The Imbiber’s Elevated Super Bowl Menu
When it comes to the Super Bowl, no matter which team you’re rooting for, game-day parties are really all about the spread. We gathered crowd-pleasing dishes and drinks for an elevated Super Bowl menu, because why not go all out? Even if you show up to a party with just one of these, it’s sure to be a hit.
Snacks
Cider-Braised Chorizo
Spanish chorizo gets simmered in traditional sour cider from the Basque region in this warming snack.
Fried Sage Leaves in Beer Batter
Gingerly coating fresh sage leaves in a batter lent levity by cold beer makes for a salty, herby drinking snack.
Miracle Chex Mix
You’ll need huge bowls of scrumptious snack mix.
Not So Bloody Mary Oysters
A Bloody Mary adds delicious flavor to these smoked oysters.
Plum and Rum Glazed Chicken Wings
These sweet and spicy wings get an extra punch of flavor from a healthy pour of rum.
Spicy Crispy Peanuts
Spicy, candy-coated peanuts are the perfect match for cold beer.
White Wine Cheese Board
It’s labeled “white wine” but this recipe is actually a blueprint for how to set up a cheese board to complement your drink of choice.
Mains
Blue Cheese–Stuffed Burgers With Zin-Onion Marmalade
This marmalade pairs onions and Zinfandel—a perfect match for a burger.
Brazilian Fried Chicken
This mouthwatering Brazilian fried chicken recipe calls for a splash of white wine for extra oomph.
Drunken Lamb Chops
The beauty of this recipe? Even if you’re not into lamb, its brandy marinade would also work beautifully with grilled steak.
Smoked Salmon Chowder With White Wine, Potatoes, and Corn
This creamy soup features tender salmon and the spirit of summer courtesy of frozen corn.
Smoky Chicken Ragu with Mezcal, Chiles and Olives
Mezcal accents smoky chiles in this rich ragu.
Sweets
Betty Lou’s Bourbon Balls
Why save these little bites of heaven for the holidays? They’re perfect for indulging without having to take your eyes off the screen.
Dark and Stormy Kettle Corn
Sweet, crunchy, salty, sour—this Dark and Stormy Kettle Corn is everything you could want from a snack.
Dirty Chai Cheesecake Brownies
A classic chocolate dessert upgraded with chai spices, milky black tea, and coffee.
Red Wine Brownie Cookies
These rich, fudgy brownie cookies make a perfect game-day sweet treat.
Salted Margarita Bars
Key lime pie’s boozier, saltier cousin makes for a perfect party dessert.
Cocktails
Cicada Cocktail
A crisp and complex take on the Mojito from a favorite Boston bar.
Jealous Moon
This refreshing beer cocktail gets a bold kick from two types of amari.
Rain Delay
The perfect pre-game sipper from Seattle’s Dreamland bar.
Freezer Dirty Martini
Kick off the half-time festivities with this batched Dirty Martini.
Piña Colada
To really get in the spirit of the half-time show, blend up this classic take by Giuseppe Gonzalez.
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