Seven Super Bowl Mixology Options That Are Trophy-Worthy

Didn’t score tickets to watch the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas? Here’s what to make to score a touchdown with you guests – whether they actually care about the big game or are just there for the food, funny commercials and the Lady Gaga halftime show.

Hail Mary and Touchdown Twister. (Courtesy Photos)

Hail Mary:

2 oz. Patrón Silver Tequila

5 oz. Bloody Mary Mix*

Lime Wedge, for garnish

Celery Stalk, for garnish

Directions: Combine ingredients in a mixing tin or pint glass and “roll” the drink by pouring it back and forth between the two. Strain onto fresh ice in a collins glass. If you like, rim the glass with kosher salt or a specially spiced rim of your choosing. Garnish with a lemon wedge and celery stalk.

*Bloody Mary Mix:

4 oz. Tomato Juice

.5 oz. fresh Lemon Juice

Dash of Worcestershire sauce

Dash of Tabasco

1 tsp Horseradish (optional)

Kosher Salt, to taste

Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste

Mula de New England. (Courtesy Photo)

Directions: Add all ingredients into shaker and mix.

Touchdown Twister:

1 Part DeKuyper® Coffee Brandy

1 Part Pinnacle® Original Vodka

3 Parts Cream

Directions: Build over ice, stir gently and serve.

Mula de New England:

2 oz. 1800 Silver

1 oz. Ginger Beer

1 tsp Chipotle Pepper

.5 oz. Cane Sugar

.5 oz. fresh Lime Juice

Pinch of Cilantro

Directions: Add all ingredients except ginger beer into shaker. Shake and double strain into iced Collins glass. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with cilantro.

Rebel Rumba. (Courtesy Photo)

Rebel Rumba:

1/4 oz. Orgeat

3/4 oz. Lime Juice

1/2 oz. Dry Curaçao

1/2 oz. Dark Rum

1/2 oz. White Rum

3 oz. Sam Adam’s Rebel Juiced IPA

Fresh Mango or Pineapple, for garnish

Mint, for garnish

Directions: Combine all ingredients into a shaker and shake. Strain into wine glass, add ice and garnish with fresh mango or pineapple and mint.

Grilled Grapefruit Paloma:

2 parts Hornitos® Plata Tequila

1 part fresh Lime Juice

3/4 part Ginger Sage Syrup*

2 dashes Angostura® Bitters

Top with Grapefruit Beer (appx. 1 part)

Grapefruit, for garnish

Grilled Grapefruit Paloma. (Courtesy Photo)

Directions: Combine all ingredients except grapefruit beer in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice and top with grapefruit beer. Garnish with a grilled grapefruit slice.

*Ginger Sage Syrup:

1 part Water

1 part Sugar

4 Sage Sprigs

1 Ginger Slice

Directions: Combine equal parts sugar and water with 1 ginger slice and 4 sage sprigs and bring to a boil to create ginger sage syrup. Allow the mixture to cool.

Falcon Vodka Lemonade:

3 cups Seedless Watermelon Pieces

3 Lemons, juiced

1/2 cup Vodka

1/4 cup fresh Mint

2 cups Sparkling Ice Essence of Lemon Lime

Falcon Vodka Lemonade. (Courtesy Photo)

Directions: In a blender, puree the watermelon and lemon juice, strain through a sieve into a drink pitcher. Add mint, vodka, and Sparkling Ice Essence of Lemon Lime – then stir. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint.

Michelada:

1 oz. Casamigos Blanco

1 oz. Tomato Juice

.5 oz. fresh Lime Juice

4 dashes Worcestershire Sauce

2 dashes Firewater Bitters

1 Pinch of Salt

1 Large Ice Block mixed with Basil, Lemon, Serrano

Splash of Mexican Beer

Tajin Salt Mixture, for garnish

Directions: Add all ingredients into rimmed pint glass. Add large ice block. Top off with Mexican Beer.