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  • 14 Tasty Game-Day Drinks That Aren’t Beer

    by Kelsey Stoskopf
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    Alcohol is a staple for every Super Bowl party. But if you're not a huge fan of beer try these fan favorites instead. From fully loaded Bloody Mary's to a spicy drink that will warm you right up, these drinks are a must-try at your game day party.

    Super Bowl Punch

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    Everyone will go crazy over this Super Bowl Punch. In a large bowl, combine 1 liter vodka, 3 bottles of beer, 3 containers frozen limeade (thawed) and 3 liters of club soda. Slice up three limes and add those too. Fill tall glasses with ice and pour the drink over the ice, garnishing with a lime wedge. 

    Fully Loaded Bloody Mary

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    No morning tailgate is complete without a Bloody Mary. This Bloody Mary is fully loaded with alcohol, spices and all the flavors you love in a drink. You can even get creative and garnish your drinks with as little as a celery stick or as much as cocktail shrimp. Find the drink recipe here.

    Southern Baptist

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    This drink is tart, fresh and spicy all at the same time, and you and all your guests will love it. For the ginger syrup, put 1 1/2 ounce fresh ginger, peeled and cut into chunks in the bottom of a mixing glass. Muddle until broken down and strain the juice through a tea strainer. Combine with 2 tablespoons sugar. For the cocktail pour 2 ounces rye whiskey, 3/4 ounce ginger syrup and 1 ounce lime juice into a shaker. Fill with ice, shake well and strain into a glass. 

    Tequila Oasis

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    You'll feel like you're watching the Super Bowl on the beach, instead of a cold February day, with this drink. To make this tropical drink combine 3 ounces pineapple juice, 1 1/2 ounces tequila, 3/4 ounce lime juice and 1/2 ounce triple sec in a shaker with ice. Strain the drink into a glass filled with ice and garnish with a lime slice!

    Beer Margaritas

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    These Beer Margaritas put a little twist on the classic beer. Beer is mixed with tequila and limeade for an even better game day drink. In a pitcher combine 2 bottles of your favorite beer, 1/2 cup frozen concentrate limeade (thawed) and 1/2 cup chilled tequila. Create a salt rim on your glasses by rubbing lime wedges on the rims and dipping them in salt. Fill the glasses with ice and garnish with a lime wedge. 

    In-Sandiary

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    This watermelon drink has a salty, sweet and spicy rim for a pop of flavor. Juice watermelon well until you have 2 ounces of watermelon juice. Combine the watermelon juice with 2 ounces of tequila, 1/2 ounce lime juice and 1/4 ounce simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake and pour into glasses. For the garnish on the glasses, place 1 ounce lime juice in a saucer then a mixture of 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder in another saucer. Dip the cup in the lime juice and then the spices. 

    Snakebite

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    This drink doesn't require much effort so you won't miss much of the game. You can mix and match as you please, but to make this Snakebite drink pour 1/2 a pint of lager into a glass and let settle. Once settled, pour 1/2 a pint of hard cider on top. 

    The Old Fashioned Hurricane

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    This Old Fashioned Hurricane will have you making waves as the life of the party. To make this hurricane, fill a shaker with ice. Add 4 ounces orange juice, 2 ounces agave nectar, 2 ounces dark rum, 1 ounce light rum, 1 ounce orange liqueur and 6 dashes of bitters to the shaker. Shake, pour into your glasses and garnish with an orange slice! 

    Chocolate Velvet

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    A good stout pairs well with your typical Super Bowl food. For this drink, put two dashes of orange bitters in a champagne flute, fill two-thirds full with 4 ounces of chocolate stout and top it off with 2 ounces of dry sparkling wine. Rub the rim of the glass with an orange slice and squeeze over the drink. 

    Some Like It Hot

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    Pair this spicy drink with a plate full of nachos and we're sure you won't be disappointed. Fill a shaker with ice, 1 1/2 ounces Wild Turkey Rye, 1/2 ounce Aperol, 1/2 ounce Yellow Chartreuse, 2 teaspoons orange juice, 2 dashes of bitters and 1 dash Cholula sauce. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange twist.

    Brazilian Coffee Cocktail

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    Drinking all day can make you tired and you definitely don't want to miss this years' Super Bowl commercials. This Brazilian Coffee Cocktail contains espresso to help you keep going strong through out the night. Combine 1/4 cup chilled espresso, 2 tablespoons rum and 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk. Shake well and then strain into an ice-filled glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick!

    Grilled Pineapple Mojitos

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    This mojito twist will definitely knock your game day socks off. The grilled pineapple is the perfect pairing to mint leaves and lime. Grill 1/2 of a pineapple, cut into slices, for about 8 minutes until charred at the edges and cooked through. Let cool then chop into small pieces. Combine pineapple, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 cut limes and a small bunch of mint leaves. Muddle until the mint is mashed and fruit releases its juices. Add 8 ounces light rum, ice and 16 ounces seltzer. Garnish with mint sprigs. 

    Classic Lemonade

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    Hey you can't forget the non-drinkers too and what's better with game-day food than fresh lemonade. While the store-bought version may do, this classic lemonade recipe is definitely better. Combine 1 cup fresh lemon juice and 1/2 cup sugar and blend until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in a pinch of salt and 3 cups water. Pour into a pitcher with ice. 

    The Best Frozen Lime Margaritas

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    These Frozen Lime Margaritas may just be the best you've ever had. They're definitely way better than the premixed version. Combine 4 ounces of tequila, 2 ounces triple sec, 2 1/2 ounces lime juice and 4 ounces simple syrup. Place in a sealable container and place in freezer for 8 hours. When you're ready to serve, add 12 ounces of ice and the mixture to a blender and blend on high. Serve immediately. 

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