Showstopping Cocktails You Need at Your Super Bowl Party
From tried-and-true favorites to bar-tacular beverages with a bit more flair than your normal after-dinner drinks, party cocktails are a must for many Super Bowl parties. We've got the details on show-stopping cocktails you can serve at your gridiron gathering below.
Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita
Made with tequila, BROVO orange, and agave, this drink might feel too sweet for the competitive ambiance of a Super Bowl party—except that it's finished off with Serrano and jalapeno peppers to give it the ideal umph for a kickoff cocktail. Guests who enjoy a good burst of flavor will appreciate the mingled spicy and sweet tastes swirled in their glasses when you serve up this play on a tried-and-true cocktail favorite.
Spiced Rum Tailgate Punch
If you're looking for something you can dump in a punch bowl or serve like Gatorade from the coach's cooler, a spiced rum tailgate punch is an ideal go-to. Whether you're actually tailgating, setting up a backyard cookout, or looking for a rum beverage to warm everyone's insides, this one is easy to whip up. Combine equal parts of your favorite spiced rum, lemonade, and watermelon juice, and add a bit of a light lager for good measure.
Spiced Strawberry Lemonade
Take a drink you're already making for the kid's table and doctor it up for the adults. Just make sure you keep them separate and clearly labeled!
Start with your favorite recipe for fresh strawberry lemonade or buy a quality strawberry lemonade from the store. Spike it with some high-quality vodka, add plenty of ice and a sipping straw, and you've got a real touchdown of a mixed drink. Make variations by starting with regular lemonade and adding the strawberry flavor with strawberry liquor on top of the vodka.
Whiskey Sour
Bring the tropical tone of your cocktail bar down a bit without giving it up altogether with a whiskey sour. Combine two ounces of bourbon with a bit of lemon juice and simple syrup to stir up this beverage. Garnish it with a Maraschino cherry, and, if you're feeling especially fancy, add an orange slice to the top of the glass.
Irish Coffee
So far, all the show-stopping cocktails on our list are best served on the rocks or at room temperature. For the Super Bowl partygoers battling snow before kickoff, an Irish coffee might be warranted. Make your favorite brew, add a splash of Irish whiskey to each mug, and top it off with whipped cream. Don't forget to add a sweetener for good measure before you dollop on the whipped cream—common go-to's include sugar, maple syrup, or agave.
Daiquiris
Soothe the heated fans at your Super Bowl party with another favorite cocktail: the daiquiri. Pick flavors with colors that match your team spirit or that you know your guests will clamor for. We're partial to pineapple, but strawberry and mango are also popular. Don't feel like shopping for and tending a bar in your own home? Move your Super Bowl party in Lawrenceville to McCray's Tavern for great food and beverages while you watch.
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