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.

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

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.

Smoky Chicken Ragu with Mezcal, Chiles and Olives

Mezcal accents smoky chiles in this rich ragu.

Sides

Lime-Spiked Pineapple Salad

With all the savoriness on deck, you’ll need something light and bright. Try this easy-to-make mix of pineapple dressed with a wine-spiked vinaigrette.

Roasted Cauliflower With Creamy Beer and Leek Sauce

A hearty Belgian dubbel lends a delicious richness to this roasted cauliflower.

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.

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

Fort Point Punch

Whiskey drinkers will love this sparkling punch recipe by a legendary Boston bar.

Jealous Moon

This refreshing beer cocktail gets a bold kick from two types of amari.

Lady Washington

Toast your favorite team with this scintillating mix of citrus, elderflower, brandy, and honey.

Pale Aperale Spritz

It’s everyone’s favorite spritz but with a hoppy pale ale.

Piña Colada

Kick in the festivities of half time with bartender Giuseppe González‘s take on the beloved Puerto Rican cocktail.