Sailing - cocktailsParis Olympics 2024
Sailing Olympic Corner
Sailing, with its elegant mix of strategy, skill, and natural elements, has been a beloved Olympic sport since its debut in 1900 at the Paris Games. This timeless sport has inspired countless enthusiasts and continues to be a favorite in the athletic world. Whether navigating the open seas or cheering from the shore, sailing captures the adventurous spirit like no other.
Welcome to our dedicated Sailing Cocktails hub, where the passion of the seas meets the art of cocktail making. Discover unique cocktail recipes inspired by the exhilarating world of Olympic sailing. This hub features innovative drinks crafted by top bartenders, facts about the sport's storied Olympic history, and much more. Dive in and explore cocktails that channel the essence of this historic and thrilling maritime sport!
Did you know?
Olympic Sailing facts
First olympic appearance: 1900 (Paris, France)
Olympic Comeback:
Interestingly, sailing was dropped from the 1904 Olympics but made a robust return in the 1908 Games held in London. Since then, it has been a consistent part of the Olympic program.
Sailing Inspired Cocktails
Plain Sailing
Created by Double Dutch Drinks
- 50ml Dry gin
- 150ml Double Dutch Pink Grapefruit Soda
- 2 drops Saline solution
Plain Sailing is a bright, modern gin highball that keeps things deliberately simple: a clean base spirit, a single bold...
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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.
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
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
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 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
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
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
Meet the Bartenders
Behind the Sailing 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.
