32 NFL Gameday Cocktails: The Ultimate Recipe Guide

32 NFL Gameday Cocktails: The Ultimate Recipe Guide

Are you ready for some football and some seriously epic mixology?! Gameday is about way more than just yards and touchdowns; it is about the electric atmosphere, the food, and, of course, the drinks.

For fans tailgating at the stadium or hosting a watch party at home, a cooler full of basic beer is fine. However, serving Football Themed Cocktails that rock your team’s exact colors takes your fandom to a whole new level!

To help you win the tailgate, we have curated the ultimate list of NFL team cocktails for all 32 teams, organized by division. If you need standard Sunday football gameday drinks or are saving these for your Super Bowl cocktail recipes, we have you covered. To make sure you touch down on that perfect color and flavor profile, we are using the bold, high impact lineup from Red Eye Louie’s, including VodQuila, WhisQuila, RumQuila, and our Immoral line of Vodka, Gin, and Spiced Rum!

Find your team, grab your shaker, and let’s get mixed up for kickoff!

AFC EAST

Buffalo Bills: The Buffalo Stampede

1.5 oz Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Vodka
0.5 oz Blue Curaçao
2 oz lemonade
0.5 oz grenadine

Instructions:
Build: The blue base of Immoral Vodka, lemonade, and Blue Curaçao is contrasted by a red grenadine sinker at the bottom of the glass.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add Immoral Vodka, Blue Curaçao, and lemonade.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
Slowly pour the grenadine down the side of the glass so it sinks to the bottom.

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Miami Dolphins: South Beach Splash

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Vodka
0.5 oz Blue Curaçao
0.25 oz melon liqueur
1 orange peel garnish

Instructions
Build: The combination creates a striking aqua color, complemented by a bright orange citrus peel.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add Immoral Vodka, Blue Curaçao, and melon liqueur.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Express the oils of the orange peel over the drink and drop it in as a garnish.

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New England Patriots: The Patriot Way

1.5 oz Red Eye Louie’s VodQuila
0.5 oz Blue Curaçao
1 oz white lemonade
0.5 oz grenadine

Instructions
Build: Poured carefully to show a red bottom, a white middle, and a blue top layer.
Pour grenadine directly into the bottom of a highball glass.
Carefully add ice to the glass.
Slowly pour white lemonade over the back of a bar spoon to create the white layer.
In a separate shaker, mix VodQuila and Blue Curaçao, then gently float this blue mixture on top using the bar spoon.

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New York Jets: The Jet Stream

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Gin
1 oz green apple schnapps
1 oz white grapefruit juice

Instructions
Build: A bold, Gotham green cocktail balanced by the cloudy white hue of grapefruit juice.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add Immoral Gin, green apple schnapps, and white grapefruit juice.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into a chilled glass over ice.

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AFC NORTH

Baltimore Ravens: The Purple Menace

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s WhisQuila
1 oz butterfly pea flower simple syrup
0.5 oz lemon juice
1 blackberry garnish

Instructions
Build: The butterfly pea flower syrup and lemon juice react to create a striking purple, anchored by the dark spirit and garnished with a black fruit skewer.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add WhisQuila, butterfly pea flower syrup, and lemon juice.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
Garnish with a blackberry on a cocktail pick.

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Cincinnati Bengals: Tiger Stripes

1.5 oz Red Eye Louie’s WhisQuila
2 oz mango nectar
0.5 oz dark molasses rum

Instructions
Build: The bright orange mango base is contrasted by a dark, almost black float of WhisQuila and dark rum on top to mimic tiger stripes.
Fill a shaker with ice and add the mango nectar.
Shake and pour into a glass over ice.
In a separate mixing glass, combine WhisQuila and dark molasses rum.
Slowly pour the dark mixture over the back of a spoon to float it on top of the mango base.

