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Best Football Cocktails for Game Day
Looking for the best football cocktails to serve on game day? Whether you need football-themed cocktails for die-hard fans, easy football drinks for casual viewers, or crowd-pleasing cocktail recipes for your watch party, we’ve got you covered. With Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays full of football action, these game day cocktails will keep every fan cheering from kickoff to overtime.
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There are still plenty of Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays left before the Super Bowl to cheer on your favorite football team – or pick a new one to root for! When hosting a watch party, you need to prepare for all the types of football fans out there. From die-hard devotees to Sunday Funday socializers, not all fans are created equal, so we’re sharing our list of top cocktails for every type of game day guest.
Quick List of Football Fan Cocktails
Every type of football fan has a drink to match their game day vibe. Here are the top cocktail picks:
The Super Fan: Paloma – A classic, refreshing-tasting tequila and grapefruit cocktail for die-hard supporters.
The Bandwagon Fan: Mojito – A sweet, sour, fizzy favorite for those who switch sides week to week.
The “Coach” Fan: Mule – Bold and spicy, made with ginger beer, perfect for play-callers in the stands.
The Hustler Fan: Spicy Margarita – A zesty tequila cocktail with a kick, made for fans who bring the heat.
The “Yay, Go Sports” Fan: Gin & Tonic – Simple, crisp, and refreshing-tasting, ideal for fans who are just here for the snacks.
The super fan: paloma
Perfect for the die-hard fan who knows every player and every stat, the Paloma is a tried-and-true tequila cocktail that never disappoints. Like the Super Fan, it’s loyal, refreshing, and consistent — no matter who mixes it.
Flavor Profile: Refreshing, citrusy, sweet-tart balance
Key Ingredients: Tequila, grapefruit soda, lime juice, club soda
Game Day Tip: Mix a pitcher of Palomas before kickoff so the Super Fans never miss a play.
The bandwagon fan: mojito
A mojito cocktail is the perfect go-to for those who find themselves a bit indecisive. For the fan who switches their loyalty to a team every week, this has all the elements of a game winning drink.
Flavor Profile: sweet, sour, fizzy and fresh.
Key Ingredients: Rum, Mint Leaves and Soda Water.
The “coach” fan: mule
Mule cocktails, made with ginger beer, indicate a spicy personality. This fan will spend all four quarters calling plays, critiquing drives and slandering the front office. The only thing they're missing is a clipboard and a headset.
Flavor Profile: The spice of ginger beer, the tang of lime and the smoothness of vodka.
Key Ingredients: Vodka, Ginger Beer and Lime Juice.
The “hustler” fan: spicy margarita
A margarita with a touch of heat can turn any watch party up in an instant. Like a spicy marg, this fan always brings a bit of sass and spice wherever they go, challenging the most gullible in the room to a challenge they know they can’t lose.
Flavor Profile: Sweet and tart with a spicy kick.
Key Ingredients: Añejo Tequila, Orangue Liqueur, Lime Juice and Chipotle Chili Powder.
The ‘yay, go sports’ fan: gin & tonic
For the fan who is just there for the snacks and vibes, a G+T keeps things simple and pleasant.
Flavor Profile: The clean flavors of Tanqueray match the bitterness of tonic water, while grapefruit highlights the gin’s citrus.
Key Ingredients: Gin, Tonic Water, Grapefruit Garnish.