Best Drinks to Serve at Football Parties

The only thing more exciting than the start of football season is the start of football party season. If you’re looking for your party to do more than move the chains, Zipps Liquor is here to help with a list of our favorite football party drinks. Whether you’re a classic cocktail aficionado or someone with a taste for Octoberfest beers, you’ll find something on this list that wets your whistle while cheering for the purple and gold.

Easy, Fresh, and Boozy

A refreshing favorite that mixes spicy and sweet, the Mango Jalapeno Fizzy Cocktail sounds like it may be a complicated drink to make. However, the recipe involves mixing the ingredients in its name together and pouring into a glass. For advanced preparation, we also recommend soaking the jalapeno slices in rum for at least an hour before guests arrive. This helps the spiciness of the pepper and the booziness of the rum better mingle in your glass.

An ideal drink for sharing, the Lynchburg Lemonade combines bourbon and citrus flavors (through fresh orange juice, triple sec, and sour mix). With no advanced prep beyond dumping the ingredients into a large pitcher and mixing, this cocktail tastes good and serves plenty.  For those looking to take their drink game from college to the pros, consider using a top-shelf bourbon or rye for deeper flavors.

Huddle Up and Drink

The Apple Rosemary Whiskey Cocktail swirls together classic fall ingredients like apple and Tennessee whiskey for a drink that will have your guests asking how to make it. While this recipe does call for creating a rosemary simple syrup, the process is as easy as adding sugar to water and boiling for a couple of minutes. This drink is perfect for a game or a tailgate, as it’s easy to transport and can warm the spirit on cold fall mornings.

If you’re looking for a drink that requires no further preparation than buying whiskey, wine, and pre-made juice, the Fireball Sangria is one of the best drinks for a football party. Using only some sort of citrus juice (Zipps recommends orange-peach-mango, which many popular brands offer), Fireball whiskey, and a bottle of red wine, you can concoct a fantastic cocktail for your guests. Add some frozen fruit for bonus flavor and to help keep things cool once the drink is in its serving pitcher.

Oktoberfest Beers

If you or your guests prefer ale to lemonade, then any list of the best drinks to get at a football party has to include some ice-cold Oktoberfest beers. One of the favorites at Zipps is Schwantoberfest by Bauhaus Brew Labs. A Bavarian-style beer that’s both rich and crisp and smells of freshly peeled tangerines, this local brew will impress friends. If you’re looking to save a few bucks on your football party, Schwantoberfest is currently on sale at Zipp’s for $8.99 for a 6-pack, and $15.99 for a 12-pack.

Leinenkugel has grown in popularity since the release of its Summer Shandy nearly a decade ago. However, its Oktoberfest beer is what gets it on this list today. With a sweeter finish than most German or Bavarian beers, Leinenkugel goes down smooth and easy. Although it’s tough to support a beer that’s brewed in Wisconsin, it is essential to note that this beer’s Chippewa Falls home is actually a tad closer to Minneapolis than Green Bay.

Stock Up for Your Party Today!

Whether your football party has two guests or fifty, Zipps Liquors is here to supply your get together with premium liquors, kegs, and craft beers. Our monthly specials and rewards program helps keep our prices low, but our selection vast. Make sure to stop by our location today at 2618 E Franklin Ave in Minneapolis to pick up your party favors. For last-minute planners, we’re even open on Labor Day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.