Weightlifting - cocktailsParis Olympics 2024
Weightlifting Olympic Corner
Welcome to our Weightlifting-themed cocktail hub! Here, you'll find an array of cocktails inspired by the strength, precision, and history of Olympic weightlifting. Created by talented bartenders who have captured the essence of this dynamic sport, these cocktails promise to be as powerful as the athletes themselves.
Explore our collection to discover unique recipes, learn fascinating facts about the history of weightlifting in the Olympics, and find inspiration for your next signature drink. Whether you're a fan of the sport or simply looking for a new cocktail to add to your repertoire, we've got something special for you.
Did you know?
Olympic Weightlifting facts
First olympic appearance: 1896 (Athens, Greece)
Inclusion of Women:
Women’s weightlifting was included for the first time in the Olympic Games in 2000, held in Sydney, Australia. This marked a significant step towards gender equality in the sport, allowing female athletes to showcase their strength on the world stage.
Weightlifting Inspired Cocktails
Barbell Bellini
- 50 ml Tequila blanco
- 30 ml Coffee liqueur
- 15 ml Rosemary syrup
- 1 Egg White Egg
- 2 small pieces Pineapple
- 10 ml Sugar
Barbell Bellini is a tequila-forward, modern riff that borrows the “Bellini” name more for its celebratory, fruit-led vibe than for...
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Trending Olympic Cocktails
Our current trending Olympic-inspired cocktails are the talk of the town. These popular recipes capture the spirit of the games and are perfect for any celebration. Dive into the cocktails below to see what's currently trending.
Hurdles High Sour
AthleticsHurdles High Sour is a modern gin sour that leans into the contemporary love of tea-inflected spirits and silky, citrus-forward...
Created by Forest Distillery
Olympic Spirit
AthleticsOlympic Spirit sits firmly in the gin-and-vermouth, stirred-cocktail tradition, with a small but telling accent of herbal liqueur. You’ll recognise...
Created by Forest Distillery
Long Distance Reviver
Marathon swimmingLong Distance Reviver sits in that modern highball space where a classic base spirit meets a bold liqueur and a...
Created by Double Dutch Drinks
Going for Gold
Modern pentathlonGoing for Gold sits firmly in the rum-and-ginger highball family, built for easy drinking with a tropical lean. You’ll recognise...
Created by Double Dutch Drinks
The Road to Rouen
TriathlonThe Road to Rouen is a tall, Normandy-leaning highball that puts Calvados front and centre, then lifts it with a...
Created by Double Dutch Drinks
Passion to Win
Rythmic gymnasticsPassion to Win is a bright, modern spritz-style highball that leans into Aperol’s bittersweet aperitivo character and lifts it with...
Created by Double Dutch Drinks
The Tennis Cup
TennisThe Tennis Cup is a tall, easy-drinking gin-based highball that leans into the “cup” style of mixed drinks—lightly fortified, gently...
Created by Sam Patel
Plain Sailing
SailingPlain Sailing is a bright, modern gin highball that keeps things deliberately simple: a clean base spirit, a single bold...
Created by Double Dutch Drinks
Gooseberry and Elderflower French 75
RowingGooseberry and Elderflower French 75 is a bright, fruit-led twist on the French 75 template: gin lengthened with sparkling wine...
Created by Jamie Zalinski
