur. Stir to mix.
- Top off with club soda and garnish with a cherry and lemon wheel.
Halftime Highball
A softer, junior version of the Long Island Iced Tea, this is your Hail Mary drink when you just can't decide what to enjoy. Of course, if you're looking for something to get things started, don't underestimate the fun of a Super Bowl shot.
Ingredients
- ½ ounce rum
- ½ ounce tequila
- ½ ounce vodka
- ¼ ounce orange liqueur
- Ice
- Cola to top off
- Lemon wheel and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball glass, add ice, rum, tequila, vodka, and orange liqueur. Stir to mix.
- Top off with cola and garnish with a lemon wheel and mint sprig.
Aperol Audible Spritz
No time like today to call an audible - especially if you want something to keep sipping but don't want to find yourself calling in sick tomorrow at work.
Ingredients
- 2½ ounces Aperol
- 2 ounces prosecco
- Ice
- Club soda to top off
- Orange slice for garnish
Instructions
- In a highball glass, add ice, Aperol, and prosecco.
- Top off with club soda and garnish with an orange slice.
Campari Kickoff
Call another audible with something a bit more bitter. It's a twist on the classic Americano and a low-ABV cocktail. No one wants a headache on a Monday.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces Campari
- ¾ ounce sweet vermouth
- ¾ ounce cranberry juice
- Ice
- Club soda to top off
- Orange wheel for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a highball glass, add ice, Campari, sweet vermouth, and cranberry juice. Stir to mix.
- Top off with club soda and garnish with an orange wheel if desired.
Fumble Juice
Hopefully, your team hasn't had any of this leading up the game. Drum up some excitement with another Super Bowl punch.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces white rum
- 1 ounce vodka
- ½ ounce maraschino liqueur
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- 1 ounce pineapple juice
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
- Orange slice for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, white rum, vodka, maraschino liqueur, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, and lime juice. Shake to chill.
- Strain into highball glass over fresh ice and garnish with an orange slice.
Kick Off Your Super Bowl Sunday With Cocktails
Whether you want to mix your beer with a little liquor, prefer something that packs a punch, or wish to keep things a little less boozy, there's a Super Bowl cocktail to bring home the W. You may not be going to Disneyland, but your tastebuds sure will!
