While some football fans are happy cracking open a can of their favorite beer, others would prefer to toast to their college team with a more potent potable. The Halftime Sipper cocktail is the versatile libation that can be paired with any College Football Playoff team.
Themed cocktails can turn a watching party into an event. Molly Horn, Total Wine and More Chief Mixologist has shared a three-ingredient cocktail that can be transformed with in a variety of ways. Whether the host pulls for Boise State or Notre Dame, the Halftime Sipper cocktail can adapt to the local team’s signature flavors.
Here’s how to transform the Halftime Sipper cocktail for the College Football Playoffs teams.
Arizona State
Ingredients:
Citron Vodka
Liquid Alchemist Prickly Pear Syrup
Soda Water
Reasoning:
The prickly pear syrup is a nod to Arizona’s food of the desert. The flavors of honey, kiwi, and cucumber compliments the citrus notes in the citron vodka.
Boise State
Ingredients:
Blue Ice Huckleberry Vodka
Blue Curacao
Soda Water
Reasoning:
The Idaho state fruit is the humble huckleberry. Sometimes referred to as purple gold, the juicy berry works well with vodka. Additionally, the blue curacao offers that vibrant color, just like the home team’s signature field.
Georgia
Ingredients:
Citron Vodka
Drillaud Crème De Peach Liqueur
Soda Water
Reasoning:
The juiciness of the Peach State’s signature fruit is well-represented with this ingredient swap. Although there might not be a fresh peach for garnish, it is a sweet treat to toast victory.
Norte Dame
Ingredients:
Citron Vodka
Ginger Ale
Reasoning:
The official cocktail of Notre Dame fans is the “Fighting Irish Highball.” The golden color of the ginger ale brings a sparkle to another Irish victory.
Ohio State
Ingredients:
Citron Vodka
Fever-Tree Classic Bloody Mary Mix
Soda Water
Reasoning:
Ohio’s official state beverage is the Bloody Mary. This cocktail offers a little twist on the classic.
Oregon
Ingredients:
Duckhorn Brut Cuvee Sparkling Wine
Limoncello
Soda Water
Reasoning:
In addition to being a version of the Limoncello Spritz that took over the cocktail conversation this year, this offering uses the popular Duckhorn wine. It will have everyone quacking with delight.
Penn State
Ingredients:
Surfside Vodka Iced Tea
Limoncello
Reasoning:
Using the Philly-based canned cocktail is a nice nod to the Nitty Lions. It is refreshing and bright, almost as bright as those white out uniforms.
Texas:
Ingredients:
Tower Vodka
Limoncello
Soda Water
Reasoning:
While Ranch Water might be a Texas staple, this simple cocktail is equally as refreshing. Sometimes a long season needs a little toast that is uncomplicated.
Time to toast the College Football Playoffs. Whether that gathering includes a house full of people pulling for just one team or all the teams are represented around the screen, these libations will make the watching even more enjoyable