Sun Devil Tailgate Guide, AZ Lemonade Stand Edition
September means one thing across the Valley: tailgate lots filling up before kickoff, grills going in the parking lot, and a cooler that needs to survive a few hours of desert sun. If you are heading out to cheer on Arizona State this season, pour something made right here in Phoenix.
AZ Lemonade Stand is not an official partner of Arizona State University, this is simply a tailgate pairing guide for local fans who want an Arizona-made drink in the cooler on game day.
Why AZ Lemonade is Perfect for Game Day
Tailgate coolers tend to fill up with the same national brands every Saturday. AZ Lemonade Stand offers something different, brewed lemonade that is heated first to pasteurize the batch and build real flavor, then hot filled into premium glass mason jars and active bottles so the seal holds onto everything the brew earned. Chef Tom D’Ambrosio, a Food Network Chopped champion, crafts the flavor lineup, giving the jar in your cooler some real credibility next to the burgers on the grill.
The mission behind the brand fits the day too: lemonade built to be Arizona’s own, the way orange juice belongs to Florida, made for people who want something honest in the cooler before they head into the stadium.
Tailgate-Ready
The parking lot calls for formats that travel well. Gallon jugs, where available, cover a full tailgate crew without a mid-morning grocery run, and they stay shelf stable for about a year so you can stock up well before the season starts. The 32 oz premium glass mason jar works as the centerpiece on a folding table next to the grill, while the 16 oz active bottle rides easiest in a backpack or cooler for the walk from the parking lot into the stadium. AZ-ZERO in Original or Strawberry covers anyone watching sugar during a long day in the sun, with zero sugar, zero calories, and three net carbs, sweetened with monk fruit and allulose.
Before every pour, the ritual stays the same: shake well, shake, tap that AZ, since real fruit settles and a quick shake brings the flavor back to the front.
Premium Mixer Recipe for Game Day
Once the grill is going and kickoff is still an hour out, a Premium Mixer turns the cooler into the centerpiece of the tailgate. Build it simple: 4 oz Original or Prickly Pear lemonade, 2 oz of your spirit of choice, a squeeze of fresh lime, and ice. Shake it and pour over fresh ice for the group, or keep a second jar on hand as a zero-proof pour for anyone driving home or keeping it light before the game. For more mixer ideas, see our full guide: Can You Use Lemonade as a Cocktail Mixer? Fall Recipes with AZ Lemonade Stand.
The lemonade itself stays non-alcoholic until you decide to add anything to it, so it works just as well for the kids at the tailgate as it does for the adults building a pitcher near the grill.
Where to Grab Your Jars Before Kickoff
Stock up before game day traffic makes a last minute store run harder than it needs to be. AZ Lemonade Stand is carried at retailers including Fry’s, Circle K, Bashas, select Albertsons and Safeway locations, Jacksons, Cobblestone, Food City, and Superpumper across the Phoenix metro, with stock varying by door. Find AZ Lemonade Stand near you before the weekend, or skip the store run and order online through Square.
Visit the locations page or the Phoenix headquarters directly at 739 E Dunlap Suite L, Phoenix, AZ 85020, or call (602) 883-8185.
FAQ
Is AZ Lemonade Stand affiliated with Arizona State University?
No. AZ Lemonade Stand is not an official ASU partner or sponsor. This guide simply offers pairing ideas for local fans who want a Phoenix-made drink in their tailgate cooler.
What is the best AZ Lemonade Stand format for a tailgate?
Gallon jugs, where available, cover a larger tailgate group, 32 oz mason jars work well as a table centerpiece, and 16 oz active bottles are easiest to carry into the stadium.
Can I make a cocktail with AZ Lemonade Stand for game day?
Yes. AZ Lemonade Stand works as a Premium Mixer with any spirit, and the lemonade itself stays non-alcoholic until you add something to it, so the same jar works for a mixed drink or a zero-proof pour.
Does AZ Lemonade Stand have a sugar free option for tailgating?
Yes. AZ-ZERO comes in Original and Strawberry with zero sugar, zero calories, and three net carbs, sweetened with monk fruit and allulose.
Where can I buy AZ Lemonade Stand before a Phoenix tailgate?
AZ Lemonade Stand is sold at Fry’s, Circle K, Bashas, select Albertsons and Safeway locations, Jacksons, Cobblestone, Food City, and Superpumper across the Phoenix area. Use the store locator on azlemonadestand.com or order online ahead of game day.
Tailgate Checklist
Pack a gallon jug or a few 32 oz jars for the group, a couple of 16 oz bottles for the walk into the stadium, and an AZ-ZERO jar for anyone watching sugar. Bring lime and your spirit of choice if the group wants a Premium Mixer, and keep the cooler iced so every pour is ready for a shake before kickoff.
Ready for game day? Order online or find a store near you. Prefer a form? Use our backup order form.
