Athletics - cocktailsParis Olympics 2024
Athletics Olympic Corner
Welcome to our Athletics-themed cocktail hub, where the spirit of the track and field events meet creative mixology. Inspired by the rich history and thrilling competition of Olympic athletics, our selection of cocktails pays homage to the feats of speed, endurance, and strength displayed by athletes over the years.
Here, you will discover unique cocktails crafted by some of the best bartenders around the world, each drink reflecting the essence and excitement of athletics. Whether you're a fan of the marathon, sprint, or decathlon, get ready to celebrate and toast to the champions with these inspired concoctions. Dive into our collection and bring the Olympic spirit to your next gathering!
Did you know?
Olympic Athletics facts
First olympic appearance: 1896 (Athens, Greece)
Record-Breaking Bolt:
Usain Bolt from Jamaica is considered the fastest man on earth, setting world records in the 100m and 200m sprints at the Beijing 2008 and Berlin 2009 World Championships, with times of 9.58 seconds and 19.19 seconds, respectively.
Athletics Inspired Cocktails
The Bolt Lightning
- 50ml White rum
- 120ml Ginger beer
- 15ml Lime juice
- 1 wedge Lime
The Bolt Lightning is a rum-forward highball built for speed and refreshment, sitting in the same easygoing family as other...
Hurdles High Sour
Created by Forest Distillery
- 50ml Earl Grey Forest Gin
- 25ml Lemon juice
- Dash Aromatic bitters
- 25ml Sugar / simple syrup
- 1 egg white Egg
Hurdles High Sour is a modern gin sour that leans into the contemporary love of tea-inflected spirits and silky, citrus-forward...
Olympic Spirit
Created by Forest Distillery
- 60ml Forest London Dry Gin
- 5ml Yellow Chartreuse
- 30ml Red vermouth
Olympic Spirit sits firmly in the gin-and-vermouth, stirred-cocktail tradition, with a small but telling accent of herbal liqueur. You’ll recognise...
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Meet the Bartenders
Behind the Athletics cocktails
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Forest Distillery
From humble beginnings in 2014, when Lindsay and Karl Bond began home distilling with foraged botanicals from Macclesfield Forest, the Forest Distillery has grown to international acclaim. Relocating to the iconic Cat & Fiddle in the Peak District, their gin has won two double-gold medals at the San Francisco Spirit Awards and is now featured in the world’s finest bars and restaurants. Despite this growth, they remain a small, independent distillery, continuing to use traditional methods and locally foraged ingredients to ensure the fresh, natural flavors in every bottle.
