plated dish with guacamole in serving bowl with chips and watermelon triangles with rind

The path to victory on any gameday is with a winning snack strategy. For every kick, tackle and touchdown, you need a fruity drink or salty, saucy bite in front of you. Use this game plan template to create a watch-party menu fit for your team that’s so delicious, they’ll be satisfied win or lose.

Pregame

Whether you’re hosting, staying in or adding to the neighborhood party’s tasty spread, you’re going to want a drink to start the night off right. The watermelon in these fresh, homemade cocktails make for easy sipping.

Game-winning strategy: Batch depending on your size of crowd or make a pitcher recipe with plenty of servings like our Watermelon Pomegranate Sangria.

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Watermelon Pomegranate Sangria

Tall, clear glass pitcher of Watermelon Pomegranate Sangria with cuts of watermelon & citrus in pitcher set in wooden tray. Partial bottles of some ingredients seen in background.
Watermelon Aperol Spritz

Red Watermelon Aperol Spritz in a clear, stemless glass with a small watermelon wedge on the rim
Kickoff

Time to take a load off, sit down and cheer loudly! A shareable snack that everyone can enjoy is a must. Nibble on these perfectly poppable game-day apps as your team (hopefully) scores on the first play.

Watermelon Guacamole

plated dish with guacamole in serving bowl with chips and watermelon triangles with rind
Rind Slaw Shrimp Crudite

shrimp on cucumbers with pickled watermelon rind on a platter
Watermelon Feta Caprese Bites

Watermelon Feta Caprese Bites on a Wood Serving Tray
Fried Watermelon Rind Pickles

plated recipe with BBQ sauce and aioli, with watermelon wedges and side plate of recipe served

 

Halftime

Load up your plate so you can get comfy for the halftime show! With foods that look this mouthwatering and taste even better, you’ll be coming back for more to fuel you through the third quarter.

Watermelon Chipotle Wings

Glazed chicken wings with sauce on a platter.
Watermelon Rind Lentil Chili

two bowls of chili made with watermelon rind and lentils
Watermelon Rind Orzo Salad

orzo pasta salad with pickled watermelon rind, pickled onions and feta
Watermelon Glazed Meatballs

Watermelon Glazed Meatballs
4th Quarter

These treats might be even sweeter than victory. By the 4th quarter, and in case of potential overtime(s), you’ll crave a little bite of delectable dessert. These recipes can be prepped ahead of time and served easily, so you don’t have to miss a second of game play.

Watermelon Sundae Dippers

Watermelon Dippers (watermelon stix with rind) served with liquid chocolate, caramel, whipped cream, crushed nuts and toasted coconut with dessert plates on side.

All-out blitz: Create a sundae bar complete with all your favorite toppings.
Frosted Watermelon Cutouts

Frosted Watermelon Cutouts set on yellow plate with cutout cutters in background, also flowers in background

Power play: Use football or team-inspired cutter shapes for a festive snack.

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