Swimming - cocktailsParis Olympics 2024
Swimming Olympic Corner
Welcome to our dedicated page for Olympic Swimming-inspired cocktails! Dive into the world of aquatic excellence while savoring drinks that bring the spirit of competitive swimming to your glass. Our collection pays homage to the thrilling sport of swimming, a staple in the Olympic Games since 1896 in Athens, Greece.
Here you'll find unique cocktail recipes created by expert bartenders, each inspired by the speed, grace, and endurance of Olympic swimmers. Get ready to explore refreshing and invigorating beverages that will make a splash at any gathering. Cheers to enjoying the essence of Olympic Swimming, one cocktail at a time!
Did you know?
Olympic Swimming facts
First olympic appearance: 1896 (Athens, Greece)
First Women's Swimming Events:
Women's swimming events were introduced in the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, marking a significant milestone in the history of the sport and gender equality in the Games.
Swimming Inspired Cocktails
The Phelps Splash
- 40 ml Vodka
- 30 ml Blue curaçao
- 100 ml Soda water
The Phelps Splash is a bright, easy-drinking vodka highball that leans into a modern, party-ready “blue” cocktail style. Rather than...
Swimming Feeling Good Cocktail
Created by Udara Vidanage
- 45ml Whiskey
- 25ml Grapefruit juice
- 25ml Lemon juice
- 10ml Passion fruit syrup
- 10ml Vanilla syrup
The Swimming Feeling Good Cocktail sits firmly in the modern whiskey-sour family: a spirit-forward base brightened with citrus and softened...
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Swimming 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.
