By Colleen Jurkiewicz OnMilwaukee.com Reporter Published Sep 13, 2012 at 12:18 PM

The Packers vs. the Bears. Football's biggest rivalry.

Every television in Wisconsin will be tuned in to the game tonight, and when the Packers emerge victorious you'll definitely want to have a celebratory drink in your hand.

And if they lose, you'll probably want to get pretty drunk.

Either way, these Jim Beam-fueled cocktail recipes are sure to liven up your viewing experience. Whether you're at a gathering with friends or unwinding in the comfort of your own living room after a long day at work, how can it be anything other than a touchdown if you've got Kentucky bourbon in your glass?

Green Machine

1 ½ parts Red Stag by Jim Beam Black Cherry Bourbon
1 part DeKuyper Pucker Sour Apple Schnapps
2 parts Sweet & Sour Mix
Lemon twist for garnish

Preparation:
In a mixing glass, pour all liquid ingredients and shake with ice. Strain into chilled glass and garnish. 

The Championship Belt

1 part Jim Beam Black
¾ parts Fresh Sour
2 ½ parts lemon lime soda

Preparation:
Build cocktail over ice in a tall highball glass.
Garnish with a wedge of lemon or lime.

Colleen Jurkiewicz OnMilwaukee.com Reporter

Colleen Jurkiewicz is a Milwaukee native with a degree in English from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and she loves having a job where she learns something new about the Cream City every day. Her previous incarnations have included stints as a waitress, a barista, a writing tutor, a medical transcriptionist, a freelance journalist, and now this lovely gig at the best online magazine in Milwaukee.