Tennis inspired party drinks and snacks

Hosting Tips
Author: The Bar Team
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Hosting a tennis watching party for friends (or just for yourself)? Serve it up in style with the perfect cocktail, like the Pimm’s Cup, or a Honey Melon Fizz. Also, pick barware and decorations to set up a Slam-worthy gathering.

Anyone for tennis? Tennis tournaments are synonymous with summer – crisp whites, refreshing beverages and, very likely, unexpected rainstorms.

But nothing will dampen your tennis-watching party when you’ve got a delicious serving of cocktails and canapés.

While tennis champions like Emma Raducanu and Novak Djokovic demonstrate their finest serves on the courts, you can showcase your best serves when it comes to drinks and snacks for the perfect home viewing experience. We’ve got you covered to make sure it’s a grand slam.

Pimm's – the classic Wimbledon cocktail

It goes without saying that Pimm’s is the signature British summer drink. It’s fruity, refreshing-tasting, full of tradition and it’s oh-so British.

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A pitcher and two glasses of Pimm’s cocktail with fruit and mint on a marble table, near tennis balls, utensils, and a reserved sign, with a plant and white brick wall in the background.
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The Vodka Martini

A pairing smoother than the lawn on Center Court! The Vodka Martini embodies the timeless elegance and refinement that resonates with the elevated atmosphere of tennis. Cîroc adds a touch of luxury to your Wimbledon gathering while paying homage to the refined traditions associated with the tournament.

Top tip: for a ‘match’ made in heaven (yes, that’s a tennis pun), the citrusy notes of this signature cocktail will go perfectly with other sophisticated flavors including smoked salmon and fluffy blinis.

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Bramble

Blackberries grow wild in the summer, and for many, the sweet fruit is evocative of lazy, hazy summer days – be it eaten from the branch or made into a jam.

Make a bramble with Crown Royal Blackberry, perfect for a riff of the summery drink. A well-balanced mix of whisky, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and blackberry flavors, as a great tip, this is a perfect afternoon cocktail to serve alongside sweet treats and sandwiches.

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A tall glass of pink cocktail with ice and a grapefruit slice garnish sits beside a bottle of Casamigos Tequila Blanco and a halved grapefruit.

Paloma

For flavors with a bit more kick, try a classic Paloma. It’s the right blend between tart and a treat.

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Honey Melon Fizz

Combine CÎROC Honey Melon, lemonade and club soda in a highball glass filled with ice. Add a splash of cranberry juice. Stir and garnish with mint & a lemon wheel.

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A bottle of Cîroc Honey Melon vodka, a cocktail with lemon and mint, and a tennis racket on a tennis court with a person in striped socks standing behind the net.
A round charcuterie board with assorted cheeses, cured meats, crackers, grapes, strawberries, jam, nuts, and red pepper slices arranged neatly.

Snacks

All these crisp, summer cocktails go perfectly with dishes primed for the sunshine and a lazy afternoon watching people work up a sweat.

Strawberries and Cream – no need to overcomplicate it, it’s a tennis-watching staple for a reason! Serve plump strawberries with whipped cream or a dollop of clotted cream.

Sandwiches and light snacks are perfect for the occasion. Light, moreish, and easy to whip up. Stick with some of the refined classics, including  smoked fish, quiches, cheese platters, charcuterie and scones for a perfect spread.

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