As the mercury rises and the summer sports season heats up, there's nothing better than enjoying a refreshing cocktail while watching your favorite teams in action. At Chorny Wtornik Sports Bar, we pride ourselves on offering more than just the standard pub fare. Our mixologists have crafted a special summer cocktail menu that perfectly complements those long afternoons and evenings of sporting excitement.

Here are five of our favorite summer cocktails that you can enjoy at the bar or even try making at home for your own sports viewing parties:

1. The Extra Time

Named after those nail-biting moments when a match goes beyond regulation time, this cocktail is designed to keep you cool under pressure.

Ingredients:

  • 50ml London dry gin
  • 25ml elderflower liqueur
  • 15ml fresh lime juice
  • Cucumber slices
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Soda water
  • Ice cubes

Method:

Muddle cucumber slices and mint leaves in a shaker. Add gin, elderflower liqueur, lime juice, and ice. Shake vigorously until well-chilled. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Top with soda water and garnish with a cucumber slice and mint sprig.

This cocktail is particularly popular during tennis matches, with its refreshing cucumber notes making it the perfect companion for a Wimbledon afternoon.

2. The Striker's Punch

A fruity, tropical concoction with a kick – just like a forward making a decisive run into the box.

Ingredients:

  • 40ml white rum
  • 20ml dark rum
  • 30ml passion fruit purée
  • 20ml pineapple juice
  • 15ml fresh lime juice
  • 10ml grenadine
  • Pineapple wedge and cherry for garnish
  • Crushed ice

Method:

Combine all ingredients except dark rum in a shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled. Fill a hurricane glass with crushed ice and strain the mixture into it. Float the dark rum on top by pouring it slowly over the back of a spoon. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and cherry.

The Striker's Punch is our most ordered cocktail during international football tournaments, with its tropical flavors evoking the carnival atmosphere of global competition.

3. The Photo Finish

A sophisticated sipper for those edge-of-your-seat moments when victory is determined by the smallest of margins.

Ingredients:

  • 45ml bourbon whiskey
  • 15ml peach liqueur
  • 2 dashes of orange bitters
  • 10ml honey syrup (equal parts honey and hot water, cooled)
  • Lemon twist for garnish
  • Large ice cube

Method:

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 30 seconds until well-chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Express the oils from a lemon twist over the drink and use as garnish.

The Photo Finish is particularly appropriate for horse racing events like the Grand National or Royal Ascot, where the bourbon provides a nod to American classics like the Kentucky Derby.

4. The Team Spirit

A vibrant, shareable pitcher that's perfect for groups watching the big match together.

Ingredients (serves 4):

  • 200ml vodka
  • 100ml blue curaçao
  • 100ml white peach purée
  • 60ml lemon juice
  • 30ml simple syrup
  • Soda water
  • Fresh berries and lemon wheels for garnish
  • Ice cubes

Method:

In a large pitcher, combine vodka, blue curaçao, peach purée, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir well. Add ice and top with soda water. Garnish with fresh berries and lemon wheels. Serve in tall glasses with additional ice.

The striking blue color of this cocktail means it's often customized with different liqueurs to match team colors – we've done everything from red for Manchester United to claret and blue for West Ham!

5. The Champion's Spritz

A light, effervescent celebration in a glass – perfect for toasting victory or commiserating defeat.

Ingredients:

  • 40ml Aperol
  • 20ml elderflower cordial
  • 100ml prosecco
  • Splash of soda water
  • Orange slice and fresh thyme for garnish
  • Ice cubes

Method:

Fill a wine glass with ice cubes. Pour in the Aperol and elderflower cordial. Add prosecco and a splash of soda water. Gently stir to combine. Garnish with an orange slice and a sprig of fresh thyme.

This refined twist on the classic Aperol Spritz is our go-to recommendation for tennis and cricket fans, with its sophistication matching the traditional elegance of these summer sports.

Visit Us This Summer

Our full summer cocktail menu features these favorites plus many more seasonal specials, all crafted to enhance your sports viewing experience. Our mixologists are always happy to customize drinks to your preferences or create something unique based on your favorite team's colors.

With multiple screens showing all the summer sporting action – from the cricket and tennis to international football and more – Chorny Wtornik Sports Bar is the perfect place to enjoy a premium cocktail while soaking up the atmosphere of live sport in comfortable surroundings.

Stop by this weekend to try one of these refreshing creations, or book a table for upcoming events by contacting us at +44 20 1234 5678 or via the reservation form on our website. Cheers to a summer of great sport and even better drinks!