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)
Historical Roots:
Wrestling is one of the oldest sports in the Olympic Games, making its first modern appearance in Athens, Greece in 1896. However, its roots trace back to the ancient Olympics, which featured wrestling as a core competition.
Wrestling Inspired Cocktails
Victory Smash
- 30 ml Spiced rum
- 30 ml Coconut rum
- 30 ml Lime juice
- 60 ml Pineapple juice
- 20 ml Sugar / simple syrup
- 1 whole Lime
- 6 leaves Mint leaves
- 1 tsp Sugar
- pinch Salt
Victory Smash is a rum-forward, tropical-leaning smash that blends spiced and coconut rum with bright citrus and juicy fruit. It...
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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.
Gooseberry and Elderflower French 75
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Created by Jamie Zalinski
Hurdles High Sour
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Created by Forest Distillery
The Road to Rouen
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Created by Double Dutch Drinks
Long Distance Reviver
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Created by Double Dutch Drinks
Passion to Win
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Created by Double Dutch Drinks
The Tennis Cup
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Created by Sam Patel
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
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
