Judo - cocktailsParis Olympics 2024
Judo Olympic Corner
Welcome to our unique hub where the spirit of judo meets the art of mixology! Whether you're a judo enthusiast or a cocktail aficionado, you've come to the right place. Established in 1964 when judo made its first Olympic appearance in Tokyo, Japan, this platform combines the stories and traditions of judo with the creativity of cocktail crafting.
Here you will find an array of cocktails inspired by the discipline and culture of judo, each crafted by renowned bartenders. Explore interesting facts about judo's Olympic journey and dive into our curated cocktail recipes to get a taste of this iconic martial art. Cheers to the perfect blend of sport and spirits!
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Olympic Judo facts
First olympic appearance: 1964 (Tokyo, Japan)
Men's and Women's Competition Inclusion:
While men's judo competitions were introduced in 1964, women's judo took a longer route to the limelight. Women's judo made its first appearance as a demonstration sport in the 1988 Seoul Olympics and became an official medal event in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
Judo Inspired Cocktails
Judoka Fizz 2024
- 45ml Coconut rum
- top up Champagne / prosecco
- 15ml Lime juice
- 15ml Sugar / simple syrup
Judoka Fizz 2024 sits in the bright, modern “fizz” family: a spirit base lengthened with sparkling wine for a light,...
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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