Written By: Tamberlyn Dobrowski
Photography By: Taylor Mathis
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Think of football and you probably think tailgate party—it is a time-honored tradition filled with great camaraderie, good food and plenty of drinks. Take your tailgate to the next level with gourmet food and swanky décor. Go ahead and pull out your favorite glasses, plates and recipes. Your guests will love it. The key is to make as much in advance as possible, be organized and go all out. It’s fun!
The following recipes can be made in advance. Batch drinks make it easy and a Bloody Mary bar is always a crowd pleaser.
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Elderflower Old Fashioned
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White Cheddar-Chive Pimiento Cheese
![Grilled Chicken Pesto Arugula Mozzarella Sandwiches](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_glossy,ret_img,w_1275,h_1650/https://www.peachythemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Swanky-Tailgating-06-1.jpg)
Grilled Chicken, Pesto, Arugula, and Mozzarella Sandwiches
![Spicy Tomato and Blue Cheese Soup](https://mleeappdvfnn.i.optimole.com/6H8vHgg-A5aKilNp/w:800/h:530/q:75/rt:fill/g:ce/https://www.peachythemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/spicy-tomato-blue-cheese-soup.jpg)
Spicy Tomato and Blue Cheese Soup
![Corn and Jalapeno Waffles](https://mleeappdvfnn.i.optimole.com/6H8vHgg-EJUqCGUq/w:800/h:530/q:75/rt:fill/g:ce/https://www.peachythemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tailgating-beauty-shot.jpg)
Corn and Jalapeño Waffles
![Black Bean and Chorizo Chili](https://mleeappdvfnn.i.optimole.com/6H8vHgg-Kbj3plbe/w:800/h:530/q:75/rt:fill/g:ce/https://www.peachythemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/black-bean-chorizo-stew.jpg)
Black Bean and Chorizo Chili
![Grilled Shrimp](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_glossy,ret_img,w_1275,h_1650/https://www.peachythemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Swanky-Tailgating-08-1.jpg)
Grilled Shrimp with Oregano and Lemon
Smokin’ Sweet Chicken Wings with Cherry Barbecue Glaze
![Sesame Glazed Pistachio Popcorn](https://sp-ao.shortpixel.ai/client/to_auto,q_glossy,ret_img,w_791,h_1024/https://www.peachythemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Swanky-Tailgating-10-791x1024.jpg)
Popcorn with Sesame-Glazed Pistachios
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Neiman Marcus Cookies
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