Waterpolo - cocktailsParis Olympics 2024
Waterpolo Olympic Corner
Dive into our exciting collection of water polo-inspired cocktails! Paying homage to the rigorous and thrilling sport first introduced in the 1900 Olympics in Paris, France, our expertly crafted beverages bring a splash of aquatic fun right to your glass. Each cocktail on this page has been curated with the same vigor and precision that professional water polo players bring to the pool.
Find out more about the history and interesting facts of water polo while sipping on drinks inspired by this classic sport. Whether you're looking for unique cocktail recipes or simply want to explore the sport's Olympic journey, you've come to the right place. Our experienced bartenders have created a suite of drinks that encapsulate the spirit and energy of water polo, making them perfect for any sporting event or casual get-together.
Did you know?
Olympic Waterpolo facts
First olympic appearance: 1900 (Paris, France)
Rule Adaptations for Fair Play:
Over the years, the rules of water polo have seen considerable adaptations to ensure fair play and excitement. For instance, the introduction of the shot clock in 1949 added a strategic layer by limiting the time a team has to take a shot, thus enhancing the game's pace and dynamism.
Waterpolo Inspired Cocktails
Blue Splash '24
- 40 ml Aftershock (Blue)
- 20 ml Blue curaçao
- 60 ml Orange juice
- 40 ml Pineapple juice
- 10 ml Lime juice
- 10 ml Sugar / simple syrup
Blue Splash '24 is a bright, party-leaning citrus cocktail that sits somewhere between a fruit-forward sour and a tropical cooler,...
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
