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22 Super Bowl Drinks for the Ultimate Game Day Party

Whether you like sangria, mocktails or Jello-O shots, these football cocktails are all winners.

By and Rachel Baron
margarita beer cocktail in glasses

When you think about all your favorite Super Bowl snacks — saucy chicken wings, finger foods, cheesy party dips — you’ll notice they all have one big thing in common: They’re all amazing drinking food. And if you spend as much time thinking about the Game Day booze as you do the Super Bowl food (a lot, if you’re us), you’ll need a few Super Bowl drink ideas up your sleeve.

Whether you’re celebrating a record-breaking win or seeking comfort after a crushing defeat, you’ve got your choice of these perfect pick-me-ups. You could totally buy a few six packs of beer or hard seltzer, but why not complement that sumptuous spread with some equally, well-curated cocktails? We’ve got everything: cute Jell-O shots shaped like beer pints, sangrias in unexpected flavors and even a few chile-spiked cocktails. Leaning tropical? Make a fizzy blue Curaçao-based punch. Wintry vibes more your speed? Go for a soul-soothing spiked hot chocolate. Plus, we included thirst quenching mocktail recipes if you are looking for booze-free options.

If you don’t want to spend the entire time mixing cocktails at your Super Bowl party, don’t worry: we've included tons of options you can easily mix up in advance, so you'll only have to get off the couch to grab another round. Because on Super Bowl Sunday, you don't want to miss a single second of the fun.

1

Margarita Beer Cocktail

margarita beer with orange peel on marble surface
Danielle Daly

Obviously, beer is the O.G. Super Bowl drink. This year, kick the old staple up a notch with this citrus-y, margarita-style cocktail.

Get the Margarita Beer Cocktail recipe.

2

Blackberry Mint Moscow Mule

blackberry mint moscow mule
Mike Garten

This isn't just any regular Sunday, which means you shouldn't drink just any regular Moscow Mule. Try this one with raspberry and mint garnishes instead.

Get the Blackberry Mint Moscow Mule recipe.

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3

Pear Punch

pear punch in a glass
Mike Garten

Spicy ginger beer balances out sweet, fruity pear nectar in this rum-based cocktail.

Get the Pear Punch recipe.

4

Sparkling Wine Mojito Punch

sparkling wine mojito with lime slices in a glass
Mike Garten

A big win calls for a glass of champagne. We recommend drinking it in the form of this minty mojito punch.

Get the Sparkling Wine Mojito Punch recipe.

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5

Fresh Lime Margarita

classic fresh lime margarita with tacos on the side
Mike Garten

This classic margarita recipe doesn't require a shaker, so you can focus on the game — not the bar.

Get the Fresh Lime Margarita recipe.

6

Sparkling Ginger Sangria

sparkling ginger sangria in a glass
Mike Garten

It's three of our favorite winter flavors — ginger, grape and brown sugar— in one gorgeous cup.

Get the Sparkling Ginger Sangria recipe.

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7

Cranberry 75 Punch

cranberry punch in a bowl
Mike Garten

Gin lovers will adore this white wine and cranberry cocktail. Bonus: It's quick to make, and you can mix up a big batch before the opening coin toss.

Get the Cranberry 75 Punch recipe.

8

Citrusy White Sangria Margarita

citrusy white sangria margarita in a pitcher
Mike Garten

Turn your Super Bowl party into a bonafide Sunday Funday with this margarita-sangria hybrid.

Get the Citrusy White Sangria Margarita recipe.

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9

Spiked Hot Chocolate

a mug of hot chocolate with toasted marshmallows
Mike Garten

One sip of this cozy cocktail and you'll feel like melting into the couch until the clock runs out on the big game.

Get the Spiked Hot Chocolate recipe.

RELATED: 42 Best Super Bowl Desserts for Your Game Day Party

10

Citrus Whiskey Punch

whiskey citrus punch in a glass
Mike Garten

To make this recipe, you'll need to whip up a cinnamon-infused simple syrup. The effort is worth it, though: citrus and spice are a genius pairing.

Get the Citrus Whiskey Punch recipe.

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11

Cherry Crush

crushed ice with tart cherry juice
Mike Garten

This chic, booze-free cocktail combines tart cherry juice with warm spices like ginger and star anise. Teens and adults will be asking for refills all night long.

Get the Cherry Crush recipe.

12

Thyme Plum Moscow Mule

thyme and plum moscow mule cocktail
Mike Garten

Moscow mules are universally well-liked, which means you can put an exciting twist on them and everyone will still be game. Here, we added fresh thyme and plums to the original recipe.

Get the Thyme Plum Moscow Mule recipe.

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13

Zesty Michelada

zesty michelada in a glass with lime
Mike Garten

Made with Clamato, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, this Bloody Mary-esque drink is perfect for keeping you going through that final quarter.

Get the Zesty Michelada recipe.

14

Maple Whiskey Sour

maple whiskey sour with orange peel on stirrer
Mike Garten

Like your team, this bracing bourbon-based cocktail isn’t messing around.

Get the Maple Whiskey Sour recipe.

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15

Spicy Margarita

spicy margarita with cocktail shaker and chile pepper
mike garten

Still feeling snacky? This punchy, sriracha- and lime-laced margarita is like a bag of Takis in cocktail form.

Get the Spicy Margarita recipe.

16

Classic Caipirinha

classic caipirinha with lime slices in a glass
Mike Garten

Ice the kicker with this chilled cachaça, lime juice and sugar-based cocktail.

Get the Classic Caipirinha recipe.

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17

Ginger-Grape Sangria

grape ginger sangria in a pitcher
Mike Garten

Sangria is the ultimate party drink, since you can make it in advance and let your guests serve themselves. Plus, it's a simple way to stretch a bottle of wine.

Get the Ginger-Grape Sangria recipe.

18

Blue Moon Jell-O Shots

blue moon jello shots on a sheet tray with orange slices
Jonathan Boulton

No party is complete without a tray of Jell-O shots. Our vote is for these adorable beer-themed ones.

Get the Blue Moon Jell-O Shots recipe from Delish.

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19

Corona-Lime Jell-O Shots

corona lime jello shots with salt
Charlie Gillette

It's the classic beer and garnish combo in Jell-O shot form.

Get the Corona-Lime Jell-O Shots recipe from Delish.

20

Team Color Jell-O Shots

red jello shots being poured
Parker Feierbach

Need more ways to show your pride? Make a batch of these cute Jell-O shots in your team's colors.

Get the Team Color Jell-O Shots recipe from Delish.

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Juliana is a writer, editor and SEO strategist with over six years' of experience on the editorial staffs of publications including Reader's Digest, Best Life and Good Housekeeping. She covers everything from holiday and home to travel and food, and lives in New York City, where she can often be found at hot yoga or raiding the candy aisle at CVS.

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