Football season is back, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with crowd-pleasing cocktails that make every kickoff a little more exciting. Whether you’re tailgating at the stadium, hosting friends for a watch party, or enjoying the game from home, Tri-State Liquors in Claymont, Delaware has everything you need to stock up for game day.
We’ve rounded up five winning recipes featuring fan-favorite spirits and mixers, all available at unbeatable prices near you.
1. Eagles Crush (Single Serve)
Perfect for: Celebrating a Birds touchdown with a bright, refreshing twist.
What You’ll Need:
- 1.5 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka
- 1 oz Triple Sec
- ¼ oz Blue Curaçao
- 3 oz fresh-squeezed orange juice
- Splash of Lemon-Lime Soda
- Orange slice for garnish
How to Make It:
- Fill a shaker with ice and combine vodka, triple sec, blue curaçao, and orange juice.
- Shake well and pour into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with a splash of lemon-lime soda for extra fizz.
- Garnish with an orange slice and raise your glass to another Eagles win!
Why Fans Love It: The Blue Curaçao adds a bold pop of color and a hint of citrus sweetness, making this cocktail as Philadelphia-proud as it gets.
2. Tailgate Tea (Serves 7-8)
Perfect for: A smooth, slightly sweet sipper for any tailgate or watch party.
What You’ll Need:
- 4 cups of Sweet Tea
- 1 cup of Bourbon Whiskey
- 1 cup of Pineapple Juice
- 1 cup Orange Juice
- 1/4 cup of Lemon Juice
- Orange and Lemon slices
How to Make It:
- Add whiskey, sweet tea, pineapple and orange juice to a pitcher.
- Add Lemon and orange slice and stir gently
3. First Down Fizz (Single Serve)
Perfect for: Fans who want something light, refreshing, and quick to make.
What You’ll Need:
- 1.5 oz Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka
- 4 oz White Claw Lemon Seltzer (or any hard seltzer)
- Fresh lemon wheel for garnish
How to Make It:
- Fill a glass with ice and pour in vodka.
- Top with hard seltzer and stir lightly.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Why It Wins Big: Crisp, bubbly, and low-maintenance, ideal for stadium parking lot tailgates or backyard watch parties.
4. Kickoff Colada (Single Serve)
Perfect for: Late-summer tailgates when you want tropical vibes while watching football.
What You’ll Need:
- 2 oz Malibu Coconut Rum
- 3 oz Pineapple Juice
- 1 oz Coconut Cream
- Pineapple wedge for garnish
How to Make It:
- Add rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a chilled glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge.
Game-Changer: This one brings a vacation vibe to your September football Sundays especially for early-season warm-weather games.
5. Fourth Quarter Fuel (Single Serve)
Perfect for: Late-afternoon games, all-day tailgates, and fans who want to keep their energy high.
What You’ll Need:
- 1.5 oz Crown Royal Vanilla (or classic Crown Royal)
- 4 oz Red Bull (or other energy drink)
- 1 oz Cranberry Juice
- Lime wedge for garnish
How to Make It:
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Add Crown Royal and cranberry juice.
- Top with Red Bull and stir gently.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy the boost.
Why Fans Love It: Sweet, tangy, and caffeinated, perfect for powering through overtime nail-biters or late-night Sunday games.
Stock Up Before Kickoff at Tri-State Liquors
Make Tri-State Liquors your first stop for football season! Whether you’re tailgating at the Linc, hosting an NFL Sunday party, or just stocking up for the weekend, we’ve got you covered with:
- Massive Beer Selection: from local craft brews to stadium favorites
- September Tailgate Specials: discounts on spirits, beer, wine, seltzers, and mixers
- Bulk-Buy Savings: perfect for big groups and game-day celebrations
Visit us in Claymont, Delaware, today and take advantage of our football-season deals. Don’t wait until halftime, stock up early and cheer louder, sip smarter, and save bigger!