Ensure that every person at your tailgate can enjoy a homemade drink.
For many Southerners, there’s not a fall or a winterthere’s only football season.
If you’re planning a tailgate with guests young and old, every tailgater can enjoy these non-alcoholic drinks.

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These non-alcoholic drink recipes are thebest tailgating drinksfor a crowd of all ages.
The trick to our Sweet Tea is a little bit of baking soda to make it super clear.
It comes together all in one step.

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Berry Splash
Cool off with this cranberry-juice drink that kids and adults will love.
Stir in as much sugar as you would like to ensure it tastes just right.
Homemade Cherry Limeade
Dont prep this one too far in advance or it will go flat.

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This fun drink reminds us of summer, so serve it for gamedays while its still hot out.
Minty Lemonade Iced Tea
ThisArnold Palmer-inspired drinkwill refresh every tailgate guest before a middle-of-the-day kickoff.
Fresh mint leaves make this bright and fresh.

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Lemon Mint Sparklers
Fresh lemon slices and mint sprigs make for pretty presentation with this drink recipe.
To spike these sparklers, omit the lemon juice and stir in some bourbon.
Blueberry-Lemon Iced Tea
This simple recipe adds a fruity twist to classic iced tea.

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Since it uses frozen blueberries, not fresh, you’ve got the option to make it anytime.
Strawberry-Basil Sweet Tea
Give your sweet tea a fun, fruity surprise!
Make this drink up to 24 hours in advance.

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Extra maraschino cherries make it feel special.
It’s perfect for the start of the season.

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