Wrestling - cocktailsParis Olympics 2024
Wrestling Olympic Corner
Welcome to our dedicated page on wrestling-inspired cocktails, celebrating the rich history and intense excitement of this ancient sport. Wrestling has captivated audiences from its first modern Olympic appearance in Athens, Greece in 1896, to its evolution across the decades, including the important inclusion of women's wrestling in 2004.
Here, you’ll discover a unique collection of cocktails crafted by expert bartenders, each drink inspired by the competitive spirit and traditions of Olympic wrestling. Dive into a world of flavors that pay homage to the wrestling mat, from Greco-Roman grips to freestyle flair. Enjoy the stories, the facts, and most importantly, the cocktails that celebrate this timeless sport.
Did you know?
Olympic Wrestling facts
First olympic appearance: 1896 (Athens, Greece)
Two Wrestling Styles:
There are two styles of wrestling in the Olympics: Greco-Roman and Freestyle. Greco-Roman wrestling prohibits holds below the waist, focusing on upper-body strength, while freestyle wrestling allows the usage of legs in both offense and defense.
Wrestling Inspired Cocktails
Victory Smash
- 1 whole Lime
- 30 ml Lime
- 60 ml Pineapple Juice
- 30 ml Spiced rum
- 30 ml Coconut rum
- 20 ml Sugar Syrup
- 6 leaves Mint Leaves
- 1 tsp Sugar
- pinch Salt
The Victory Smash is a refreshing, vibrant cocktail inspired by the thrill of winning a major sporting event. This drink...
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Trending Olympic Cocktails
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Olympic Spirit
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Created by Forest Distillery
Plain Sailing
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Created by Double Dutch Drinks
Long Distance Reviver
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The Road to Rouen
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Created by Double Dutch Drinks
Passion to Win
Rythmic gymnasticsThe Passion to Win cocktail combines the bitter-sweet and herbal complexity of Aperol with the tropical brightness of passion fruit...
Created by Double Dutch Drinks
Gooseberry and Elderflower French 75
RowingIntroducing the Gooseberry and Elderflower French 75, a cocktail that strikes a perfect balance of tart and sweet. The elderflower...
Created by Jamie Zalinski
Hurdles High Sour
AthleticsA sophisticated cocktail that marries the botanical elegance of Earl Grey Forest Gin from Cheshire’s Forest Distillery with the zesty...
Created by Forest Distillery
Going for Gold
Modern pentathlonThe Going For Gold cocktail combines the rich and sweet depth of golden rum with the tropical sweetness of pineapple...
Created by Double Dutch Drinks
The Tennis Cup
TennisInspired for sitting in the sun and just watching a great game of tennis.
Created by Sam Patel
