Five Football Themed Drinks for Your Super Bowl Party

Super Bowl Sunday is the one day of the year when even girlfriends who don't know the difference between an audible and an edible suddenly become born-again football fans. Stocking the fridge with cheap beer may cut it during the playoffs, but if you plan on hosting a Super Bowl party, serve these five football-themed mixed drinks to get everyone into the spirit.

The Quarterback Sack
2 ounces gin
2 ounces vodka
1 ounce Triple Sec
4 ounces Bloody Mary Mix
Tonic water (to taste)
Combine all ingredients to make four shot glass servings

False Start
4 ounces apple cider
2 ounces bourbon
1 ounce apple brandy
1/2 lemon
Add the cider, liquor, and a squeeze of lemon into a shaker of ice. Shake well and serve on the rocks. Makes two 4-ounce drinks.

Red Zone
3 parts tequila
1 part sangrita
Splash of lime juice
Combine ingredients and serve with a garnish of lime.

Punt
2 ounces tequila
2 ounces vodka
2 tsp. sugar
1 lemon
Seltzer
Half-fill a large shaker with ice and squeeze in the lemon. Shake with sugar. Add the liquor and stir. Pour into sugar-rimmed shot glasses and top with seltzer. Makes two shot glass servings.

Hail Bloody Mary
1.5 ounces vodka
1/2 cup tomato juice
2 tsp. lemon juice
Worcestershire and Tobasco to taste
Combine ingredients into glass and garnish with a celery stick and lime wedge.