We're two days away from the big game, a cross-country matchup between two #1 seeds that's sure to be a thriller. More importantly, though, it's time to prepare for the Super Bowl parties. Whether you're planning an elaborate spread or not, it's important to not neglect the refreshments. Consider these cocktails that work in each city's iconic respective beverage, and then one for the casual fans, too.
If you're rooting for Seattle:
SEAHAWKS COFFEE KICKER
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It's nearly impossible to not think of coffee in relation to Seattle. Salute the boys with this iced coffee cocktail.
1 oz. Reyka Vodka
0.5 oz. Solerno liqueur
0.5 oz. Kahlua coffee liqueur
4 iced coffee cubes
Combine vodka, Solerno and Kahlua in a shaker with regular ice. Shake and strain into a tall glass over iced coffee cubes.
SEATTLE MANHATTAN (by Jim Beam)
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1 part Jim Beam Black(R) Bourbon
1/2 part Coffee Liqueur
1/2 part Sweet Vermouth
Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a Maraschino Cherry.
If you're rooting for New England:
Patriot Punch
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Sam Adams, the iconic Boston lager, is brewed miles away from Gillette stadium. So raise a glass with this beer cocktail.
1 part Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
2 dashes Hot Sauce
1/4 of a Fresh Lime
1 part Ginger Beer
Top with Sam Adams Lager
Squeeze the lime into a beer glass. Fill with ice. Add hot sauce, Sailor Jerry and ginger beer. Top with Sam Adams lager. Garnish with a lime.
NEW ENGLAND MAPLE BACON MANHATTAN (by Jim Beam)
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2 oz Jim Beam(R) Original
½ oz Sweet Vermouth
½ oz 100% Pure Maple Syrup
1 Dash Angostura Bitters
Bacon Strips
Build ingredients in mixing glass with ice and stir together. Pour over ice into an old fashioned glass. Garnish with a bacon strip.
And finally, if you aren't rooting for either team and you're just there to day drink and stuff your face:
The Red Hot Meal In A Glass
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Be honest, there's a good chance your favorite team isn't even playing. So, why not just enjoy the most popular day drinker's drink with a some delicious Super Bowl snacks as your garnish?
1 quart tomato juice
1/2 cup vodka
2 Tbsp. FRANK'S(R) REDHOT(R) Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce or FRANK'S(R) REDHOT(R) XTRA HOT Cayenne Pepper Sauce
2 Tbsp. FRENCH'S(R) Reduced Sodium Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tbsp. prepared horseradish
1 Tbsp. Lemon juice
1 tsp. celery salt
Mix all ingredients in large pitcher. Chill and then serve over ice.The garnishes are all up to you. Anything is fair game. Olives, celery, pickles, bacon, shrimp, steak fries, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, seriously...anything.
If you're rooting for Seattle:
SEAHAWKS COFFEE KICKER
It's nearly impossible to not think of coffee in relation to Seattle. Salute the boys with this iced coffee cocktail.
1 oz. Reyka Vodka
0.5 oz. Solerno liqueur
0.5 oz. Kahlua coffee liqueur
4 iced coffee cubes
Combine vodka, Solerno and Kahlua in a shaker with regular ice. Shake and strain into a tall glass over iced coffee cubes.
SEATTLE MANHATTAN (by Jim Beam)
1 part Jim Beam Black(R) Bourbon
1/2 part Coffee Liqueur
1/2 part Sweet Vermouth
Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a Maraschino Cherry.
If you're rooting for New England:
Patriot Punch
Sam Adams, the iconic Boston lager, is brewed miles away from Gillette stadium. So raise a glass with this beer cocktail.
1 part Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
2 dashes Hot Sauce
1/4 of a Fresh Lime
1 part Ginger Beer
Top with Sam Adams Lager
Squeeze the lime into a beer glass. Fill with ice. Add hot sauce, Sailor Jerry and ginger beer. Top with Sam Adams lager. Garnish with a lime.
NEW ENGLAND MAPLE BACON MANHATTAN (by Jim Beam)
2 oz Jim Beam(R) Original
½ oz Sweet Vermouth
½ oz 100% Pure Maple Syrup
1 Dash Angostura Bitters
Bacon Strips
Build ingredients in mixing glass with ice and stir together. Pour over ice into an old fashioned glass. Garnish with a bacon strip.
And finally, if you aren't rooting for either team and you're just there to day drink and stuff your face:
The Red Hot Meal In A Glass
Be honest, there's a good chance your favorite team isn't even playing. So, why not just enjoy the most popular day drinker's drink with a some delicious Super Bowl snacks as your garnish?
1 quart tomato juice
1/2 cup vodka
2 Tbsp. FRANK'S(R) REDHOT(R) Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce or FRANK'S(R) REDHOT(R) XTRA HOT Cayenne Pepper Sauce
2 Tbsp. FRENCH'S(R) Reduced Sodium Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tbsp. prepared horseradish
1 Tbsp. Lemon juice
1 tsp. celery salt
Mix all ingredients in large pitcher. Chill and then serve over ice.The garnishes are all up to you. Anything is fair game. Olives, celery, pickles, bacon, shrimp, steak fries, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, seriously...anything.