Football season is here, and that means tailgates, touchdowns, and good times with friends. The only thing better than a great game is a great drink to go with it—and that’s where DrinkTanks has your back. Whether you’re posted up at the stadium parking lot or hosting a backyard watch party, our growlers and Proof Barware make mixing, serving, and sharing cocktails easier than ever. Forget flimsy cups and lukewarm drinks—this season, your tailgate deserves better.
We’ve put together 5 tried-and-true cocktails that are perfect for game day. You can mix them up like a champ right on the spot, thanks to the Proof Cocktail Shaker, or load up your 64 oz growler for easy serving, then pass around a few cups and let the celebrations begin.
1. Cucumber-Rosemary Gin and Tonic
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1/2 cucumber
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3 limes
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4 sprigs rosemary
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10 oz Gin
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2 liter bottle of tonic water
Peel and slice the cucumber, add it to your growler along with lime wedges and lightly crushed rosemary sprigs. Pour in gin and give it a shake with the Proof Shaker for a clean blend. Strain, top with tonic water, and you’ve got a fresh and crisp classic that keeps cool all game long.
2. White Sangria
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3 tbsp sugar
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3 shots Calvados or other apple liquor
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1 lime, sliced
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1 lemon, sliced
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2 ripe peaches, cut into wedges
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3 ripe green apples, seeded and cut into wedges
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1 bottle white Rioja (or other dry white wine)
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1 pint raspberries
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Sparkling soda water
Mix everything but the soda in your growler and let it chill before kickoff. Serve over fruit with a splash of soda for a refreshing, shareable tailgate favorite.
3. Blood Orange Mimosas
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2 1/2 cups blood orange juice
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1 bottle Prosecco or Cava, chilled
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Blood orange peel twists for garnish
Perfect for those early morning games. Mix juice in your growler, then stir in chilled sparkling wine right before serving. Garnish and serve up some team spirit.
4. Hummdinger Kombucha Cocktail
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4 bottles coconut lime kombucha
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8 oz silver tequila
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3 tbsp honey (or agave)
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1 cup fresh blueberries
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Fresh basil sprigs
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2 limes, quartered
Muddle basil, lime, and tequila together with your Proof Shaker. Add honey, shake it up, then combine with kombucha in your growler. Pour over ice for a game day drink that’s as unique as your team’s playbook.
5. Moscow Mule
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8 oz vodka
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1 lime, quartered
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56 oz cold ginger beer
Add vodka and lime to your growler, give it a strong shake with the Proof Shaker, then top with ginger beer. Bold, bubbly, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Game Day Pro Tip: When the final whistle blows and the grills cool down, there’s no better way to wrap up the day than with a quick shot with friends. The Proof Shot Glass Set makes it easy to keep that celebratory tradition going—durable, portable, and built for a good time. Because win or lose, there’s always a reason to raise a glass.
Cheers to football, friends, and cocktails that go the distance!