The 2026 World Cup: The Drinks to Enjoy During Fútbol’s Biggest Tournament

By  Alma Sacasa

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From June 11th to July 19th the 2026 FIFA World Cup is happening, we get to see our favorite fútbol teams going head-to-head in 104 matches to make it to the finals and win the FIFA World Cup Trophy. For many, it may be a first-time title; for others, it may be another victory, but for the fans, it’s been four years to once again have those bragging rights that your country won the world.

In 2022, Argentina secured the win, and now in 2026, some are wondering if they will win it again for the fourth time or if Mexico will finally get its first victory, getting past that quarter-finals hurdle. There’s also the Brazil team, who could get their sixth win, but let’s not underestimate other Latino teams like Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Some haven’t won anything, while others are trying to continue their victories. While some hope a Latino team makes it because when one wins, we all win. Although Spain and France seem to be the favorites this year.

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Whether you’re going to a match at a stadium or a local business and need to pregame, or you are having a watch party in the comfort of your home, three things are a must: great food, great vibes, and great drinks. This list has it all, from Buchanan’s, Don Julio, Absolut, Hendrick’s, and more for match day watch parties. Since the games kick off a few days before Father’s Day, some of these spirits can also serve as spirits for the special man in your life.

Un gol on the field y un gol in your house for having the A1 drinks that will have everyone having more than one cup of whatever you’re serving. Make sure you’re of age (21 and older) and are drinking responsibly, and don’t be a sore loser if your team loses, don’t worry, there are always the 2030 World Cup games taking place in Morocco, Portugal, and Spain. Salud and enjoy!


Buchanita

Buchanan’s has been in FIFA mode since last year, and with the latest release of their limited-edition FIFA World Cup 2026 Spirit Collection, designed in collaboration with LA-based brand, Kids of Immigrants (KOI), the celebration continues, and you can be a part of the festivities with their Buchanita recipe.

Buchanita

  • Ingredients:
  • 1.5 oz Buchanan’s 12-Year-Old DeLuxe Blended Scotch Whisky 
  • 5 oz Fresh Pineapple Juice 
  • Fresh Pineapple Slice for Garnish
  • Instructions: 
  • Combine Buchanan’s 12-Year-Old DeLuxe Whisky and fresh pineapple juice into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. 
  • Strain contents into a lowball glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a fresh pineapple slice and pineapple leaves.

Fresca Mixed Vodka Spritz

No mixing or no prep, just ready to serve and drink. Fresca Mixed comes in many flavors to enjoy, including grapefruit, pineapple, and more. May your pick be the perfect drink for any game.


Dulce Vida’s Coconut Lime Margarita 

Because a plain margarita isn’t fun enough, and for 104 matches, you need all the fun. With Dulce Vida’s Coconut Lime Margarita, you get that and more. A refreshing drink fit to keep you in a festive mood.

Dulce Vida’s Coconut Lime Margarita 

  • Ingredients: 
  • 2 oz Dulce Vida Lime Tequila 
  • 1 oz Cream of Coconut
  • 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 0.5 oz Naranja Orange Liqueur
  • Coconut Flakes, for rim
  • Instructions:
  • Run a lime around the rim of your cocktail glass and dip in coconut flakes.
  • In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients with ice.
  • Shake until chilled.
  • Strain into rocks glass filled with ice.
  • Garnish with a lime wheel.

 Casa Ferreirinha Papa Figo’s Wine

For all those rooting for Team Portugal, the Casa Ferreirinha Papa Figo’s Wine is for you because every great match deserves a great pour. Inspired by the sun-drenched vineyards of Portugal’s Douro Valley, Papa Figos brings vibrant notes of white fruit, citrus, and delicate florals, making it the perfect match-day companion drink.


Boatyard Gin’s French 75

If gin is your jam, Boatyard Gin’s French 75 is your recipe. The French 75 is a classic, bubbly cocktail, and with Boatyard Gin, it is elevated into the perfect game-day drink.

Boatyard Gin’s French 75

  • Ingredients: 
  • 1.50 oz Boatyard Double Gin
  • 0.75 oz Lemon Juice
  • 0.75 oz Simple Syrup
  • Top with Sparkling Wine
  • Instructions:
  • Shake all ingredients over ice except the sparkling wine.
  • Strain into a chilled champagne flute.
  • Top with Sparkling Wine.
  • Garnish:
  • Lemon Twist

Dos Hombres Margarita 

While it takes more than dos hombres to win a match, we know the fans have their favorite hombre or three from the team. With this Dos Hombres Margarita, you’ll get to cheer on your fave with every sip.

