Cycling road - cocktailsParis Olympics 2024
Cycling road Olympic Corner
Welcome to our dedicated page for cocktails inspired by the exhilarating sport of cycling road racing! Dive deep into the world of competitive cycling while enjoying cocktails crafted by top bartenders who share a passion for both mixology and this high-adrenaline sport.
Here, you'll find fascinating facts about the history and highlights of cycling road in the Olympics, all while discovering refreshing and innovative cocktail recipes. Whether you're a cycling enthusiast or a cocktail lover, this hub is your ultimate destination for blending sport and spirits in perfect harmony.
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Olympic Cycling road facts
First olympic appearance: 1896 (Athens, Greece)
The First Olympic Road Race:
Cycling road made its debut in the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. The event consisted of an 87-kilometer race from Athens to Marathon and back, a route with historical significance as it resurrected ancient Greek sporting tradition.
Cycling road Inspired Cocktails
Gold Medal Pedal Sour
- 50 ml Coconut rum
- 25 ml Lime juice
- 20 ml Honey
Gold Medal Pedal Sour sits firmly in the modern “sour” family: a spirit-forward drink balanced by citrus and a sweetener,...
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
