With the U.S. joining Mexico and Canada as a co-host of the world’s biggest soccer tournament in 2026, there’s already a lot for soccer fans to celebrate.
Keep scrolling for a round-up of the simplest, most refreshing cocktails to serve at your soccer watch party this tournament season.
If your goal (ha) is to serve an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing cocktail, look no further. With just smooth Buchanan’s Scotch Whisky and pineapple juice, this recipe is the perfect summer thirst-quencher for a no-fuss football party.
Add whisky and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a pineapple leaf and lime wheel.
Some soccer matches go into extra time, but this cocktail doesn’t need it. Crisp gin, bubbly tonic and bright citrus make this an easy win for game day hosting. Refreshing, simple, and effortlessly elevated, it’s the kind of drink that keeps fans cool from kickoff to the final whistle.
The Recipe
2 ounces Balfour Street Gin
5 ounces tonic water
Rosemary sprig
Fill a large glass with ice. Add gin and tonic. Stir gently and garnish with an orange wheel and rosemary sprig.
Whether you call it soccer or football, we’re all united by our love of margaritas. But there’s still friendly competition to be had among fans of this classic cocktail: salt rim or sugar rim? Blanco or reposado? Classic or spicy? For those who believe that you can’t mess with perfection, this clean, tasty margarita is a game-day must.
1 ½ ounces Casamigos Blanco Tequila or Casamigos Reposado Tequila
¾ ounce fresh lime juice
½ ounce fresh orange juice
¼ ounce agave nectar
Wet ½ rim of rocks glass with a lime wedge, then dip into salt. Add tequila, lime juice, orange juice and agave nectar to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.
...but for those who like it hot, a spicy margarita is the best way to heat up the competition. Just muddle a couple slices of jalapeño (or any pepper of your choice) before building the rest of the drink like usual for match-day kick you won’t find on a field.
2 jalapeño slices
1 ½ ounces Casamigos Reposado Tequila or Casamigos Blanco Tequila
¾ ounce fresh lime juice
½ ounce agave nectar
¼ ounce fresh orange juice
Muddle two jalapeño slices in a cocktail shaker. Add tequila, lime juice, agave nectar, orange juice and ice to the shaker. Shake and fine strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with more jalapeño slices.
If you long for a sweet, creamy drink, even in the dead of summer, we see you. Kick off your game day watch party with this dreamy cocktail made with vodka, melon liqueur and smooth Irish Cream. So good, the cup onscreen will only be the second cup on your mind.
1 ½ ounces SVEDKA Vodka
1 ½ ounces Michaels Irish Cream Liqueur
½ ounce simple syrup
½ ounce fresh lemon juice
Add vodka, Irish cream liqueur, melon liqueur, simple syrup and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
What’s a game day party without a frosty pint of beer? Upgrade your usual stein of lager with a shot of Barenjager honey liqueur floated on top. Whether your team’s performance is sweet or sour, this shandy cocktail will give you the sweet, honeyed kiss of victory.
12 ounces German lager
2 ounces Barenjager Honey Liqueur
Fill a beer glass with 12 ounces of German lager. Add honey liqueur float on top.
Hosting other soccer fans for game day? In that case, a batch cocktail is the best way for you to get drinks in your guests’ hands quickly so you can enjoy the game instead of playing bartender. Whip up the base for this paloma pitcher about an hour before your guests arrive, then just pour into individual glasses, top with soda and serve!
20 ounces Herradura Silver Tequila
10 ounces fresh lime juice
5 ounces agave nectar
Grapefruit wedges
Add tequila, lime juice and agave nectar to a pitcher and stir until the nectar is dissolved. Chill the pitcher in the fridge. When ready to serve, rim individual rocks glasses with tajin salt and fill with fresh ice. Fill the glasses ¾ full with the tequila mixture. Top with grapefruit soda and garnish with a grapefruit wedge. Serves 10 people.
If you’re hosting thirsty soccer fans, they’re likely in need of a nibble AND a tipple. Check out our treasure trove of boozy food recipes and more cocktail recipes below.
