Tailgating Essentials - Southern Living

Photo: Ted Tucker, Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

Tent Chandelier

Whether you’re in The Grove or The Swamp, you’ll have the fanciest tailgate of all with this clever chandelier made to hook right on to your tent from Go Chic in Foley, AL—and it comes in lots of team colors; $120

Photo: Ted Tucker, Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

Bloody Mary Mix

When there’s a noon kickoff, bloody Marys and tailgating go hand-in-hand. Take the guesswork out of the mix with this spicy concoction from Charleston, SC-based Fat and Juicy; $6/32-oz. bottle, $2.50/8-oz. bottle.

Photo: Ted Tucker, Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

Tailgate Platter

Made in Lafayette, LA, these printed melamine trays are a stylish step up from flimsy paper plates; $30 each.

Photo: Ted Tucker, Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

Portable Electric Grill

Even though the company is called Aussie Grills, this cute little cooker is actually made in Greeneville, TN; the locking top makes it easy to transport; also in green, $79.