Come Super Bowl Sunday, the excitement in the air is electric — whether or not your own hometown team made it to the big game (or even into the postseason). In fact, game day can be a ton of fun even if you don't care about the National Football League at all; after all, there are the epic commercials, the halftime show everyone is sure to be talking about on Monday — and of course ,an epic spread of Super Bowl drinks and snacks.
So whether you're gathering around the TV with a big group of friends and family — all decked out in team colors — or you're just planning to have some laid-back fun with your household, check out our roundup of the best Super Bowl co*cktails and drink recipes to inspire your spread. Our list includes both alcoholic drinks for the 21-plus crowd, as well as all-ages friendly non-alcoholic drinks and mocktails for the kids and non-drinkers in the crowd.
Looking for more game day inspiration? Check out our guide to Super Bowl party games for fans of all ages, as well as Super Bowl party decorating ideas to take your game-day bash to the next level.
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Berry Black Tea Punch
Jazz up the game day iced tea in a major way with this berry black tea punch, which makes a wow-worthy presentation.
Get the Berry Black Tea Punch recipe.
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Cider Hot Toddy
The big game may be played in a warm weather locale, but if it's wintry where you are, warm up the crowd with cozy cider hot toddies.
Get the Cider Hot Toddy recipe.
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Guilt-Free Margaritas
If you're still devoted to your new year's resolutions — good for you! — this guilt-free margarita recipe has just 80 calories per drink.
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Spicy Pickle Bloody Mary
Make this bloody Mary recipe up to two days ahead of the big game for easy, fuss-free entertaining.
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Winter Sangria
Make this spicy, wintery sangria as a batch in a punch bowl for easy self serving at the Super Bowl bash.
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Watermelon Slushie
This all-ages-friendly refresher has just three ingredients: seedless watermelon, pomegranate juice, and ice.
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Honey Lime Red Tea
Red tea bags (such as Red Zinger) form the basis for this full-flavored non-alcoholic refresher.
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Classic Manhattan
Don't overcomplicate it on game day: A classic Manhattan is a perennial crowd pleaser.
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Classic Champagne co*cktail
Champagne tastes even sweeter if your team wins — but a classic champagne-based co*cktail is a winner either way.
Get the Classic Champagne co*cktail recipe.
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Ginger Peach Soda
Keep this refreshing drink non-alcoholic for an all-ages crowd. Or, splash in some rum for the 21-and-up cheering squad.
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White Iced Tea
Elevate iced tea for game day with abundant fresh tarragon sprigs.
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Jalapeño Margaritas
Fresh jalapeño gives the classic margarita a game-day kick.
Get the Jalapeño Margaritas recipe at Love & Lemons.
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Brown Cow
Win over the kiddie crowd in a hurry with this soda fountain-inspired drink — it's simply made from root beer and ice cream.
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Orange Cranberry Mimosa
If you're starting the party early and making it an all-day affair, kick off the festivities with a colorful orange-cranberry mimosa. (Brunch drink of champions!)
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Warm Bourbon Cider
Keep nice and warm — even without a game-day cardio warmup — with this fruity bourbon punch.
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Fruit Slushie
The secret ingredient here is — wait for it — baby food! (Any other fruit puree also works.)
Get the "Slightly Sloshed" Slushie recipe.
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10
Sour Cherry Gin Smash
Sour cherries and lime give this co*cktail a pucker-worthy punch.
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Cognac Apple Bellini
It's apple cider, but with a dressed-up twist for a super celebration.
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Berry Sangria
Rosé all day! Just add berries, sugar, and lemon juice for this crowd-pleasing sangria.
Get the Berry Sangria recipe.
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Mojito Fruit co*cktails
Make these with or without the rum to serve an all-ages crowd.
Get the Mojito Fruit co*cktails recipe.