Where (and what) to drink during the Ryder Cup

Basil Squeeze at Fadó and Grey Hound at Paddy O’Fegan’s

 

Fadó Irish Pub
100 W Grand Ave (312-836-0066, fadoirishpub.com, @fadoirishpub).
Widely considered one of the best spots to watch soccer in the city, this classic Irish pub offers everything you need to enjoy any sport.

Basil Squeeze

• .75 oz premium vodka
• .75 oz rum
• Squeezed juice from half of a lime
• Squeezed juice from half of a lemon
• 3 basil leaves
• Top with lemon-lime soda

Clover
722 W Grand Ave (312-344-1934, cloverchicago.com, @CloverChicago1).
An old-school jukebox provides tunes for those willing to try their luck at steel-tipped darts in this Iowa Hawkeye hangout.

Skinny Goose

• 1.25 oz premium vodka
• Fresh lemon juice
• 1 Splenda packet
• Top with water
• Serve in a Collins glass on the rocks

Kirkwood Bar & Grill
2934 N Sheffield Ave (773-770-0700, kirkwoodbar.com, @KirkwoodBar).
Watch the game (or the Ryder Cup) on the comfortable outdoor patio at this neighborhood spot.

Gaggle of Goose

• Kirkwood’s favorite vessel, the Fishbowl, filled with premium cherry-flavored vodka
• Topped with a mixer of your choice
• Top with lemon-lime soda

Crossing
2548 N Southport Ave (773-327-4900, crossingtavern.com, @CrossingTavern).
This University of Kansas fan hangout has it all, including a massive outdoor beer garden and four separate bars.

Mother Goose

• 28 oz tumbler filled with premium orange-flavored vodka
• Mixer of your choice
• Served with fresh orange slices

Paddy O’Fegan’s
204 N Halsted St (312-997-3100, paddyofegans.com, @Paddyofegans).
With an extensive beer list and the credibility that comes from being owned by a local, Paddy O’Fegan’s is classic Chicago.

Grey Hound

• 1 oz premium vodka
• 3 oz white grapefruit juice
• Garnished with a wedge of grapefruit

ZaZa’s Italian Steakhouse
1570 W Lake St, Addison (630-285-9292, zazasitaliansteakhouse.com, @ZaZasSteakhouse).
With a classy interior and an extensive array of steaks and chops, this restaurant will give you a taste of Italy—without the long flight.

Caddy Shacktini

• 1.5 oz premium pear-flavored vodka
• 1.5 oz premium citrus-flavored vodka
• .5 oz Midori
• Splash of sour mix
• Splash of Rose’s lime juice
• Splash of peach schnapps
• Splash of agave nectar