Score Big with These March Madness Cocktails for Your Basketball Party

These Top 5 Recipes for March Madness Cocktails are Sure Top the Tournament Fun

March Madness is upon us, and it’s time to level up your college basketball watch parties with the ultimate game-day essential: March Madness Cocktails! Whether you’re rooting for a top seed or banking on a Cinderella story, these refreshing vodka drinks made with Felene Organic Sugarcane Vodka will keep your crew buzzing through every buzzer-beater. To get you in the spirit, we’ll break down the bracketology basics and the NCAA spring tournament, then serve up our top 5 March Madness Cocktails—complete with recipes, nutritional details, and snack pairings that’ll make you the host with the most. Let’s tip off!

As a Boston College alum, I have not seen my team make a good run at the title since I was a senior. Back then, the BC Eagles were in the Big East and in the top 20; those were some of the most exciting times in March Madness history. That time etched an appreciation for the sport and the tournament in my heart, and I have been a fan ever since. It’s not likely that the Eagles will be in the tournament this year, but I cannot wait to watch the games and enjoy some March Madness Cocktails.

Bracketology & March Madness: The Lowdown

March Madness is the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, a high-stakes, single-elimination showdown featuring 68 college teams vying for the national title. Running from mid-March to early April (with the 2025 championship set for April 7), it’s a three-week hoopla of upsets, heroics, and bracket mayhem. It all starts on Selection Sunday (March 16, 2025), when the tournament field is revealed, and fans dive into bracketology—predicting winners for all 67 games.

Bracketology is the science (and art) of forecasting the chaos. Analysts pore over stats, rankings, and momentum, but the beauty of March Madness is its unpredictability—perfect fodder for sipping March Madness Cocktails while watching underdogs shine. From the First Four to the Final Four, it’s a wild ride that demands a drink as dynamic as the games. Enter Felene Vodka and our lineup of cocktails—let’s get mixing!

Top 5 March Madness Cocktails to Sip Courtside

1. The Buzzer Beater Mule – A March Madness Cocktail Classic

This zesty mule is a slam dunk for keeping you cool during nail-biting finishes.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Felene Organic Sugarcane Vodka
• 4 oz ginger beer
• 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
• Lime wheel and mint sprig (for garnish)
• Ice

Mixology Instructions:

1. Fill a copper mug or highball glass with ice.
2. Pour in Felene Vodka and lime juice.
3. Top with ginger beer and stir gently.
4. Garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprig—game on!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 150
• Carbs: 10g
• Sugar: 9g

Food Pairing: Pair this March Madness Cocktail with spicy buffalo wings or mini sliders. The ginger-lime combo cuts through the heat for a winning play.

2. The Bracket Buster Bloody Mary – Morning March Madness Cocktail

Kick off those early games with this bold, savory March Madness Cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Felene Organic Sugarcane Vodka
• 4 oz tomato juice
• 0.5 oz lemon juice
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 dashes hot sauce (to taste)
• Pinch of celery salt and black pepper
• Celery stalk, pickle spear, and olives (for garnish)
• Ice

Mixology Instructions:

1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
2. Add vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire, hot sauce, celery salt, and pepper.
3. Stir thoroughly.
4. Load it up with a celery stalk, pickle, and olives—bracket busted!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 140
• Carbs: 8g
• Sugar: 6g

Food Pairing: Serve with mini breakfast tacos or bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers. This March Madness Cocktail loves bold, brunchy bites.

3. The Sweet Sixteen Spritz – Light March Madness Cocktail Vibes

A bubbly, floral sipper that’s perfect for celebrating those unexpected tournament runs.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Felene Organic Sugarcane Vodka
• 1 oz elderflower liqueur
• 3 oz club soda
• 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
• Lemon twist and edible flower (for garnish)
• Ice

Mixology Instructions:

1. Fill a wine glass with ice.
2. Add vodka, elderflower liqueur, and lemon juice.
3. Top with club soda and stir lightly.
4. Garnish with a lemon twist and edible flower—sweet sixteen style!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 130
• Carbs: 7g
• Sugar: 6g

Food Pairing: Team this March Madness Cocktail with a charcuterie board of sharp cheddar, prosciutto, and grapes. Floral and salty? Yes, please!

4. The Final Four Fizz – Citrusy March Madness Cocktail Glory

This fizzy delight is as clutch as a game-winning shot.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Felene Organic Sugarcane Vodka
• 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
• 0.5 oz simple syrup (optional)
• 3 oz sparkling water
• Grapefruit slice and mint (for garnish)
• Ice

Mixology Instructions:

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Pour in vodka, grapefruit juice, and simple syrup (if using).
3. Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
4. Garnish with a grapefruit slice and mint—Final Four ready!

Nutritional Information (per serving, without syrup):

• Calories: 110
• Carbs: 4g
• Sugar: 3g (With syrup: +40 calories, +10g carbs, +10g sugar)

Food Pairing: Pair this March Madness Cocktail with chili-lime popcorn or citrus-glazed chicken skewers. The zesty fizz keeps it fresh.

5. The Championship Cosmo – Victory March Madness Cocktail

Toast the champs with this sleek, fruity March Madness Cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Felene Organic Sugarcane Vodka
• 1 oz cranberry juice (100% juice, no added sugar)
• 0.5 oz triple sec
• 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
• Orange twist (for garnish)
• Ice

Mixology Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, and lime juice.
3. Shake for 15 seconds until chilled.
4. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with an orange twist—crowning moment!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 145
• Carbs: 9g
• Sugar: 7g

Food Pairing: Match this March Madness Cocktail with dark chocolate-dipped strawberries or mini crab cakes. Tart and rich—a champion’s combo.

Why March Madness Cocktails Rule with Felene Vodka

These March Madness Cocktails are your secret weapon for an unforgettable tournament party. Felene Organic Sugarcane Vodka delivers a smooth, clean taste that makes every recipe a standout, whether you’re hosting a packed house or a chill watch sesh. Stock your bar, mix up a batch, and sip your way through the brackets—because with games this epic, your drinks should be too. Which March Madness Cocktail is your top pick? Drop it in the comments, and let’s toast to the madness!