Game-Day Drinks

Cajun Lemonade

Add a Cajun kick to your lemonade with some hot sauce and rum. Rinse gallon milk jugs and use as a spill-proof way to transport your drinks.

• Recipe: Cajun Lemonade

Beer 'Garitas 

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• Beer 'Garitas
  

For a bolder flavor, use a dark beer. Serve in 16-oz. mason jars for fun.

User Review: "My friends and I love this drink. At first the recipe sounded a little strange, but once we tried it, we were hooked. My favorite beer to use is Dos Equis."

Berry-Colada Punch

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• Berry-Colada Punch

This drink is great to serve to a crowd. The club soda keeps the drink from tasting too sweet.

Tequila Mojitos

• Tequila Mojitos

The simple syrup needed for this beverage may be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

User Review: "Incredible! I also added club soda just before serving. It was so refreshing! Definitely double the recipe if you are having company - It will go fast!"

 

Mimosa Gelée

These may be made up to a day ahead. Keep tightly covered with plastic wrap, and garnish just before serving.

• Recipe: Mimosa Gelée

Raspberry Beer Cocktail

• Raspberry Beer Cocktail

User Review: "This is a great refreshing cocktail. I used a beer called 'Woodchuck cider' rather than Miller or Bud. It was found in a separate beer section."

Kane's Peppery Bloody Mary

• Kane's Peppery Bloody Mary

This recipe received our Test Kitchens' highest rating.

Sangría

• Sangría

The peach nectar used in this recipe is a sweet, intensely flavored drink that's usually sold on the international food aisle, with the fruit juices, or with the cocktail mixes.

User Review: "This sangria is wonderful with either red or white wine. It is light and not too citrusy. I substituted peach schnapps for the nectar and it worked out just as well."

Porter Float

Top premium vanilla ice cream with a few tablespoonfuls of a creamy porter or stout (such as Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout). Add a sprinkle of fresh raspberries and a fresh mint sprig for a quick and creative dessert.

• Recipe: Porter Float

Pink Lemonade Cocktail

• Pink Lemonade Cocktail

User Review: "Yummmeeee!!! This drink is so easy to make and very delicious. The beer taste is subtle and gives the mixture a frothy texture. The best thing is that you can serve it immediately and don't have to wait several hours for ingredients to marinate."

Top-Ranked Spirits

Spirited recipes to generate plenty of pregame buzz.

• Recipe: Barbecue Bloody Mary
• Recipe: Brewmosa
• Recipe: Apple-Pie Bourbon Sweet Tea

Grapefruit Tequila Fizz

You'll want to make a whole batch of this citrusy spritzer. It's perfect for outdoor gatherings and kicking back on the porch.

• Recipe: Grapefruit Tequila Fizz