Tailgating Cocktail Recipes

Another intense weekend of NFL football is just around the corner and we want to make sure you are prepared. Whether you’ll be bar tending, hosting a party, or enjoying the game from the comfort of your own home with family and friends, these football inspired cocktails are sure to be a hit. Try one out this weekend and become the talk of the party.

Patron Pigskin (Courtesy of Patron.com)

2 oz – Patron Silver
1/2 oz – Patron Citronage
2 oz – Cranberry Juice

Combine all ingredients in a shaker and strain into a chilled highball glass.

No Huddle Cocktail

1 1/2 oz Tanqueray Rangpur Lime Gin
3 oz Cranberry Apple Juice

Bourbon Blitz

2 oz Makers Mark Bourbon
1/2 oz B&B Liqueur

Combine both ingredients in a Highball glass and stir.

Touchdown Tea

1 oz Jack Daniels
2 oz Lemonade
2 oz Sweet Tea

Strong and tasty. Every time your team scores take a chug at one of these. Combine JD and Sweet Tea in a shaker and strain into a highball glass. Top with lemonade

Liquid Hailmary Shot (Adapted from Liquid Cocaine)
1/2 oz Bacardi 151
1/2 oz Jagermeister
1/2 oz Rumplemintz
1/2 oz American Honey

Much like a Hailmary, this one should only be tried every once and a while. Strong, and tasty this is NO JOKE. Combine all ingredients in a shaker and strain into chilled shot glasses.

False Start (shot)
1 oz Cherry Rum
1 oz Lemonade
1/2 oz Sour Apple Liqueur

Try one of these anytime there is a false start in the game. It’s dangerously tasty and sure to have you yelling at the tv. Combine all ingredients in a shaker and strain into a chilled shot glass.

Fans of the “oldest rivalry in football” might want to try these Rivalry Cocktails inspired by the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers. Though not a rivalry itself,  Jets and Pittsburgh fans are sure to get an exciting game to watch as well. New York fans can try a “Revis island” while Steelers fans can check out the “Black and Gold” Martini.

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