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Marathon swimming Olympic Corner
Welcome to our dedicated page on Marathon swimming inspired cocktails! This page is your ultimate destination for a refreshing dive into the world of Marathon swimming and the creative cocktails inspired by this enduring Olympic sport. Marathon swimming, first introduced at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, challenges the limits of athletes over a demanding 10-kilometer open water course, making it a thrilling event to watch and draw inspiration from for our cocktail creations.
Here, you'll discover fascinating facts about the sport, cocktails inspired by the endurance and intensity of Marathon swimming, and stories from top bartenders who have crafted unique drinks celebrating this remarkable discipline. Whether you're a swimming enthusiast or just love a well-crafted cocktail, dive in and explore the blend of sport and mixology we have to offer!
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Olympic Marathon swimming facts
First olympic appearance: 2008 (Beijing, China)
Olympic Debut:
Marathon swimming made its Olympic debut at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, adding a new level of endurance swimming to the Games. The event was included to highlight long-distance open-water swimming.
Marathon swimming Inspired Cocktails
Long Distance Reviver
Created by Double Dutch Drinks
- 25ml Dry gin
- 25ml Coffee liqueur
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- 150ml Double Dutch Cranberry & Ginger Tonic
Long Distance Reviver sits in that modern highball space where a classic base spirit meets a bold liqueur and a...
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Meet the Bartenders
Behind the Marathon swimming cocktails
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Double Dutch Drinks
Raissa and Joyce de Haas, founders of Double Dutch, grew up in the Netherlands and transformed their passion for vibrant drinks into a business. They developed unique mixers like Cucumber & Watermelon and Pomegranate & Basil, quickly gaining popularity. Their entrepreneurship thesis became the blueprint for Double Dutch, a brand known for creativity, energy, and sustainability.
