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15 Cocktails to Serve for the Super Bowl

Win over guests with punches, beer cocktails, and more.

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Audrey Morgan
Audrey Morgan
Audrey Morgan is the Associate Editor at Liquor.com, where she writes and edits cocktail roundups, explainers, and more.
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Published 02/4/23
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For many Super Bowl viewers, the game-day spread is just as important as the game itself. Whatever your reasons for tuning in, these drink recipes—including refreshing beer-based cocktails and crowd-friendly punches—will score big with your party guests.

  • Super Sunday Punch

    Super Sunday Punch

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    This big-batch drink may just become a go-to party recipe beyond football season. Chicago bartender Mike Ryan combines two American spirits—Laird’s Apple Brandy and bottled-in-bond bourbon—with grapefruit juice, sweet tea, and warming spices.

    Get the recipe.

  • Michelada

    Michelada

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    Think beyond the Bloody Mary with this thirst-quenching savory beer cocktail. Inspired by the classic Mexico City recipe, our version combines lager, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and seasonings.

    Get the recipe.

  • Gold Rusher

    Gold Rusher cocktail

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    San Francisco bartender Helen Diaz developed this Gold Rush twist for her hometown team, the 49ers. The city’s favorite amaro, Fernet-Branca, adds its bitter intensity to the classic bourbon-ginger-honey format.

    Get the recipe.

  • Lagerita

    Lagerita

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    What’s more refreshing than a Margarita? This drink from bar pro Simon Ford, which tops the classic combination of blanco tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice with a light Mexican beer. 

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  • Mexican Punch

    Mexican Punch

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    Kick off your party with this simple tequila punch from Chicago bar pro Toby Maloney. He combines blanco tequila with citrus, lemon-lime soda, grenadine, and simple syrup.

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  • Lemon Shandy

    Lemon Shandy

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    This two-part combination of lager and lemonade is perfectly refreshing and simple to make. You can also swap the lemonade for ginger ale to make a Ginger Shandy.

    Get the recipe.

  • Ranch Water

    Ranch Water cocktail

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    The unofficial drink of West Texas combines blanco tequila, lime juice, and Topo Chico sparkling mineral water. Add a splash of orange liqueur for a sweeter version that resembles a bubbly Margarita.

    Get the recipe.

  • Hot Toddy

    Hot Toddy

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    Make guests feel warm with a round of Toddies. Bartender Jacques Bezuidenhout’s take on the winter favorite combines whiskey, boiling water, demerara or brown sugar, lemon juice, and clove-studded lemon wheels.

    Get the recipe.

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  • Boat House Punch

    Boat House Punch

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    Everyone wins with this bright and bubbly punch from New York City bar pro Julie Reiner. She tops a mixture of gin, Aperol, St-Germain, citrus juices, and lemon oleo saccharum with sparkling rosé.

    Get the recipe.

  • Sour Shandy

    Sour Shandy

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    Fans of sour beers will love this easily customized cocktail from Speed Rack co-founder Lynnette Marrerro. Top a homemade sour beer syrup with your clear spirit of choice, citrus juice, and lager.

    Get the recipe.

  • Aperol Spritz

    Aperol Spritz

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    This Italian crowd-pleaser is as easy to drink as it is to make. Just combine one part Aperol, two parts prosecco, and one part sparkling water.

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  • Oaxacan Punch

    Oaxacan Punch

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    This smoky and bittersweet punch from bar pro Tad Carducci combines mezcal, Averna amaro, citrus juices, agave nectar, and ginger beer. It may just upstage the halftime show.

    Get the recipe.

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  • Demi Peche

    Demi Peche

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    Make a caramelized peach syrup ahead of time, then top with wheat beer or lager when guests arrive. This two-part Radler variation is that simple.

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  • Bourbon Rosemary Punch

    Rosemary Bourbon Punch

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    This spritzy punch is both refreshing and winter-friendly. It combines rosemary-infused Aperol, bourbon, grapefruit juice, sparkling wine, and soda water.

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  • Radler Paloma

    Radler Paloma

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    What happens when a Radler and Paloma join forces? This refreshing, citrusy cocktail, which stars grapefruit beer alongside tequila, citrus juices, and simple syrup.

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