It’s time to get back to football, because NFL regular season kickoff is tomorrow! And while we all know that nothing pairs with football quite like an ice-cold brew, why not mix things up this season with one of these delicious beer cocktails? We guarantee they’ll take game day to a whole new level! Do you have a special kickoff recipe? Share it with us in the comments!
The Hike
¼ cup brown ale2 tbsp bourbon
1 tsp Southern Comfort
1 tsp maple syrup
Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Stir gently and strain into a glass filled with ice.
Red Zone
12 oz lager6 oz tomato juice
1 tsp lemon juice
Dash of hot sauce
Pour all ingredients into a glass and stir well.
Hefeweizen Halfback
1 ¼ cup applejack4 cups hefeweizen
1 ¼ cups lemon juice
¾ cup maple syrup
6 tbsp apple cider vinegar
¾ club soda
Lemon wedges for garnish
Combine applejack, juice, syrup and apple cider vinegar in a large pitcher. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours. Gently stir in beer and club soda. Divide among eight glasses and garnish with lemon wedges.
Sideline Sipper
12 oz lager12 oz ginger beer
⅓ cup lime juice
1 tbsp sugar
Lime wedge for garnish
Pour lime juice into a pitcher and slowly mix in beer and ginger beer. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Serve over ice and garnish with a lime wedge.
Pick Six
6 bottles of your favorite lager2 ½ cups pineapple juice
12 oz lemon-lime soda
Lemon, lime and orange wedges for garnish
Add all ingredients to a large punch bowl, stir well and divide among six glasses.
