Rio 2016: 4 Olympic-Inspired Cocktails To Enjoy The Closing Ceremony [RECIPES]

The Rio Olympics 2016 have proven to be an incredible celebration of how amazing the human body is. We’ve seen athletes pushing the envelope and impressing not only us, but also themselves in their disciplines, going the extra mile and accomplishing never-before-seen triumphs, breaking world records, and also showing true sportsmanship by putting the needs of others ahead of their personal medals.

Now the festivities are coming to an end, but not before we bid them farewell with amazing cocktails inspired by the Olympics and curated by William Grant & Sons. You can throw a party to watch the closing ceremony and impress your guests with these savory drinks. Here are 4 cocktail recipes to win Gold at the “Hostess with the mostess” or “Host with the most” competition.

The Opening Ceremony

Created by Flor de Caña Rum

Ingredients:

2 parts Flor de Caña 7

¾ parts lime juice

½ part simple syrup

Method: Shake & strain into a martini glass.

Olympians Medallion

Created by Milagro Brand Ambassador Jaime Salas

Ingredients:

1.5 parts Milagro Silver

0.75 parts White peach syrup

.75 parts Fresh Lemon Juice

2 parts Blonde Beer

Garnish: Lemon Wheel

Glass: Collins

Method: Combine tequila, peach syrup and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker and add ice. Shake and strain over fresh ice in a tall (Collins) glass. Top with a Blonde Ale. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

Solerno Team Spirit

Created by Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur

Ingredients:

1 ½ parts Solerno

2 dashes of orange bitters

1 part freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice

Topped with 2 parts of sparkling water

Method: Build in a stemless wine glass filled with ice, stir well and garnish with a blood orange slice and sprig of rosemary.

The Finish Line Gimlet

Created by Hendrick’s Gin Ambassador Mark Stoddard

Ingredients:

1.5 parts Hendrick’s

0.75 parts Ancho Reyes

0.75 parts fresh lime juice

0.75 parts simple syrup

1 slice jalapeño (muddled)

1 slice cucumber (muddled)

Method: In a mixing glass, muddle jalapeño and add remaining ingredients with ice. Shake and strain into an iced double rocks glass. Garnish with cucumber wheel & jalapeño wheel.