Can you believe the 2024 Olympic Games will soon end? We’re still glued to our televisions, hosting watch parties with family, friends and fellow sports enthusiasts in anticipation to see who will take home these last few medals.
So far, we’ve seen Team USA take gold in women’s gymnastics team and individual events. There have been astonishing photo finishes on the track, first-time Black athletes won gold in their respective sport and buzzer beaters in overtime. Honestly, there’s been so many exciting moments in the 2024 Olympics that we can’t name them all.
But we can toast to them! With a few days of competition left, and plenty of hardware still to be earned the closing ceremony is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the majesty of this year’s games.
Below, we’ve curated this roundup of the perfect Olympic-themed cocktails to close out your Paris 2024 Olympic Games viewing parties.
Versailles Garden
Image: Courtesy of Nolet’s dry gin.
Paying homage to the Olympics’ iconic French location, this gorgeous gin-based drink is the perfect nod to the host destination.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz NOLET’S Silver Gin
- 0.25 oz Crème de Violette
- 0.25 oz Lavender Syrup
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- Champagne or Sparkling Wine
- Sprig of Lavender and/or Edible Flowers
How to Make:
Shake all ingredients (except Champagne) with ice until well chilled. Strain into a Coupe, top with Champagne and garnish with a lavender sprig or edible flowers.
Celebration Punch
Image: Courtesy of Milagro Tequila.
Whether you’re watching the Summer Games by yourself or with friends, we guarantee this drink will come in handy when your favorite athlete takes the podium.
Ingredients:
- 6 Parts Milagro Silver
- 12 Parts Guava Nectar (Pink)
- 1 Part Ginger Simple Syrup
- 3 Parts Lime Juice
- Top With Club Soda (Top Chico) Or Prosecco
- Lime Wheels
- Candied ginger
- White edible flowers for garnish
How to Make:
Pour all ingredients over a block of ice into a punch bowl and mix. Top with soda or Prosecco. Garnish with lime wheels, candied ginger and white edible flowers (optional).
Grand & Gold
Image: Courtesy of Grand Marnier.
No matter who you’re rooting for, you hope the athlete takes gold in their respective sport and event. This Grand Mariner-based cocktail gets it and allows you to taste your own piece of gold in the process.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 parts of Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge (a unique blend of fine cognac and orange liqueur)
- 3.5 parts Ginger Beer (or Dry Ginger Ale)
- Squeeze of Lime
How to Make:
Pour all ingredients into a Collins glass, add ice and stir.
Snoop’s Smoking Strawberry Margarita
Image: Courtesy of 19 Crimes.
The official hype man for Team USA at this year’s games, it’s only right that we include one of Snoop Dogg’s refreshing canned Cali Cocktails by 19 Crimes in the mix. This strawberry margarita is clutch as all you have to do is pop the top and enjoy.
Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony live on Sunday, August 11, at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