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Cleveland Browns: The Dawg Pound

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s RumQuila
1 oz cold brew coffee liqueur
1 dash orange bitters
1 flamed orange peel

Instructions
Build: The coffee liqueur and RumQuila create a deep amber-brown color, accented by the oils of a bright orange peel.
Fill a mixing glass with ice.
Add RumQuila, coffee liqueur, and orange bitters.
Stir gently until well chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass over a single large ice cube.
Express and flame the orange peel over the drink, then drop it in.

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Pittsburgh Steelers: The Steel Curtain

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s WhisQuila
2 oz dark cola
0.5 oz golden vanilla liqueur

Instructions
Build: A dark black whiskey and cola base topped with a distinct golden liqueur layer.
Fill a highball glass with ice.
Add WhisQuila and top with dark cola.
Stir gently to combine.
Slowly pour the golden vanilla liqueur over the back of a spoon to float it on top.

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Mastering Your Football Gameday Drinks

We are a quarter of the way through the league! Crafting the perfect football gameday drinks requires a solid game plan. You want to make sure your tailgate stands out from the crowd. Batching these NFL team cocktails into pitchers is a massive time saver for large watch parties. Just multiply the ingredients by the number of guests, keep your Red Eye Louie’s spirits chilled on ice, and wait to add any carbonated mixers until right before kickoff. Your guests will be blown away by the vibrant colors and premium taste!

AFC WEST

Denver Broncos: Mile High Magic

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Vodka
2 oz orange soda
0.5 oz Blue Curaçao

Instructions
Build: A bright orange cocktail with a dark navy sinker pooling at the bottom of the glass.
Fill a highball glass with ice.
Pour in the Immoral Vodka and top with orange soda.
Stir gently.
Slowly pour the Blue Curaçao down the side of the glass so it sinks to the bottom.

Try WhisQuila

Cincinnati Bengals: Tiger Stripes

1.5 oz Red Eye Louie’s WhisQuila
2 oz mango nectar
0.5 oz dark molasses rum

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Cleveland Browns: The Dawg Pound

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s RumQuila
1 oz cold brew coffee liqueur
1 dash orange bitters
1 flamed orange peel

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Pittsburgh Steelers: The Steel Curtain

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s WhisQuila
2 oz dark cola
0.5 oz golden vanilla liqueur

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AFC SOUTH

Houston Texans: Deep Steel

1.5 oz Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Spiced Rum
0.5 oz Blue Curaçao
1.5 oz cranberry juice

Instructions
Build: Shaken to a deep purplish-steel hue, bridging the dark red of the rum and cranberry with the blue curacao.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add Immoral Spiced Rum, Blue Curaçao, and cranberry juice.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

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Indianapolis Colts: The Horseshoe

1.5 oz Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Vodka
0.5 oz Blue Curaçao
1 oz coconut cream
1 oz pineapple juice

Instructions
Build: The blue base sits at the bottom while the white coconut cream mixture is layered on top.
Fill a shaker with ice.
Add Immoral Vodka and Blue Curaçao, shake, and strain into the bottom of a glass.
Rinse the shaker, add fresh ice, coconut cream, and pineapple juice.
Shake vigorously and carefully strain the white mixture over the back of a spoon to float it over the blue base.

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Jacksonville Jaguars: Duval Drop

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s RumQuila
0.5 oz Blue Curaçao
0.5 oz melon liqueur
1 oz gold pineapple juice

Instructions
Build: The Blue Curaçao and melon liqueur mix to create teal, served over golden pineapple juice and golden RumQuila.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add RumQuila, Blue Curaçao, melon liqueur, and pineapple juice.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.

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Tennessee Titans: Music City Miracle

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Vodka
0.5 oz Blue Curaçao
1 oz butterfly pea flower tea

Instructions
Build: Layered to show a stark contrast between bright Titans blue and deep navy.
Fill a glass with ice.
Pour butterfly pea flower tea into the bottom of the glass.
In a shaker with ice, mix Immoral Vodka and Blue Curaçao.
Strain the blue vodka mixture gently over the tea to create a layered effect.

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Halftime: Winning Gameday Cocktail Recipes

We have officially covered the entire AFC! As you start planning your watch parties for the playoffs and the big game, you need to have elite Super Bowl cocktail recipes ready to go. You do not want to be stuck mixing complicated drinks while the halftime show is on.

