Mizzou Tailgate

Missouri Tigers game day recipes and cocktails! These appetizers, sweet treats & drinks are perfect for a Mizzou Tailgate!

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Saturdays in Missouri are full of fanfare and celebration for the Mizzou Tigers! There's nothing more exciting than a Missouri game day... except maybe what you're serving up at the tailgate!

I've scoured the web to put together a fun, Tiger-themed menu that is perfect for pre-game grubbing at The 'Zou! From punchy cocktails to Missouri-inspired appetizers to mouthwatering Mizzou desserts, no one will be leaving your tailgate hungry!

Be sure to check out my other Tailgate Thursday college game day posts for SEC teams, linked below.

Missouri Football Facts

• The University of Missouri is located in Columbia, Missouri
• Stadium: Faurot Field
• Mascot: Truman the Tiger
• Team Colors: Black and Gold
• Team Saying or Chant: "M-I-Z, Z-O-U!"
• Marching Band: Marching Mizzou
• Fight Song: "Every True Son"

Mizzou Tailgate Food

My Mizzou tailgate menu rounds up some Missouri classics and some creative plays on the Tigers mascot:

• Cocktails: Missouri Mule & Tiger Punch
• Appetizers: St. Louis Toasted Ravioli & St. Louis Style Ribs
• Desserts: Tiger Tail Pretzel Sticks & Gooey Butter Cake

Missouri Mule - Amigos United

This Missouri Mule cocktail is made with hard apple cider and ginger beer, bringing a little taste of fall with every sip.

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Tiger Punch Cocktail Recipe - Three Olives Vodka

Sweet and spicy, the Tiger Punch cocktail will get a roaring good time going at any tailgate!

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St. Louis Toasted Ravioli - House of Nash Eats

Toasted Ravioli is not just a popular Missouri appetizer, but also an easy-to-serve, crowd-pleasing game day grub!

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St. Louis Style Ribs - Kevin Is Cooking

Tender, juicy St. Louis Style Ribs are just what a Mizzou tailgate calls for! Fire up the grill and watch hungry football fans appear.

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Tiger Tail Candy Coated Pretzel Sticks - Buy This Cook That

These easy to make Tiger Tail Pretzel sticks are an easy way to Go Bold & Gold or show your stripes at your Missouri Tailgate!

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Gooey Butter Cake - Kitchen Serf

Did you know that Gooey Butter Cake is a Missouri thing? One bite of this sweet and decadent dessert at your tailgate and suddenly everyone will be rooting for Mizzou!

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Game Day Essentials

One thing's for sure: No matter who you're cheering for, the best tailgates are fully equipped with supplies and accessories that make entertaining easy! Check out my Mizzou Tailgate shop page for essentials with spirit, or head over to my Football Season Tailgating Essentials for all-purpose supplies that will guarantee game day success.

More Themed Tailgate Recipes

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

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

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