While some people watch for the halftime show, some people watch for the million dollar commercials, and some people actually watch for the football, I personally tune in to Super Bowl Sunday solely for the fantastic game day food and drinks. Now that we know which teams are facing off in Super Bowl LIX on February 9, party hosts can officially start planning their menus for the Big Game — from crowd-pleasing appetizers to delicious (and discounted) entrées to, of course, a delicious selection of Super Bowl cocktails and drinks. It doesn’t matter if you’re headed to a watch party, tuning in from a restaurant or bar, or enjoying performers and celebrity cameos from the comfort of your own couch. There’s just something about the Super Bowl that makes it a perfect food holiday. And regardless of whether you’re rooting for the Chiefs, the Eagles, or Taylor Swift, we have a selection of Super Bowl cocktails to make sure that everybody wins on game day.
Boozy Arnold Palmer
Upgrade your game day iced tea with some extra booze. This spiked Arnold Palmer by @thefunnymomma combines pre-made iced tea and lemonade with scotch whiskey for an easy group-friendly cocktail that gets an extra kick from fresh lemon and mint.
End Game
Baby, let the games begin. This Tayvis-inspired vodka cocktail by @drinkswithdanica is perfect for Swifties and Chiefs fans alike, and the deep red color from the raspberry syrup and cranberry juice is an easy way to show who you’re rooting for. Adorable friendship bracelet garnish is optional.
Spicy Cucumber Margarita
The perfect shade of football field Greene, this spicy margarita is a refreshing pairing to all of those heavy appetizers, plus it has a spicy ”kick” (pun intended). @bestcraftcocktails combines tequila, triple sec, and agave with lime and cucumber juice, plus an adorable cucumber peep and lime “football” garnish.
Dirty Kelce
Travis may be 87 on the field, but he’s number one in Blondie’s heart. Pay tribute to Taylor Swift’s boyfriend (and, fine, the Chief’s record-setting tight end) with this Super Bowl-inspired twist on a Dirty Shirley from @delish. All you need is vodka, grenadine, lemon lime soda, and lime juice, plus maraschino cherries to garnish.
Eagles Crush
If you’re rooting for the Eagles, try this green-hued beverage by @cocktailsandcardio. Just combine orange vodka, triple sec, orange juice, and blue curacao in a shaker and top with Sprite for a tropical cocktail that screams “Go Birds.”
Chiefs Cocktail
Not an Eagles fan? This drink by @marvelousmixing features vodka, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and strawberry syrup with a pineapple juice floater that’s perfect for “the guy on the Chiefs.”
Super Bowl Shots
@TheBarstones understands that, sometimes, only a shot can get you through a nail-biting game. For the Eagles shot, combine blue raspberry lemonade vodka with pineapple juice and top with a splash of Midori sour; for the Chiefs shot, combine cherry brandy, Southern Comfort whiskey, cranberry juice, and a touch of grenadine.
NOLA Hurricane
Super Bowl LIX is going to be played at the Caesar Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, so why not pay tribute to the host city with NOLA’s signature cocktail? The Hurricane is an easy rum-based cocktail made with light and dark rum, plus passionfruit, orange, and lime juices and a splash of grenadine.
Rum Punch For a Crowd
Like the homage to NOLA but need a little something more? This rum punch batch cocktail by @tourdecocktails comes in crowd-pleasing quantities and features white and spiced rum, pineapple juice, and a splash of grenadine poured over sliced oranges and limes.