Après Tennis BracerCocktail recipe
Rating
Can you make this?
Add the ingredients you have at home to your My Bar and we'll show you what cocktails you can make. Start off by adding the ingredients you have for this cocktail using the plus icons.
Après Tennis Bracer is a light, pitcher-built cooler that sits firmly in the easygoing “sports club refresher” tradition—something you pour for a group when you want flavour and fizz without any heaviness. It doesn’t come with a widely documented origin story, but its name signals exactly the vibe: a simple, citrusy bracer meant for unwinding after a match, with crowd-friendly ingredients that feel right at home on a sunny terrace.
Expect bright, straightforward citrus from the orange juice, bringing both sweetness and a gentle tang. Ginger ale layers in lively carbonation and a soft ginger spice that lifts the orange rather than competing with it, keeping the drink crisp and palate-cleansing. As the bubbles mingle with the juice, you’ll find the finish stays light, with the ginger’s warmth lingering just enough to keep each sip interesting.
Serve it well-chilled in a pitcher glass for effortless sharing—ideal for post-game catch-ups, brunch tables, or any casual gathering where you want something refreshing and low-fuss. It suits guests who like fruity, sparkling drinks with a hint of spice, and it works especially well when you’re pouring rounds in the afternoon heat.
Microbadges
Can you make this?
Add the ingredients you have at home to your My Bar and we'll show you what cocktails you can make. Start off by adding the ingredients you have for this cocktail using the plus icons.
Cocktail Colin says:
Orange juice leads with bright citrus and pulpy sweetness, while ginger ale adds lively bubbles and a gentle ginger snap that lifts the whole pitcher into a breezy, orange-forward spritz. The ginger’s spice and carbonation keep the juice from feeling flat or cloying, making it ideal for casual group sipping and anyone who likes soft, fizzy citrus without boozy intensity.
Method
How to make a Après Tennis Bracer
- Orange juice 330ml, Ginger ale 670ml
-
- Stir together ingredients in a jug with ice, and garnish with orange slices and a sprig of mint to serve
Power tips
Elevate the Après Tennis Bracer with these master mixologist tips
Upgrade to premium
And receive world class tips on how to raise your cocktails to the next level.
Find out more- Upgrade to premium to receive power tips from top bartenders around the world. Raise you mixology game.
- Read the tweaks that take this simple cocktail to the next level of greatness. Become the next best mixologist which people all talk about.
Your private tasting notes
Featured in
FAQ's
What is the ideal glassware for serving the Après Tennis Bracer?
The ideal glassware for serving the Après Tennis Bracer is a pitcher glass, as recommended. This allows for easy stirring and serving of the cocktail, making it perfect for sharing.
How should the Après Tennis Bracer be prepared?
The Après Tennis Bracer should be prepared by gently stirring the ingredients in a pitcher glass filled with ice. Since it's a non-alcoholic drink that requires dilution and chilling without shaking, stirring is the best method to integrate the flavors.
Can I substitute Ginger Ale with something else in the Après Tennis Bracer?
Yes, you can substitute Ginger Ale with sparkling water or club soda for a less sweet version. If you're looking for something with a bit more flavor, ginger beer is an alternative that adds more spice to the cocktail.
What occasions are best suited for serving the Après Tennis Bracer?
The Après Tennis Bracer, with its refreshing and non-alcoholic nature, is best suited for daytime events, sports gatherings, brunches, or as a revitalizing drink after a tennis match or any physical activity.
How can I customize the Après Tennis Bracer to enhance its flavor?
To customize and enhance the flavor of the Après Tennis Bracer, consider adding a splash of fresh lime or lemon juice for acidity, a few slices of cucumber for freshness, or a sprig of mint for a fragrant touch. These additions can add depth and complexity to the drink.
Upgrade your mixology
Become a member for free taking your cocktail making skills up to level 11. Or become a premium member to rise to cocktail greatness.
- Save your bar forever
- Access to our Cocktail Creator, allowing you to create your own wonderful concoctions.
- Access to Cocktail Colin; ask Cocktail Colin anything on an individual cocktail and he'll give you the answers you need.
- Create personalised cocktail menus for all your events, bars or parties
- Save cocktails to personalised 'Tried' and 'Want to try' lists
- Create and record tasting notes on cocktails
- Create lists of cocktails to share with friends and family
- A personalised MyBar URL, allowing you to share everything you can make with friends
- And much more ... (what to buy next, measurement choices, search personalisation...)
Have you tried our Wordpress Plugin?
Download our plugin and embed cocktail recipes directly onto your own site or blog.
Choose from our whole recipe database, or choose a specific cocktail made with a certain ingredient, and let us place a beautiful recipe on your own site.
Find out moreYou might also like
Discover this rich blend of brandy and red wine.
Sangaree
Brandy, Orange liqueur, Red wine, Orange juice, Lemon juice, Cinnamon syrup, Sugar / simple syrup
Experience this bold mix of tequila and citrus
Mucho Grande
Tequila blanco, Aperol, Amaro, Orange juice, Lemon juice, Caramel syrup, Egg
Explore this nuanced mix of tequila and vermouth
The Real Blood and Sand
Tequila añejo, Cherry liqueur, Red vermouth, Orange juice
Try this tropical mix of coconut and citrus
Caribbean Sex on the Beach
Coconut rum, Vodka, Spiced rum, Orange juice, Cranberry juice, Grenadine
Create a cocktail
Choose a theme and some ingredients, give us some description and we'll create an amazing cocktail for you.
Register as a Premium Make Me a Cocktail community member and get access to an even more powerful creator.
Start creatingBuild your bar
Tell us what you have at home and we’ll find a delicious cocktail for you to make right now.
Register as a Make Me a Cocktail community member and we’ll save your ingredients list so you can come back to it at any time.
Create My Bar
Cocktail Colin
Your cocktail expert
Hi! I'm Cocktail Colin
Ask me anything about this cocktail - how to make it, substitutions, variations, or any other questions!
Become a member to access Cocktail Colin
Become a member (for free) to pick Cocktail Colin's cocktail filled brain on everything on this cocktail, from substitutions, if you can use what you have, to serving suggestions and more.
Become a member
Comments