Dos Hombres Margarita 

  • Ingredients:
  • 2 oz Dos Hombres Tequila 
  • .50 oz Agave sweetener (optional) 
  • .75 oz Fresh lime juice 
  • 1 oz Cointreau 
  • Instructions:
  • Add all ingredients into a mixing tin with ice. Shake and strain into a large rocks glass. 
  • Pick your passion: 
  • Spicy: Rim your glass with salt + chili powder 
  • Sweet: Rim your glass with sugar + salt

Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum

For those who don’t need any mixes or juices, Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum is calling your name. It delivers a delicate sweetness with a perfect blend of Caribbean rum, real Madagascar vanilla, natural flavors, and spices, with notes of cinnamon, clove, dried fruit, caramelized sugar, vanilla, and honey that come together to level up your taste buds.


Spicy Dirty Martini

National Martini Day is on June 19th, and with the games going on, you have double the celebration, and what better way to enjoy than with Absolut TABASCO Spicy Dirty Martini for a bold and fiery kick in your drink.

Spicy Dirty Martini 

  • Ingredients:
  • 2 parts Absolut Tabasco
  • ¾ parts olive brine
  • Pinch of salt
  • Olive for garnish
  • Instructions:
  • Shake with ice and serve in a coupe glass with an olive on a pick

 El Golazo

With a name like El Golazo, how could you not have this cocktail at your watch parties? It was made in collaboration with Mexican actor and professional player Cristo Fernández, who recently signed with the El Paso Locomotive FC. With this drink, you will have Ted Lasso’s Dani Rojas spirit running through you with every sip.

El Golazo

  • Ingredients:
  • 2 oz. Tequila CAZADORES Reposado
  • ¾ oz. Agave Nectar
  • ¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • 3 thin slices of fresh jalapeño
  • 2 oz. Pineapple Juice
  • Salted Rim
  • Dried Pineapple Slice and Lime Wheel for Garnish
  • Instructions:
  • Combine all ingredients, shake, and serve on the rocks in a 12 oz. margarita glass with a salted rim.
  • Garnish with a lime wheel and dried pineapple slice.

Penalty Shot

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Last month, Jameson announced their latest collab with Colombian artist J Balvin and Colm Dillane of KidSuper just in time for all the fútbol festivities. With their recipe penalty shot, you’ll definitely be on them for all the matches.

Penalty Shot

  • .5 parts Jameson
  • .5 parts Triple Sec
  • .5 parts Green Melon Liqueur
  • .25 parts Lemon Juice

Toki Highball 

Another potential Father’s Day gift is the Japanese whiskey Toki, and this easy recipe is perfect for any dad.

Toki Highball 

  • Ingredients:
  • 45 ml Toki Blended Japanese Whisky 
  • 3 parts premium soda water
  • Grapefruit slice or lemon peel
  • Instructions:
  • Step 1: Fill a glass with ice and let chill
  • Step 2: Pour chilled whisky
  • Step 3: Stir
  • Step 4: Add chilled soda (3- 4 parts soda to 1 part whisky)
  • Step 5: Give a single stir from bottom to top with a bar spoon
  • Step 6: Add a twist of grapefruit or lemon citrus. Enjoy!

Haku Soda

If vodka soda is your go-to drink with Haku vodka, you can have an elevated version of the classic cocktail. With just two ingredients, you can create the perfect light and refreshing drink.

Haku Soda

  • Ingredients: 
  • 1 part Haku Japanese Craft Vodka 
  • 3 parts Club Soda
  • Instructions: 
  • Step 1: Fill glass with ice and let it chill
  • Step 2: Add chilled Haku Japanese Craft Vodka and stir
  • Step 3: Add chilled Club Soda and give a single stir
  • Step 4: Garnish with a fresh lime zest

Roku Minori Gin Fizz 

Who doesn’t love a little fizz in their drink, and with Roku Minori Gin Fizz, you get this melony, fruity taste with just four ingredients.

Roku Minori Gin Fizz

  • Ingredients: 
  • 2 parts Roku Minori- Select Edition Japanese Craft Gin 
  • 3/4 part Lime Juice
  • 1 part Simple Syrup
  • 1 part Club Soda
  • Lime wedge to Garnish
  • Instructions:
  • Step 1: Add the gin, lime juice, and simple syrup to a shaker, then add ice cubes.
  • Step 2: Shake, then fine-strain into a Collins glass.
  • Step 3: Top with Club Soda and add ice spear/cubes.
  • Step 4: Garnish with a lime wedge.

On The Rocks Classic Margarita

We love a margarita ready for us to just drink, and with the On The Rocks Classic Margarita, there’s no need to make anything when you can have margaritas whenever for your at-home watch party. Bar Quality cocktails without the bartender!


