🏈 Top 5 Drinks to Try at Big Ten Bars

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October 9, 2025

1. 🧠 The Mindprobe — Rick’s American Café (Michigan)

An Ann Arbor classic. The Mindprobe is an electric mix of vodka, rum, gin, triple sec, and a dash of mystery. Served in a massive cup and topped with a splash of Sprite, it’s the fuel for a night at Rick’s. The Mindprobe has survived generations of Wolverines — and probably erased a few memories, too.

🍋 Pro tip: Grab one during happy hour, find a booth, and watch the chaos unfold.

2. 🍓 Berry Water Lime — Kollege Klub (Wisconsin)

The Badgers’ most famous drink — and for good reason.
This signature cocktail blends berry vodka, lime, and a splash of soda water into something dangerously smooth. It’s sweet, refreshing, and goes down way too easily. The Berry Water Lime is practically a rite of passage for any Madison night out.

❤️ Pro tip: Order it “KK style” — the bartenders might know what you mean.

3. 🌊 Waterlong — Kilroy’s (Indiana)

Part water, part Long Island, part magic. Kilroy’s Waterlong is the drink that defines IU’s nightlife.
It’s served in massive plastic cups, cold, blue, and deceptively light — until it’s not. Hoosiers swear by this one for pre-games and post-victory celebrations alike.

Pro tip: Grab a Waterlong and a breadstick at the same time. You’ll thank us later.

Water Long

4. 🟣 Dirty Sprite — Champs Downtown (Penn State)

Champs’ iconic Dirty Sprite is exactly what it sounds like — a neon-purple, sweet-tart mix that goes down dangerously smooth. The Nittany Lions have made it the drink of choice for Whiteout weekends and any night ending with “We Are!”

💥 Pro tip: Order it with a side of Champs wings — the perfect pairing.

Dirty Sprite Cups (25ct) – Champs Downtown

5. 🔵 Blue Guy — KAM’s (Illinois)

Nothing says “Illinois student” like an Orange Crush at KAM’s.
It’s vodka, triple sec, orange juice, and Sprite — a timeless combo that’s more than just a drink; it’s a tradition. The Crush is so iconic, KAM’s even built part of their identity around it.

🧡 Pro tip: Order two. Trust us, one’s not enough.

KAMS's Blue Guys Are Going to Be Sold in a Can