These themed gameday cocktails are designed to be quick, visually striking, and incredibly delicious. By utilizing VodQuila and RumQuila, you get complex flavor profiles without needing ten different bottles crowding your home bar. Keep your shaker handy as we cross over to the NFC!

NFC EAST

Dallas Cowboys: The Lone Star

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Vodka
0.5 oz Blue Curaçao
2 oz club soda
1 dash edible silver luster dust

Instructions
Build: A sparkling blue cocktail that swirls with silver dust when stirred.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add Immoral Vodka, Blue Curaçao, and silver luster dust.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into a chilled glass over fresh ice.
Top with club soda and stir gently.

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New York Giants: The Big Blue

Colors: Dark Blue and Red
Spirit: Immoral Spiced Rum
2 oz Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Spiced Rum
0.5 oz Blue Curaçao
2 oz club soda
0.5 oz red cherry juice

Instructions
Build: A towering dark blue/purple highball finished with a bright red cherry juice float.
Fill a highball glass with ice.
Add Immoral Spiced Rum and Blue Curaçao.
Top with club soda and stir gently to combine.
Slowly pour the red cherry juice over the back of a spoon to create a red float on top.

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Philadelphia Eagles: The Philly Special

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Gin
0.5 oz Blue Curaçao
0.5 oz melon liqueur
Silver sanding sugar

Instructions
Build: A dark, midnight green hue finished with a shining silver sugar rim.
Run a citrus wedge along the rim of a glass and dip it into silver sanding sugar.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add Immoral Gin, Blue Curaçao, and melon liqueur.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.

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Washington Commanders: The Capital

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Spiced Rum
1.5 oz tart cherry juice
1 oz apple cider

Instructions
Build: A deep burgundy cherry base mixed seamlessly with golden apple cider.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add Immoral Spiced Rum, tart cherry juice, and apple cider.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

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NFC NORTH

chicago bears: the bear down

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Vodka
2 oz fresh orange juice
0.5 oz Blue Curaçao

Instructions
Build: A solid orange base with a dark blue Curaçao float settling at the top.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add Immoral Vodka and fresh orange juice.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
Slowly pour the Blue Curaçao over the back of a spoon to float on top.

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Detroit Lions: The Roar

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Vodka
0.5 oz Blue Curaçao
1.5 oz tonic water
Silver sanding sugar

Instructions
Build: A brilliant, glowing Honolulu blue base rimmed with silver sugar.
Run a citrus wedge along the rim of a highball glass and dip it into silver sanding sugar.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add Immoral Vodka and Blue Curaçao.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice and top with tonic water.

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Green Bay Packers: The Frozen Tundra

1.5 oz Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Gin
1 oz melon liqueur
2 oz pineapple juice

Instructions
Build: The green melon liqueur and Immoral Gin mix with golden pineapple juice to show off the iconic green and gold.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add Immoral Gin, melon liqueur, and pineapple juice.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into a chilled glass over fresh ice.

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Minnesota Vikings: The Skol Smash

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s RumQuila
1.5 oz grape juice
0.5 oz lemon juice
1 pinch edible gold leaf

Instructions
Build: A deep purple cocktail anchored by golden RumQuila, accented with floating edible gold leaf.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add RumQuila, grape juice, and lemon juice.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
Carefully place the edible gold leaf on top as a garnish.

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Best Tailgate Cocktails

Only eight teams left to go! Creating signature drinks for your football party is the ultimate way to show your team spirit. These Red Eye Louie’s recipes are specifically built to deliver bold colors and unmatched smoothness.

When creating your own themed foodball cocktails, remember that layering is all about liquid density. Syrups and sugary liqueurs sink, while lighter spirits and juices float. Master that technique, and your NFL team cocktails will look like they were crafted by a professional mixologist right in your living room!

