Top 10 Cocktails Connected to Sports

Sports and cocktails have a long standing relationship. In this article, we’ll explore ten top cocktails linked to sports. You’ll learn why they have become synonymous with these sports and how to prepare them. By the way, if you also like to place bets on your favourite teams and players while drinking one of those cocktails, you can do so at nongamstopbookiesuk.com.

1. The Mint Julep

No drink is more synonymous with the most prestigious American horse race, the Kentucky Derby, than the Mint Julep. Each year, over 120,000 Mint Juleps are sold during this two-day event. Its sweet, refreshing taste complements the lively atmosphere.

Try to make your own mint julep. Sure, mint juleps are sold mostly on Derby Day, but don't let that stop you from enjoying this drink. Here's a recipe for a classic Mint Julep:

Ingredients:

• 60ml bourbon

• 1 teaspoon powdered sugar

• 2 teaspoons water

• 4 mint leaves

• Crushed ice

• Mint sprig

Instructions:

1. Muddle the mint leaves, sugar, and water in a Julep cup or glass.

2. Fill the glass with crushed ice.

3. Add bourbon and stir until the glass is frosty.

4. Garnish with a mint sprig.

2. The Bloody Mary

But when it comes to early morning sports events or catching some American football, nothing beats a Bloody Mary. It's not just a drink. It could be a meal too. Perfect for sipping while you’re cheering on your team!

Recipe:

•  50 ml vodka

• 120 ml tomato juice

• 10 ml lemon juice

• 15 g celery

• 1 ml Red Tabasco sauce

• 1 ml Worcestershire sauce

• 1 g celery salt

• 1 g ground black pepper

• 380 g Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice.

2. Shake gently and strain into a highball glass filled with ice.

3. Season with a pinch of celery salt and a pinch of ground black pepper.

3. The Shandy 

The Shandy is a classic—it’s just beer mixed with lemonade or ginger beer. It is a hit with football fans  in the UK. Simple and  light, it’s the perfect drink to enjoy while watching a match!

Recipe:

• 150ml beer (lager or pale ale works best)

• 150ml lemonade or ginger beer

Instructions:

1. Pour the beer into a pint glass.

2. Top up with lemonade or ginger beer.

3. Stir gently.

4. The Moscow Mule

The Moscow Mule is served in its iconic copper mug. It has become a popular drink at hockey games and in sports bars across North America. 

Recipe:

• 60ml vodka

• 15ml lime juice

• 120ml ginger beer

• Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a copper mug with ice.

2. Add vodka and lime juice.

3. Top with ginger beer and stir.

4. Add a wedge of lime.

5. The Pimm’s Cup

Wimbledon is  the oldest tennis tournament in the world. It has many traditions, and the Pimm’s Cup is one of them. This quintessentially British cocktail is made with Pimm’s No. 1, lemonade, and an assortment of fruits and herbs. Over 300,000 glasses of Pimm’s Cup are served each year at the Wimbledon tournament.

Recipe:

• 50ml Pimm’s No. 1

• 150ml lemonade

• Fresh mint, cucumber, orange slices, and strawberries for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a glass with ice.

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2. Add Pimm’s No. 1 and lemonade.

3. Stir gently and add mint, cucumber, orange slices, and strawberries.

6. The Michelada

The Michelada is a popular cocktail in Mexico during soccer games. Mexican soccer fans drink Michelada while cheering on their favourite team. This beer-based drink is spiced up with lime juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and various other seasonings. 

Recipe:

• 330ml light beer

• 30ml lime juice

• 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce

• 2 dashes hot sauce

• Salt and chili powder 

• Lime wedge 

Instructions:

1. Rim a glass with salt and chili powder.

2. Fill the glass with ice and add lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.

3. Pour the beer over the mixture and stir.

4. Add a lime wedge.

7. The Dark ‘n’ Stormy

The Dark ‘n’ Stormy is a cocktail associated with sailing and maritime sports. Made with dark rum and ginger beer, this drink originated in Bermuda. It has been popular among sailors for a long time and is the number one choice for those who watch and participate in sailing competitions.

Recipe:

• 60ml dark rum

• 120ml ginger beer

• Lime wedge 

Instructions:

1. Fill a glass with ice.

2. Pour in the ginger beer.

3. Top with dark rum and garnish with a lime wedge.

8. The Aperol Spritz

This cocktail is popular  among Europeans for watching summer sports. It is perfect for sipping during a tennis match, cycling race, or any outdoor sporting event.

Recipe:

• 60ml Aperol

• 90ml prosecco

• 30ml soda water

• Orange slice 

Instructions:

1. Fill a glass with ice.

2. Add Aperol, prosecco, and soda water.

3. Stir gently and garnish with an orange slice.

9. The Rum Punch

The most "authentic" rum punches are Plantation and Barbados. Barbados rum punch is made using one of the oldest rum punch recipes. In the Caribbean, cricket matches are often accompanied by Rum Punch.

Recipe:

• 60ml dark rum

• 30ml lime juice

• 30ml orange juice

• 30ml pineapple juice

• 15ml grenadine

• Dash of Angostura bitters

• Orange slice and cherry for garnish

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients together.

2. Strain into a Hurricane glass over fresh ice.

3. Garnish with a cherry.

10. The Guinness

While not a cocktail in the traditional sense, Guinness is undeniably linked to rugby. During rugby matches in the UK and Ireland, you’ll see many people drinking this rich, dark stout. The ritual of pouring and drinking Guinness has become part of the rugby fan tradition

Recipe:

• 1 pint of Guinness

Instructions:

1. Pour a pint of Guinness into a glass.

2. Wait for it to settle.

3. Top it off.

When you’re watching any sporting competition or match,  the right cocktail can add more excitement to your time. These ten drinks have become synonymous with their respective sports. So, the next time you’re settling in to watch a match or hosting a sports-themed party, consider mixing up one of these iconic cocktails. Cheers to good games and great drinks!