On The Rocks Sparkling Watermelon Margarita

If you need your margarita to have a little flavor, get your fix with On The Rocks Sparkling Watermelon Margarita. The perfect canned cocktail, ready to serve yourself or those who love something sweet and sparkling.


Pink Mule

We all know Bad Bunny‘s popular song “Moscow Mule,” well, this drink has a pink twist but the same Caribbean and vacation vibes. Pink Mule gives off cute, tropical vibes to calm your nerves during matches.

Pink Mule

  • Ingredients:
  • 2 part Malibu Pink
  • 3-4 parts ginger beer
  • Instructions:
  • Build ingredients in a highball glass over ice.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge

Cuervo Canned Cocktails

Are you a Jose Cuervo fan, but don’t want to mix your drinks during June and July’s matches? Well, these Cuervo Canned Cocktails are for you. Get a margarita, paloma, or pink lemonade.


Americas Batanga

Some will say there’s nothing like a Mexican Coke, and it’s hard not to disagree. With Centenario’s Americas Batanga, you can get all the flavors you love in a Coke with some tequila.

Americas Batanga

  • Ingredients:
  • 1.5 oz Centenario Tri-Nation Fútbol Reposado Tequila
  • 0.5 oz Triple Sec
  • 4 oz Mexican Coke
  • Instructions:
  • Add Centenario Tri-Nation Fútbol Reposado Tequila and triple sec to a highball glass with ice.
  • Top with Mexican Coke and garnish with an expressed orange twist or an orange slice.

HENDRICK’S SPRITZ 

Summer is almost upon us, and since the games will fall into the season, why not whip up a HENDRICK’S SPRITZ  and get all the hot-weather feels with the right drink to cool you down? This recipe was created by Vance Henderson, Hendrick’s Gin National Brand Ambassador.

HENDRICK’S SPRITZ

  • Ingredients: 
  • 1 ½ parts Hendrick’s Gin
  • ¾ part lemon juice
  • ¾ part simple syrup
  • 1 part soda water
  • 2 parts prosecco
  • 3 cucumber rounds and lemon twist for garnish 
  • Instructions:
  • Combine all ingredients in a large wine glass filled with cubed ice and lightly churn.
  • Garnish with 3 cucumber rounds and a twist of lemon.

42 PASIÓN

Gotta have passion to play in any sports, but there’s no passion like fútbol fans, and Don Julio’s 42 PASIÓN is the right recipe for those dedicated to the sport and cheer on their teams all year round. Tequila Don Julio also debuted their limited-edition Tequila Don Julio 1942 FIFA World Cup 2026 bottle and new campaign, Made to Be Raised. The launch comes with a cinematic campaign starring Thierry Henry, alongside Tobin Heath and Christen Press, and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Leigh Powis. The film captures the universal gesture of raising a bottle to celebrate life’s most defining moments, rooted in the energy and emotion of the world’s game.

42 PASIÓN

  • Ingredients:
  • 1.25 oz Tequila Don Julio 1942
  • 0.75 oz Passion Fruit Liqueur
  • 05 oz Monin Guava Syrup
  • 0.5 oz Lemon Juice
  • Optional 0.25 oz Pineapple Juice
  • Tajin & Dragon Fruit
  • Instructions:
  • Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Shake and strain into a Tajin rimmed glass with ice, garnish with a dragon fruit ball.

Don Michelada

Don Julio is an Official FIFA World Cup 2026 supporter, and there’s no better support than their Don Michelada recipe, but also, who doesn’t love a michelada?

Don Michelada

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 oz. Tequila Don Julio Reposado
  • 4 oz. Filthy (Brand) Bloody Mary Mix
  • Top with Mexican Cerveza
  • Tajin Twist®
  • Zumba Pica Tirolo Chamoy Straw
  • Instructions:
  • Rim cup 16oz cup with Tajin Twist® seasoning.
  • Add Tequila Don Julio Reposado and Filthy Bloody Mary Mix.
  • Fill with ice and top with 3oz of Mexican Cerveza.
  • Use the chamoy straw to mix ingredients prior to enjoying.

SPARKLING CRISTALINO 

Champagne and tequila are not a bad combo to have during the games, especially if your team secures the win. With Milagros SPARKLING CRISTALINO, you can get the fizz and buzz.

SPARKLING CRISTALINO

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 part Milagro Cristalino
  • 5 parts champagne
  • ¼ part Cointreau
  • Grapefruit peel to garnish
  • Instructions: 
  • Pour all ingredients into a champagne flute to combine. 
  • Garnish with grapefruit peel.