Whip up these last-minute cocktails for the Big Game

Get ready for the game with these quick cocktails

By Georgina Torbet Published February 9, 2025

BBB_Touchdown Punch — Brother’s Bond Bourbon

The guests have arrived, the snacks are out, the TV is on, the commentary is just beginning — there’s only one thing missing for you to enjoy the game today. If you’re in need of last-minute drinks suggestions, then don’t worry — we’ve got a couple of dead simple options for tasty whiskey drinks for you to toast your team.

First option is a tasty shandy cocktail, which is a great option for something delicious and more special than just a beer, but without being too high in abv. If you’re looking for a way to ease yourself into the game, then this one lets you enjoy the flavors of a cocktail without too much booze. And secondly, there’s a simple punch, which you can throw together in just a few minutes and is a great way to make quick and easy drinks for a crowd.

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Ingredients:

1 oz Brother’s Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey
1 oz Grapefruit Juice
0.5oz Honey Syrup
Top with IPA of choice

Method:

Shake Brother’s Bond Bourbon, lemon juice, and honey with ice
Strain into beer mug over ice
Top with cold IPA
Stir gently to combine & garnish with grapefruit slice

Brother’s Bond Bourbon Touchdown Punch

Serves 5-6

Ingredients:

8 oz Brother’s Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey
4 oz Lemon Juice
4 oz Simple Syrup
10-12 oz Ginger Ale

Method:

Split Brother’s Bond Bourbon, lemon and simple syrup into two parts
Shake each part with ice
Strain into punchbowl
Top with ginger ale (or ginger beer for more of a kick!)
Garnish with lemon wheel

Georgina Torbet

Georgina Torbet is a cocktail enthusiast based in Berlin, with an ever-growing gin collection and a love for trying out new…

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