January 28, 2026

Pick Your Team: Virginia-Made Super Bowl Cocktails

Patriots or Seahawks?

Super Bowl Sunday calls for great football, great company, and even better drinks. When the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks face off in Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, the contrast couldn’t be clearer—and neither could the cocktail inspiration.

One team represents legacy, discipline, and polish. The other brings power, pressure, and relentless energy. No matter where your loyalty lies, these Virginia-made cocktails are designed to match the moment, elevate your watch party, and keep local spirits at the center of the celebration.

Before kickoff, make your pick and head straight to your team’s cocktails.

Super Bowl Cocktail Recipes

New England Patriots Cocktails

Polished, Precise, and Built to Outlast. After a swift post-dynasty reset, New England is back on the biggest stage—playing for a chance at a record seventh Lombardi Trophy. Patriots-inspired cocktails reflect that same identity: clean builds, balanced flavors, and timeless execution. These are refined game-day drinks made with confidence and Virginia craftsmanship.

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Underdogs

You don’t often hear the Patriots called underdogs, but with Seattle favored, New England enters this matchup with something to prove. This bright, whiskey-sour-inspired cocktail is often overlooked, yet delivers precision and freshness—much like the team itself.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Virginia bourbon
  • ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ oz simple syrup
  • (Optional) ½ oz egg white or aquafaba
  • Garnish: Lemon twist or cherry

Instructions

Dry shake all ingredients if using egg white, then shake with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

The Young Gun

Calm, collected, and built for the spotlight, New England’s new franchise quarterback brings poise beyond his years. This cocktail mirrors that confidence—crisp, clean, and impeccably executed.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Virginia gin or vodka
  • ¾ oz fresh lime juice
  • ¾ oz simple syrup
  • Garnish: Lime wheel or expressed lime peel

Instructions

Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.

Red, White & Proof

A Patriots watch party wouldn’t be complete without a nod to red, white, and blue. This cocktail adds visual flair while keeping structure, balance, and Virginia-made spirits front and center.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Virginia whiskey or brandy
  • ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • ½ oz cranberry juice or red wine float
  • Garnish: Red and blue fruits

Instructions

Shake whiskey, lemon, and simple syrup with ice. Strain over ice and gently float cranberry juice or wine.

The Game Manager

Not flashy. Not rushed. Just effective. This Old Fashioned-style cocktail is dependable, classic, and built to finish strong—just like a well-managed playoff drive.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Virginia bourbon or rye
  • ¼ oz simple syrup
  • 2 dashes aromatic bitters
  • Garnish: Orange peel

Instructions

Stir with ice and strain over a large cube in a rocks glass.

Seattle Seahawks Cocktails

Bold, Physical, and Built on Defense. Seattle’s return to the Super Bowl is fueled by intensity, efficiency, and a defense that thrives on pressure. Seahawks-inspired cocktails lean bolder, darker, and more complex, delivering layered flavors and high-impact pours that hold up from kickoff to the final whistle.

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The Legion

Inspired by Seattle’s defensive identity, this cocktail is structured, complex, and unapologetically bold—just like a lockdown secondary.

Ingredients

  • 1½ oz Virginia rye whiskey or aged rum
  • ¾ oz sweet vermouth
  • ¾ oz amaro (or Campari for extra bite)
  • Garnish: Orange peel

Instructions

Stir with ice and strain into a coupe or over a large cube.

The Journeyman

A career defined by movement, resilience, and rediscovery calls for a cocktail with contrast. Sweet meets strength, and nothing feels accidental.

Ingredients

  • 1½ oz Virginia whiskey
  • ¾ oz Drambuie or honey-based liqueur
  • 1 dash aromatic bitters
  • Garnish: Lemon peel

Instructions

Stir with ice and strain over a large cube.

Blue Crush

From the stands to the sidelines, Seahawks fans bring energy—and color. This vibrant take on a Tom Collins adds visual punch and refreshing balance to your game-day lineup.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Virginia gin or vodka
  • ¾ oz lemon juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • Splash of blue curaçao or butterfly pea tea
  • Club soda
  • Garnish: Lime wheel or mint

Instructions

Shake spirit, lemon, simple syrup, and blue lightly with ice. Strain into a tall glass over ice and top with soda.

The 12s Pour

For fans who don’t leave the screen once kickoff hits, this make-ahead batch cocktail keeps things flowing without missing a play.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Virginia whiskey, rum, or vodka
  • 1 cup fresh citrus juice (lemon or orange)
  • ¾ cup simple syrup
  • 2 cups ginger beer or club soda
  • Citrus wheels for the pitcher

Instructions

Combine everything except soda ahead of time and chill. Add soda just before serving.

No Matter Who Wins, Virginia Spirits Take the Field

Whether you’re backing Patriots precision or Seahawks power, these Super Bowl cocktails made with Virginia spirits showcase local craftsmanship, versatility, and flavor. From bright kickoff sips to bold fourth-quarter pours, there’s a cocktail here for every fan and every moment.

So pick your team, build your bar, and get ready for Super Bowl Sunday—Virginia style.