The Super Bowl, NCAA March Madness, and the World Series all have one thing in common: They are a great excuse, er, reason to host a get together. Sports events of all kinds are a great time to try out a new game day drink (or two), and this round-up with give you plenty of ideas. Whether your main ingredient preference is vodka or rum, tequila or wine, there is always a concoction waiting to be shaken… Or stirred. Our home bar is stocked with all that I need to host a great party, including a great mixology set that has easily met all of our needs.
This Best Choice Products 16-piece Stainless Steel Bartender Mixology Set is a great beginner’s set for anyone looking to create your own drinks and practice mixology. With 16 unique pieces in the set, it has everything you need to make your own creations or follow a new recipe. The stainless steel set is durable and classy, and stores easily. It includes an ice bucket with tongs, muddler, shaker with lid, bottle opener, corkscrew, stirrer, 4 wine stoppers, wire spoon, jigger and 4 pourers. The set comes ready to use upon receiving and washes up well.
Game Day Drinks: Shaken
Just the sight of this shiny silver shaker puts a smile on my face. So many yummy things can be poured out of it, and I love trying new combinations. I can’t even tell you how excited I am to try some of these I’m listing below!
Colts Blue Spiked Lemonade, Farm Wife Drinks
Cranberry Lemon Drop Martini, Cents Able Shoppin
Hornitos la Man-Zana, A Year of Cocktails
Blood Orange Margarita Cocktail, Hearth & Vine
Strawberry and Pineapple Daiquiri, Utensi
Blood Orange Margarita, The Rising Spoon
Painkiller Cocktail, Ann’s Entitled Life
Spicy Thai Basil Cucumber Cocktail, Vintage Kitty
Blueberry Whiskey Buck, Vintage Kitty
Low Carb Mojito, Peace, Love, and Low Carb
Bramble Cocktail, The Petite Cook
Game Day Drinks: Stirred
You guys. This list. My mouth is watering over the different flavor combinations. Elderberry Ginger Moscow Mules? Gin Lemon with Thyme and Basil? Yum. Another great option for cocktails is pairing different liquors together to correspond with team colors as a way to personalize your party. Pick up some fun colored straws to accessorize, or even consider serving in fun sports glasses.
Pitcher Style Margaritas for a Crowd, Pinch of Yum
Pineapple Moscow Mule, Farm Wife Drinks
Bud Light Beer Punch, Farm Wife Drinks
Copycat Bailey’s Irish Cream, Low Carb Yum
Jug Cocktails for a Party, Beach Hut Cook
Elderberry Ginger Moscow Mules, Ally’s Sweet and Savory Eats
Bloody Mary Bar, What’s Working Here
Game Day Cosmo, Drug Store Divas
Adam’s Apple Cocktail, Mom Fabulous
The Drunken Porter Vanilla Bean Bourbon, The Rising Spoon
The Patriots Pass, Giggles Gobbles and Gulps
Rum Old Fashioned, Vintage Kitty
Seahawks Stack, Giggles, Gobbles, and Gulps
Cranberry Margarita, Take Time for Style
Blood Orange Bourbon Smash with Spicy Vanilla Sugar, The Gingered Whisk
Gin Lemon with Thyme and Basil, The Petite Cook
Strawberry Lemonade Margarita, Urban Bliss Life
Fruity Moscow Mule, Take Time for Style
Game Day Drinks: Blended
If a blender is the only thing separating you from a Honey Mango Strawberry Margarita, then it’s time to bust it out of the closet girlfriend! Or, if you’re like me and you don’t even own a blender (that’s normal, right?) then Amazon can easily come to your rescue. There are cheaper options like the Hamilton Beach Wave Crusher. There are also upgradable such as the reputable Ninja Professional Blender.
Mike-A-Ritas, Penny Pincher Jenny
Frozen Bananas Foster Cocktail, Penny Pincher Jenny
Moon-a-Rita, A Year of Cocktails
Best Skinny Margarita, Wholesome Yum
Honey Mango Strawberry Margarita, Taste and See
Smoky Mango Margarita, Taste and See
Game Day Drinks: Mocktails
No matter what your personal drinking preference is, it is always a good idea to have non-alcoholic options on hand as well. In order to be respectful of guests who may choose not to drink, the mommy-to-be, under age guests, and those who have dietary restrictions or interests, here are some delicious options to serve. Mason jar glasses are a cool way to serve party drinks, or you could even get a mason jar pitcher.
Sparkling Raspberry Lime-Aid Mocktail, Low Carb Yum
Virgin Banana Daiquiris, Strength and Sunshine
Frosty Coconut Mint Green Tea Mocktail, Strength and Sunshine
Watermelon Cucumber Margarita, Take Time for Style
Fruit Infused Water, Damn Delicious
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Photo Credit: Mojitos & Munchkins, Farm Wife Drinks, Cents Able Shoppin, Low Carb Yum
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What an awesome collection of Game Day Drinks! Thanks so much for including my Strawberry Lemonade Margarita. There are so many recipes here that I’ve bookmarked to make!
It was my honor to include your drink. I can’t wait to try it, and so many others!
Thank you for including my cocktails!! Aren’t cocktails the best part of tailgating?? I see a couple I need to try out!
I was honored to include your yummy drinks! Cocktails truly ARE the best part of the game, FOR SURE. Enjoy trying out some new recipes, and let me know which ones rocked your world!
This is such a FANTASTIC round up! My husband is just diving into the world of mixology, and he got moscow mules for Christmas. I think we’re going to have to try that recipe for Pineapple Moscow Mules ASAP 🙂 Pinning!
That pineapple moscow mule is at the TOP of my list to try! Doesn’t it sound delicious?? I’d love to hear how it turns out if you make it. Please stop back by and let me know!