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FW&GS and The Big Game – Celebrate the Birds this Weekend with Unique Cocktails and Party Planning Tips

Harrisburg – As the Birds head to New Orleans for the Big Game this Sunday, Feb. 9, Fine Wine & Good Spirits (FW&GS) is Pennsylvanians’ go-to resource for party planning and preparation.

“At Fine Wine & Good Spirits, we bring people together to celebrate life’s biggest moments—and this Sunday, we’re all bleeding green,” said Board Chairman Darrell Clarke. “Whether you’re hosting a house full of die-hard fans or a just a small, quiet gathering, we’re ready to help you toast to every touchdown and tackle.”

A great game day starts with a great game plan—and that includes making sure you have everything you need to keep guests happy from kickoff to the final whistle. Not only does FW&GS offer unique, Philly-themed gift sets and Birds-inspired spirits, but FWGS.com also features party planning tips and fun Philly-inspired cocktail recipes.

Football fans can impress their guests with the following tailgate-ready products. Explore FWGS.com for product availability by store.

Whether customers are planning to serve signature cocktails, stock up on fan-favorite beverages, or ensure they have the right amount of drinks for their guests, FW&GS serves as the go-to destination for game-day essentials.

To assist with party planning, FWGS.com features a convenient Drink Calculator, allowing customers to create a customized game plan for their Big Game celebration. With just a few clicks, users can estimate how much wine, spirits, and ready-to-drink cocktails they’ll need for their celebration.

Fans can also score big with Philly-inspired recipes – from a green cocktail made with a Pennsylvania-made spirit to drinks inspired by The Birds’ mascot. Themed cocktails found on FWGS.com include:

  • Kevin’s Screaming Eagle, which features Gran Coramino Cristalino Tequila Reposado, a product founded by Philadelphia native, entertainer, and Birds fan Kevin Hart
  • Swoop Crush, a whiskey-based cocktail named for the Birds mascot
  • Swoop Special, a different take on a whiskey-based cocktail
  • Penn’s Woods, crafted by the distillers at Bluecoat Gin, which is made in Pennsylvania

Fans are also encouraged to follow FW&GS on social media, where they can find even more entertaining tips and recipes like the Philly Special and Soar Like an Eagle.

By providing the tools and selection to make hosting easier, FW&GS ensures fans can focus on what matters most—enjoying the game, the company, and the celebration.

Additional products, cocktails, store locations, and store hours can be found at FWGS.com. Products can also be ordered online for in-store pickup, and home delivery is available.

FW&GS encourages those age 21 and over, regardless of their fan affiliation, to please drink and host responsibly.

The PLCB regulates the distribution of beverage alcohol in Pennsylvania, operates about 575 wine and spirits stores statewide, and licenses more than 20,000 alcohol producers, retailers, and handlers. The PLCB also works to reduce and prevent dangerous and underage drinking through partnerships with schools, community groups, and licensees. Taxes and store profits – totaling nearly $21.1 billion since the agency’s inception – are returned to Pennsylvania’s General Fund, which finances Pennsylvania’s schools, health and human services programs, law enforcement, and public safety initiatives, among other important public services. The PLCB also provides financial support for the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, other state agencies, and local municipalities across the state. For more information about the PLCB, visit lcb.pa.gov.

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