Cycling track - cocktailsParis Olympics 2024
Cycling track Olympic Corner
Welcome to our unique hub for Cycling Track-inspired cocktails! Whether you're an ardent fan of the intense, high-speed world of Olympic cycling or simply enjoy trying new, themed beverages, you're in the right place.
On this page, you'll discover a range of cocktails curated by renowned bartenders, each inspired by the thrilling discipline of Cycling Track. With rich history dating back to its first appearance in the 1896 Athens Olympics, we'll explore interesting facts and offer you the best drink recipes to celebrate this exhilarating sport. Cheers to speed, precision, and craft cocktails!
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Olympic Cycling track facts
First olympic appearance: 1896 (Athens, Greece)
Fast Forward to Gold:
Chris Hoy, a British cyclist, earned a remarkable six gold medals in cycling track events across three Olympics (2004, 2008, and 2012). His success elevated the sport's profile and inspired many aspiring cyclists.
Cycling track Inspired Cocktails
The Victory Smash
- 50 ml Coconut rum
- 30 ml Lime juice
- 15 ml Sugar / simple syrup
- Top up Lemonade
- 6 leaves Mint leaves
The Victory Smash sits in the modern “smash” family: a bright, mint-lifted long drink that leans on fresh citrus and...
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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
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
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
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
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