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- 🥇 Cheers to the Summer Olympics: Balanced Cocktails and Mocktails!
🥇 Cheers to the Summer Olympics: Balanced Cocktails and Mocktails!
Celebrate the Olympics with refreshing cocktails, hydrating mocktails, and fun drinking games!
Mixologist Master
July 25, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 1 minute
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Cheers to the Summer Olympics 🥇 |
Hello, cocktail enthusiasts! As the Summer Olympics kick off in Paris, let’s celebrate with a mix of refreshing alcoholic cocktails and delicious mocktails, perfect for both fans and athletes in training. This week, we’re bringing you drinks that are both energizing and delightful, along with fun drinking games to enjoy while you cheer on your favorite athletes. Raise a glass to international sportsmanship and summer fun! |
Trivia Question❓Which country has hosted the Summer Olympics three times? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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The Gold Medal Martini is a luxurious twist on the classic cocktail, created to celebrate the victories and triumphs of athletes during the Summer Olympics. This sophisticated drink combines the smoothness of vodka with the floral sweetness of elderflower liqueur and the crispness of dry vermouth. Garnished with a lemon twist and, for an extra touch of elegance, a sprinkle of edible gold flakes. Did you know that edible gold has been used in culinary traditions for centuries, dating back to ancient Egypt, where it was believed to have divine properties and was consumed to promote health and longevity. Today, edible gold is primarily used as a decorative element in luxury foods and drinks. It is considered safe to eat, as it is biologically inert, meaning it passes through the digestive system without being absorbed. Edible gold adds a touch of opulence and sophistication to any dish or cocktail, making it perfect for celebratory occasions like the Summer Olympics. You can find your own at slofoodgroup.com. |
Olympic Themed Cocktails |
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Get into the Olympic spirit with these refreshing drinks, both with and without alcohol. French 75 (Alcoholic - France) Ingredients: 2 oz gin, 1 oz lemon juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, Champagne, lemon twist for garnish. Instructions: Shake gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a champagne flute and top with Champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist. Lavender Lemonade (Mocktail - France) Ingredients: 1 cup lemonade, 1/2 tsp lavender syrup, soda water, ice, lemon wheel for garnish. Instructions: In a glass filled with ice, combine lemonade and lavender syrup. Top with soda water and garnish with a lemon wheel. Caipirinha (Alcoholic - Brazil) Ingredients: 2 oz cachaça, 1 lime (quartered), 2 tsp sugar, ice. Instructions: Muddle lime and sugar in a glass. Fill the glass with ice and add cachaça. Stir well. Mint Lime Spritzer (Mocktail - Brazil) Ingredients: 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, soda water, mint leaves, ice, lime wheel for garnish. Instructions: In a glass filled with ice, combine lime juice and simple syrup. Top with soda water and garnish with mint leaves and a lime wheel. |
Hydrating Summer Cocktails & Mocktails |
Stay cool and hydrated with these delicious drinks perfect for summer. Cucumber Gin Fizz (Alcoholic) Ingredients: 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, soda water, ice, cucumber slice and mint sprig for garnish. Instructions: In a glass filled with ice, combine gin, lime juice, and simple syrup. Stir gently and top with soda water. Garnish with a cucumber slice and mint sprig. Cucumber Mint Cooler (Mocktail) Ingredients: 2 oz cucumber juice, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1/2 oz simple syrup, soda water, ice, cucumber slice and mint sprig for garnish. Instructions: In a glass filled with ice, combine cucumber juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Stir gently and top with soda water. Garnish with a cucumber slice and mint sprig. 13 more hydrating cocktail recipies can be found at Chilled Magazine. |
Fun Drinking Games: "Olympic Edition" |
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Spice up your Olympic viewing parties with these fun drinking games for both alcoholic drinks and mocktails. Olympic Hydration Bingo: How to Play: Create bingo cards with different Olympic events, athlete actions, or commentator phrases. Mark off squares as you see them, and take a sip of your drink (alcoholic or mocktail) for each completed row. Country Cheers: How to Play: Every time your favorite country wins a medal, or is mentioned in an announcement, take a celebratory sip of your drink. Event Sips: How to Play: Assign a sip rule to different sports (e.g., take a sip every time a gymnast sticks a landing or a swimmer wins by a close margin). Looking for more? Here are 18 fun drinking games you can play anywhere |
As we watch the world's best athletes compete in the Summer Olympics, let's toast to their incredible achievements with these refreshing and balanced cocktails and mocktails. Enjoy the flavors of Paris and beyond while staying hydrated and energized. Cheers to a summer of sportsmanship and delicious drinks! |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: A bit of a trick question this week! There is now a tie for the countries that have hosted the most summer Olympics. It's between the United Kingdom (London hosted in 1908, 1948, 2012), and France (Paris hosted in 1900, 1924, 2024). Read more here. |
Cheers! ~ Andrea |