Cocktailgating 101

Rain or shine, warm or bitterly cold, beer is the popular drink of choice for most tailgaters—buy why? It’s heavy to drink, cold to handle when it’s blustery out, and you can’t do much to spice it up. On the other hand, with vodka and a creative mind, the possibilities are endless. Vodka is an excellent base for easy-drinking cocktails, which is important if you’re planning to make this cocktailgating session a long one. And it's flexible, if you want to keep things interesting. Go with the vodka, Stoli, for a premium choice.

A cocktailgate is an upgrade, but still keep in mind that ingredients need to be able to travel and you’re not going to have a bar full of fancy gadgetry to call on when it comes to drinks-o-clock. So, keep it simple and delicious. Is it beanie and mittens weather? Then mix Stoli Vanilla into a hot chocolate or make a Stoli and Cider (exactly what it says it is—so simple!). Bonus: You can customize your Stoli and Cider by bringing along a bunch of different Stoli flavors to mix. 

If it’s warmer out, make yourself a Bloody Mary featuring Stoli, or a Moscow Mule (all you need is ginger beer, fresh lime juice, Stoli and—if you want to get a bit fancy—some pewter mugs). Just like the Stoli and Cider, the Bloody Mary is infinitely customizable, which adds an element of fun for your fellow cocktailgaters. Bring a bunch of different garnishes for people to use in their Bloody Marys, from different fruits and veg to pile on top, to strips of bacon to crisp up on the grill for a meaty X-factor.