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    Alabama Tailgate

    Published: Aug 30, 2012 · Modified: Aug 18, 2023 by thekitchenprep · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Alabama Crimson Tide game day recipes and cocktails! These appetizers, sweet treats & drinks are perfect for an Alabama Tailgate!

    Years ago, I decided to put together a tailgate series called "Tailgate Thursday". In that series, I shared facts about each of the football teams in the SEC Conference as well as themed cocktails, appetizers and desserts for each tailgate.

    As they became a bit outdated over the past decade, I have updated my Tailgate Thursday posts and am sharing tailgating recipes from other bloggers and football fans in team-themed round ups that will make planning your tailgate party a breeze!

    Jump to:
    • Alabama Football Facts
    • Alabama Tailgate Food
    • Game Day Essentials
    • More Themed Tailgate Recipes

    Whether you are a fan of each team highlighted or simply enjoy football season, I hope you'll find some recipes to share with family and friends at your tailgate or game day watch parties!

    I'm kicking off Tailgate Thursday by featuring the Alabama Crimson Tide!

    Alabama Football Facts

    A few facts about this powerhouse team:

    • Location: The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, a place oozing with Southern hospitality and plenty of down home cookin'.  
    • Stadium: Bryant-Denny Stadium
    • Alabama Mascot: Big Al, the elephant
    • Team Colors: Crimson, Gray & White
    • Saying: "Roll Tide"
    • Marching Band: The Million Dollar Band
    • Fight Song: "Yea Alabama"

    Alabama Tailgate Food

    Whether you're cheering or jeering for Alabama, you won't be able to help yourself when it comes to the tailgate eats!

    On our tailgate menu for an Alabama game day features:

    • Cocktails: Alabama Yellow Hammer & Alabama Slammer
    • Appetizers: "Alabama Fire Crackers" & Alabama White Sauce BBQ Wings
    • Desserts: Alabama themed Red Velvet Whoopie Pies & Southern Chocolate Mayo Cake
    Alabama Yellow Hammer Drink - Living Well Kitchen
    Inspired by the popular Yellow Hammer drink from a bar in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, these fruity drinks are great for game days, tailgating and football parties.
    Check out this recipe
    Alabama Slammer Cocktail: Vintage Southern Comfort - Restless Chipotle
    The Alabama Slammer Cocktail! With a moniker like this, this sweet and fruity drink made with Southern Comfort, sloe gin, amaretto and juices is destined to be a signature sip at Alabama tailgates.
    Check out this recipe
    Alabama Slammer Cocktail: Vintage Southern Comfort - Restless Chipotle
    Alabama Fire Crackers - 12 Tomatoes
    Saltines are coated in a flavorful combination of olive oil, ranch seasoning, onion and garlic powders, and an ample helping of crushed red pepper in this spicy snack!
    Check out this recipe
    Crispy Grilled Alabama White Barbecue Sauce Chicken Wings Recipe - The Meatwave
    These finger-licking wings are coated with a flavorful rub before being grilled, then tossed in the infamous mayo-based Alabama White Sauce. Game day grub on steroids!
    Check out this recipe
    Crispy Grilled Alabama White Barbecue Sauce Chicken Wings Recipe - The Meatwave
    Alabama Whoopie Pies - Buy This Cook That
    Big Al’s Red Velvet Whoopie Pies! With only 6 ingredients, these are a fun way to celebrate your next Alabama Tailgate. Crimson velvet cake sandwiches filled with sweet buttercream frosting are the perfect dessert treat for Saturday in the South.
    Check out this recipe
    Southern Chocolate Mayo Cake - Roll Bama Roll
    Who can pass up a piece of this sweet Southern classic? Chocolate Mayo Cake may raise an eyebrow for those raised above the Mason-Dixon Line, but this ultra moist and flavorful chocolate cake will be the star of your tailgate dessert buffet.
    Check out this recipe
    Southern Chocolate Mayo Cake - Roll Bama Roll

    Game Day Essentials

    When you're going all in on team spirit, you want to have the best team-themed items at your tailgate! I've curated some of my favorite Crimson Tide tailgate supplies to make your spot stand out!

    Looking to elevate your tailgate in a more neutral way? Check out my Game Day Shop where I share my tailgating must-haves!

    More Themed Tailgate Recipes

    Can't stomach tailgate recipes that don't support your team? No problem!

    Search for your favorite team in the rest of my Tailgate Thursday posts:

    • Arkansas Razorbacks
    • Auburn Tigers
    • Florida Gators
    • Georgia Bulldogs
    • Kentucky Wildcats
    • LSU Tigers
    • Mississippi State Bulldogs
    • Missouri Tigers
    • Ole Miss Rebels
    • South Carolina Gamecocks
    • Tennessee Volunteers
    • Texas A&M Aggies
    • Vanderbilt Commodores

    Don't forget to tag me and the recipe authors and show off your game day tailgate spread!

    More Dessert

    • Mississippi State Tailgate
    • Texas A&M Tailgate
    • Mizzou Tailgate
    • Florida Tailgate

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. la petite fashionista says

      August 30, 2012 at 2:04 pm

      love this series SOO much.

      plus that Liz's favorite drinks are pink panty droppers-- just discovered those recently and theye become a quick favorite!

      Reply
    2. Kristin Clark says

      August 30, 2012 at 2:18 pm

      This is adorable! & that's coming from a Seminole 😉 If you get a chance I'd love to here your thoughts on my newest post all about gameday fashion! http://bit.ly/OASJ5f

      xo
      Kristin
      http://www.LivingInColorPrint.com

      Reply
    3. Anonymous says

      August 30, 2012 at 2:31 pm

      I LOVE this idea and can't wait to read more from this series. I am also an ardent fan of Southern Living Magazine, and faithfully read it cover to cover. This post reminds me of some of the great things they do in their magazine. Happy football season.

      Reply
    4. The Kitchen Prep says

      August 30, 2012 at 4:17 pm

      @Kristin - Thanks so much! It has been a very fun project to put together, even though I'm technically promoting teams other than my own! 😉 {Can I just tell you how hard it was to make my fingers type "Roll Tide"?? haha!} Your blog is ADORABLE. I love that you have a Lilly print in your logo! {Is it a Lilly print? It looks like one!} Loving your gameday gear, too, even if it is Garnet & Gold! 😉 Have you checked out the gear at Twelve Saturdays? She is located in Tallahassee! Thanks for stopping by & I plan on popping in on your blog to check out your weekly threads!

      @Anonymous - Thanks so much! It is so very flattering to be compared to anything related to Southern Living! I don't subscribe to the mag, but do browse their website an awful lot. Happy Football Season to you too! 🙂

      Reply
    5. The Kitchen Prep says

      August 30, 2012 at 4:25 pm

      @la petite fashionista - Thank you!! When Liz told me that was one of her favorite drinks {and sent me the recipe}, I told her it sounded pretty potent! The name cracks me up! 🙂 If you have any other good gameday drinks, send them my way!

      Reply
    6. college football faniac says

      August 21, 2014 at 7:58 pm

      Great post! I'm so pumped for this football season, and the endless snacks that come with it.

      Reply

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