Tips for Hosting a Football Party in Your Cothran Home

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Clemson football season! Can you hear “Tiger Rag” getting louder and louder in the distance? Now that the country’s best college football team has gone undefeated in its first few games, it’s time for you to kick off the season with a football party in your Cothran home!    From apps and drinks to football flair that even the most fair-weather fans can enjoy, we have a playbook full of tips and tricks to score a touchdown with your guests. If you love the sight of a perfect party spread as much as an interception, then take a look at our winning strategy for an all-star game night… hut, hut, hike!    Two-Point Conversion EatsOur love for Clemson football is almost as big as our appetites on game day (and that’s a lot). Of course, no party would be complete without savory apps that make watching the game even more enjoyable. If you’re looking to try fun, new recipes, these delicious eats are always a win when it comes to friends and family.    Game Day Classics:

• Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Pizza Dip
• Chicken Parm Sliders
• Spicy Asian Chicken Meatballs
• Mini Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas
• Sin Dip Hot Dogs
• Slow-Cooker Tex Mex Dip

  Healthy Twist:

• Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
• Sweet Potato Tater Tots
• Garlic-Butter Shrimp
• Spinach Dip Stuffed Mushrooms

  Clemson-Themed Eats:

• Create your own Henry’s-inspired Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
• Get into the Tiger spirit with Chipotle-Orange Chicken Legs

  Hail Mary Drinks   Once the O-line starts working its magic, it’s time for you and your guests to raise a glass to another great Clemson game in the making. Whether you opt for drinks with a little kick or delicious treats without alcohol, these easy recipes ensure that your family and friends have something refreshing to wash down the apps.   Boozy Beverages:

• Gina’s Super Bowl Punch (made with vodka and beer)
• Jalapeno Jelly Tequila Shots
• Cajun Lemonade (made with rum)
• Porter Float
• Cucumber Margarita
• Tiger Juice (made with bourbon and Clemson spirit!)

  Non-Alcoholic Sips:

• Classic Sweet Tea
• Tomato-Lime Sipper
• Ginger-Orange Mocktails
• Watermelon-Strawberry Cooler
• Homemade Cherry Limeade

  Endzone Decor   Okay, let’s face it… there’s nothing more fun than decorating your Cothran home for a party, especially when it involves football. From Clemson-themed flair to DIY decor to dishware, there are so many ways to elevate your home’s atmosphere to match the intensity of Memorial Stadium!    General Gear:

• Inflatable Football Field Buffet Cooler
• DIY Game Day Drinks Tub
• Football Stadium Chip-and-Dip Dish
• Football Field Party Table
• Print + Cut Football Paper Chain

  Clemson-Themed Decor:

• Tigers Party Pack for 24
• Pint Class
• Cornhole Game Set
• Four-Pocket Apron
• Logo Neon Sign
• Table Cover
• Stemless Wine Glass

  From all of us at Cothran Homes, happy football season and go Tigers!