NFC WEST

Los Angeles Rams: The Ram Horn

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Vodka
0.5 oz Blue Curaçao
1 oz coconut water
1 oz orange/mango juice blend

Instructions
Build: A tropical royal blue base topped with a layer of yellow-orange sol juice.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add Immoral Vodka, Blue Curaçao, and coconut water.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
Slowly pour the orange/mango juice blend over the back of a spoon to float on top.

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San Francisco 49ers: The Gold Rush

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s RumQuila
1.5 oz cranberry juice
1 oz ginger ale
Gold sanding sugar

Instructions
Build: A deep red cocktail rimmed with bright golden sugar.
Run a citrus wedge along the rim of a glass and dip it into gold sanding sugar.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add RumQuila and cranberry juice.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice and top with ginger ale.

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Seattle Seahawks: the 12th man

1.5 oz Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Gin
1 oz Blue Curaçao
0.5 oz lime juice
0.5 oz melon liqueur

Instructions
Build: A deep teal/navy base cut with a neon “action green” melon float on top.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add Immoral Gin, Blue Curaçao, and lime juice.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
Slowly pour the melon liqueur over the back of a spoon to float on top.

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Arizona Cardinals: The Cardinal Smash

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s WhisQuila
1 oz pomegranate juice
0.5 oz lime juice
5 muddled blackberries

Instructions
Build: Muddled blackberries provide a dark black hue at the bottom, topped with the dark red pomegranate mixture and black WhisQuila.
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the blackberries.
Add ice, WhisQuila, pomegranate juice, and lime juice.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Pour the entire contents (including muddled berries) into a rocks glass.

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NFC SOUTH

Atlanta Falcons: Falcon’s Flight

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Spiced Rum
2 oz cranberry juice
0.5 oz black raspberry liqueur

Instructions
Build: Shaken with cranberry for a vibrant red base, featuring a dark black raspberry liqueur float.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add Immoral Spiced Rum and cranberry juice.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
Slowly pour the black raspberry liqueur over the back of a spoon to float on top.

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Carolina Panthers: Panther’s Prowl

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s WhisQuila
0.5 oz Blue Curaçao
1.5 oz white cranberry juice
Black sanding sugar

Instructions
Build: The white cranberry and Curaçao create a bright process blue, contrasting against the dark WhisQuila and framed by a thick black sugar rim.
Run a citrus wedge along the rim of a glass and dip it into black sanding sugar.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add WhisQuila, Blue Curaçao, and white cranberry juice.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain carefully into the prepared glass over fresh ice.

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New Orleans Saints: The French Quarter

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s WhisQuila
1 oz coffee liqueur
1 splash Goldschläger (or cinnamon schnapps with gold flakes)

Instructions
Build: A dark, nearly black base shimmering with real gold flakes.
Fill a mixing glass with ice.
Add WhisQuila and coffee liqueur.
Stir gently until well chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
Top with a splash of Goldschläger to add the gold flakes.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The Pirate Ship

2 oz Red Eye Louie’s Immoral Spiced Rum
2 oz blood orange juice
0.5 oz black cherry juice
1 dash silver/pewter luster dust

Instructions
Build: A dark, stormy red base swirling with metallic pewter dust.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add Immoral Spiced Rum, blood orange juice, black cherry juice, and luster dust.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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End Zone: The Ultimate Gameday Cocktails

It is truly a beautiful thing when football fans come together to support their teams! Let’s be honest, the drinks you serve can make or break the gameday experience.

If you want to pull off these incredible Super Bowl cocktail recipes and themed sports drinks without losing the high quality taste of a premium spirit, you need the right tools. That is exactly why we use Red Eye Louie’s.

Instead of dealing with the harsh bite of bottom shelf liquor, our Red Eye Louie’s recipes utilize our award winning hybrid blends. VodQuila, WhisQuila, and RumQuila give you the complexity of two distinct spirits flawlessly merged at the molecular level. Pair that with our Immoral line of Vodka, Gin, and Spiced Rum, and you have the ultimate playbook for any cocktail you want to create!

Stop settling for basic drinks. Grab your favorite bottles, mix up your team’s colors, and let’s toast to an epic season!

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