The Best Cocktails & Mocktails to Make for the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is the ultimate game day experience, and no watch party is complete without the perfect drink in hand. Whether you’re sipping on a cocktail or going alcohol-free with a mocktail, these recipes will keep the energy high and the flavors flowing. Best of all, each recipe includes a Sidekick Soda alternative, making them even more refreshing and naturally delicious!


1. Touchdown Mule (Moscow Mule Twist)

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka (omit for mocktail)
  • 4 oz Sidekick Soda Pear (instead of ginger beer)
  • ½ oz lime juice
  • Ice
  • Fresh mint and lime wedge for garnish

Instructions:
Fill a copper mug with ice, add vodka (if using), fresh lime juice, and top with Sidekick Soda Pear for a naturally sweet, crisp twist on the classic Moscow Mule. Garnish with a lime wedge and mint.


2. Game Day Paloma

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tequila (omit for mocktail)
  • 4 oz Sidekick Soda Mango (instead of grapefruit soda)
  • ½ oz lime juice
  • ½ oz honey (optional)
  • Ice
  • Salt rim (optional)
  • Grapefruit slice for garnish

Instructions:
Rim a glass with salt (optional), fill with ice, add tequila (if using), lime juice, honey, and Sidekick Soda Mango. Stir and garnish with a grapefruit slice.


3. Super Bowl Spritzer (Fruity, Refreshing, & Bubbly)

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz white wine (omit for mocktail)
  • 4 oz Sidekick Soda Strawberry (instead of club soda)
  • ½ oz lemon juice
  • Ice
  • Fresh strawberries and basil for garnish

Instructions:
Fill a wine glass with ice, add white wine (if using), lemon juice, and Sidekick Soda Strawberry for a refreshing and naturally sweet spritzer. Garnish with fresh strawberries and basil.


4. The Hail Mary Bloody Mary

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka (omit for mocktail)
  • 4 oz tomato juice
  • 2 oz Sidekick Soda Cherry (instead of lemon-lime soda)
  • ½ tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Ice
  • Celery stick, olives, and lime wedge for garnish

Instructions:
Fill a tall glass with ice, add vodka (if using), tomato juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well, then top with Sidekick Soda Cherry for a surprising twist. Garnish with celery, olives, and lime.


5. The MVP Mojito

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz white rum (omit for mocktail)
  • 4 oz Sidekick Soda Plum (instead of soda water)
  • ½ oz lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Ice
  • Lime wedge and mint sprig for garnish

Instructions:
Muddle fresh mint leaves, lime juice, and honey in a glass. Add ice, pour in white rum (if using), and top with Sidekick Soda Plum for a fruity twist. Stir and garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig.


Final Cheers to Game Day!

No matter which team you’re rooting for, these Super Bowl cocktails and mocktails will be a crowd-pleaser. Thanks to Sidekick Soda’s naturally sweetened and flavorful alternatives, you can enjoy bold, refreshing drinks without artificial ingredients.

Which recipe will you be making for game day? Let us know in the comments! 🏈🍹