Surfing - cocktailsParis Olympics 2024
Surfing Olympic Corner
Welcome to our dedicated page for cocktails inspired by the exhilarating sport of surfing, which made its first splash in the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. Here, you'll discover a wave of cocktails crafted by top bartenders, each capturing the essence and adventurous spirit of surfing.
Beyond unique cocktail recipes, explore fascinating facts and the historic significance of surfing within the Olympic realm. Whether you're a surfing enthusiast or a cocktail connoisseur, this hub connects you to creative drink experiences inspired by the dynamic world of surfing.
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Olympic Surfing facts
First olympic appearance: 2020 (Tokyo, Japan)
Iconic Location:
The surfing events during the Tokyo Olympics took place at Tsurigasaki Beach in Chiba, offering some of Japan’s most consistent surfing conditions. This beach is renowned for its beautiful waves and is a favorite among local and international surfers.
Surfing Inspired Cocktails
Parisian Surf Splash
- 60ml Coconut rum
- 30ml Lemon juice
- 15ml Vanilla essence
Parisian Surf Splash sits firmly in the modern, playful tropical-sour camp: a coconut-rum base sharpened with citrus and softened with...
Surfing Soursap
Created by Udara Vidanage
- 50ml White rum
- 30ml Soursap juice
- 5ml Lime juice
- To taste Soda water
- 1 tsp Sugar
- Small handful Mint leaves
Surfing Soursap is a bright, tropical rum cocktail that leans into a long tradition of island-style highballs and sours—spirit, citrus,...
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Explore the 46 unique disciplines of the Paris 2024 Olympics to uncover sport-specific cocktails, intriguing Olympic trivia, the faces behind the cocktails and more.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Meet the Bartenders
Behind the Surfing cocktails
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Udara Vidanage
Head bartender
Veteran bartender and mixologist with 9 years of experience passionate for local ingredients,providing friendly and engaging customers services. Acquired rich knowledge of the beverage world and skilled at quickly and efficiently producing high quantity cocktails.
