If you’d rather be in Paris watching the Olympic Games than on your couch catching replays, pretend you’re there with a chic French cocktail or mocktail. These gold-medal cocktails star French spirits like cognac, champagne and Chambord. You’ll feel like you’re on the streets of Paris cheering on the best-of-the-best athletes from around the world as they compete for a spot on the podium. Santé! (That’s like “cheers” in French — it means “to your health.”)
Champagne Jello Shots
Glitzy and glamorous, these Champagne Jello Shots, made with sparkling wine and topped with gold edible sprinkle stars, are a festive treat to enjoy at your Olympics watch parties as you hope for gold medal wins.
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Chambord Moscow Mule
The Raspberry Moscow Mule, made with raspberry liqueur, vodka, ginger beer, and lime, is a dreamy pink cocktail perfect for Olympic viewing parties. It stars Chambord, France’s signature black raspberry liqueur.
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Pink Champagne Cocktail
The perfect Pink Champagne Cocktail — made with French sparkling rosé wine, vodka and bitters — is a dazzling drink to toast any Olympic sport.
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Red, White and Blue Jello Shots
Brighten your Olympic games watch parties with a tray of Red, White & Blue Jello Shots, the colors of the French flag and Team USA. These tri-colored treats can be made boozy for the 21+ or you can make them non-alcoholic if you prefer.
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French Blonde Cocktail
Bittersweet, light and refreshing, the French Blonde is a floral, grapefruit cocktail with three French spirits: gin, Lillet Blanc and St-Germain elderflower liqueur. It’s worth shake, shake, shaking up. (It’s supposedly Taylor Swift’s favorite, too, and she knows a thing or two about cheering on athletes.)
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French Soda
The creamy and bubbly French Soda, made with flavored syrups, carbonated water and cream, is a refreshing choice to cool off this summer while watching the Olympics. With no alcohol, it’s a great mocktail and one the kids can enjoy too.
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French 75
The French 75 cocktail, a classic blend of gin, champagne, and lemon juice, is a classic for any celebration, especially while cheering on your favorite Olympic athletes.
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Boulevardier Cocktail
The bold, sophisticated flavors of the Boulevardier Cocktail make it a perfect choice for Olympic watch parties, transporting you to Paris (where it was invented) with each and every sip.
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French Martini
Toast to the Games with a French Martini, made with Chambord, a sweet raspberry liqueur from France. It also features vodka and tangy pineapple juice, with a fluffy foam layer on top as a result of Olympic-level cocktail shaking.
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Rosé Wine Spritzer
The light and sweet Rosé Wine Spritzer is a refreshing choice for any summer gatherings. With French rosé wine, it’s even more ideal for enjoying the summer Olympics.
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French Gimlets
Made with gin, French elderflower liqueur and lime juice, the sweet-tart and floral French Gimlets offer a luxurious sip while you take in your favorite Olympic events.
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Lillet Spritz
Featuring honey, mint and lemon notes, the bubbly and bright Lillet Spritz features French apéritif Lillet Blanc and champagne to make a delightful summer cocktail for the Olympics.
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Brandy Alexander
With just three ingredients, the classy Brandy Alexander cocktail is like a boozy milkshake crossed with a chocolate martini. It’s a timeless and delightful French dessert drink for sipping as you catch Olympic replays after dinner.
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French Press Coffee
Some of the best events happen across time zones, before you normally wake up. If you can’t wait for the replay, you’re going to need a good cup of French Press coffee on those early mornings. This delicious full-bodied brew is the perfect way to slow down and enjoy your coffee every morning.
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Elderflower French 75
The Elderflower French 75, a floral twist on the classic champagne cocktail with lemon, gin and St-Germain elderflower liqueur, is the perfect summer cocktail for toasting Olympic victories.
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French 95: Bourbon Champagne Cocktail
A spin on the French 75, this whiskey champagne cocktail combines bourbon whiskey, sparkling wine, orange and bitters. It’s a glitzy choice for watching Olympic athletes win glistening medals.
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Lemon Champagne Punch
Make a big batch of Lemon Champagne Punch for your Olympic viewing parties. With a lovely lemon flavor and signature French bubbles, everyone will be cheering with delight.
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French Mule
The French Mule is a spin on the Moscow Mule made with French cognac (or brandy) plus spicy ginger beer and zesty lime juice. This cocktail with layers of flavor is perfect for francophiles wishing they were at the Olympics.
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More Olympic Cocktails
Need more ideas? These Olympics cocktails are a great way to celebrate the winning countries and enjoy drinks from cuisines around the world.
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