Easy Cocktails to Keep the Game Day Vibes Flowing

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There’s nothing like a cocktail to sip on game day. Sometimes it’s fun to head over to the sports bar, but there’s nothing better than drinking an easy homemade cocktail.

In this collection, I’ve compiled 15 easy cocktails you can refresh yourself with from the comfort of the couch or the stadium parking lot. Margaritas, moonshine, shots, and punch will hit the spot just right. Whether it be in your living room or a friend’s, these drinks will keep everyone in good spirits.

Vodka Pomegranate Cocktail

Two glasses filled with a red pomegranate cocktail drink, ice, pomegranate seeds, garnished with lime wedges and rosemary sprigs.
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This vodka pomegranate cocktail is sweet but tart and perfect for game day. It has only a few steps and ingredients and requires no bartending experience to make it excellent. You’ll love the burst-in-your-mouth pomegranate paired with lemon juice, vodka and ginger ale.

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Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks

A glass of pink strawberry margarita with ice, a salted rim, and a strawberry garnish on the side. Another similar glass sits in the background, ready to elevate your next gathering.
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This strawberry margarita on the rocks is great for a game day gathering. It combines tequila, lime juice and strawberries for an ideal sweet, sour and boozy flavor. Plus, no fancy equipment is needed, only a blender.

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Blueberry Moonshine

A purple blueberry moonshine in a glass jar topped with fresh mint leaves and a blue-and-white striped straw.
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There’s nothing like sipping some blueberry moonshine while the sun sets over the stadium. This cocktail is features some great minty and fruity flavors that will hit your tastebuds just right.

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Strawberry Jello Shots

Four clear plastic cups filled with strawberry Jello shots and topped with pink Starburst are displayed on a white scalloped tray.
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These strawberry Jello shots are here to get the game day party started. These shots are cute and playful but pack a bit of a punch. They’re topped with pink Starburst candy for added sweetness.

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Southern Coffee Punch

A glass of Southern coffee punch topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon sits on a silver tray next to a chocolate-covered wafer
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This recipe combines two favorites, coffee and punch, and is topped with ice cream for a great game day dessert. This drink is often served at Southern bridal showers but works great for a game watching get together. It’s a bit similar to a milkshake and pairs well with cookout foods like burgers and hot dogs.

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Sour Apple Green Jello Shots

Four small plastic cups filled with green Jello shots, each topped with a green apple gummy candy, arranged on a white tray with a striped towel nearby.
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Score big with these sour green apple Jello shots. These shots are easy to make. Just mix together sour apple Jello, sour apple pucker and water, and top with Jolly Rancher sour apple gummies.

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Cranberry Moonshine

A glass jar filled with red cranberry moonshine, sealed with a metal lid and decorated with a red and white string tied in a bow.
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This cranberry moonshine brings holiday flavor to winter and late fall game day gatherings. This combination of cranberry and spices is far from difficult to create. Plus, it’s a great make-ahead recipe because its flavor becomes more developed when stored for a few weeks ahead of time.

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Apple Mojito

Two glasses of orange-colored apple mojito garnished with apple slices, mint leaves, and a cinnamon stick, and served over ice with fresh apple halves nearby.
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This apple mojito is touchdown-level terrific. It’s basically a tasty cocktail of apple cider, seltzer and alcohol topped with mint and a stick of cinnamon. Anyone watching the game with you will be cheering for another one.

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Blackberry Bourbon Smash

A glass of purple blackberry bourbon smash drink with ice, blackberries, a lime slice, and fresh mint leaves. Additional refreshing drinks are seen in the background.
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Ever wondered what blackberries and bourbon taste like together? Smash these flavors together with this awesome cocktail. This drink has only five ingredients, making it easy for anyone to whip up for game day.

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Apple Pie Moonshine

Apple pie moonshine being poured into a glass filled with ice cubes.
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Apple pie moonshine is another cocktail you can have for dessert. This drink brings classic U.S. flavor to the all-American game of football. Apple pie moonshine is the perfect combination of cozy and boozy.

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Slow Cooker Cider

A white dish filled with a spiced beverage, garnished with orange slices, star anise, cranberries, a cinnamon stick, and cloves.
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Slow cooker cider is best smell to come home to on game day. Only five minutes of prep are required to let this comforting cider shine. Simmer in the fun of football with this heartwarming cocktail.

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Jameson Green Tea Shots

Three glasses of light yellowish-green Jameson shots with salted rims and lime slices sit next to a halved lime on a white surface.
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These Jameson green tea shots are great to tilt back when your favorite team scores. Their name comes from their green-tea-like color and the tasty Jameson whiskey they contain. These shots will satisfy the cravings of lemon-lime lovers everywhere and also include a bit of peach.

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Tequila Sunrise Drink (Game Day Version!)

Two glasses of vibrant tequila sunrise Cocktails with orange and red layers, iced and garnished with orange slices and cherries, sit beside a jar of maraschino cherries and fresh orange slices.
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This tequila sunrise drink will help the game day festivities last until dawn. This cocktail is both extremely tasty and aesthetically pleasing, making it eye catching for your living room and your Instagram. It can even be brought with you and your crew to the stadium for tailgating.

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Apple Rosemary Whiskey Cocktail

Two iced apple rosemary whiskey cocktails in mason jars garnished with rosemary, with a bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey and a jar of more cocktail in the background.
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The sound of combining apple, rosemary and whiskey is music to my ears! This cocktail combines fall flavors that go right with the football season. Plus, it makes a whole pitcher for all game day guests to share

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Detroit Tailgating Punch {Lions Honolulu Blue Kool-Aid Recipe}

Three clear glasses filled with blue Kool-Aid cocktails sit on a white surface, surrounded by lime halves, ice cubes, and silver decorative beads.
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This Detroit tailgating punch is great for Lions and non-Lions fans alike. It’s based off the Lions’ Blue Kool-Aid recipe but is here to bring team spirit to all football fans. Bring these bright blue shots to the tailgate for you and all your buddies.

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