The 15 Best Golf Course Cocktails

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The 15 Best Golf Course Cocktails

What makes a nice round of golf even better? A delicious cocktail (or two)  to go with it. A good cocktail can help you relax on the course and maybe even allow you to lock into your game. In this article, we’ve put together the 15 best golf course cocktails. 

1. The Arnold Palmer

Let’s start with a classic: the Arnold Palmer. This refreshing beverage is a mix of half iced tea and half lemonade, with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Named after the legendary golfer, this drink is perfect for a hot day on the course. It’s refreshing, light, and just sweet enough to keep you going through 18 holes.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup unsweetened iced tea

1/2 cup lemonade

Ice

How to Make:

  1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
  2. Pour 1/2 cup of unsweetened iced tea into the glass.
  3. Add 1/2 cup of lemonade to the glass.
  4. Stir well to combine.
  5. Garnish with a lemon slice, if desired.

2. Gin and Tonic

If you’re looking for a classic cocktail with a bit more of a kick, try a gin and tonic. This drink is made with gin, tonic water, and a slice of lime. It’s crisp, clean, and perfect for a round of golf. The tonic water will help keep you hydrated, while the gin will give you a nice buzz to help you stay focused.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin
  • Tonic water
  • Lime wedge for garnish

How to Make:

  1. Pour gin into a glass filled with ice.
  2. Top with tonic water.
  3. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.

3. Margarita

The margarita is a classic cocktail that’s perfect for a hot day on the golf course. Made with tequila, lime juice, and a splash of triple sec, this drink is both refreshing and delicious. If you’re feeling adventurous, try a spicy margarita with jalapeño-infused tequila.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • Salt for rimming
  • Lime wedge for garnish

How to Make

  1. Rim a glass with salt.
  2. Combine tequila, lime juice, and triple sec in a shaker with ice.
  3. Shake well and strain into the salt-rimmed glass.
  4. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.

4. Bloody Mary

If you’re looking for a morning cocktail to help you wake up and get going, try a Bloody Mary. Made with vodka, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, and spices, this drink is both spicy and savory. It’s the perfect drink to enjoy before your round of golf.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz vodka
  • 3 oz tomato juice
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 dash hot sauce
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Celery stalk for garnish

How to Make: 

  1. Combine vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
  3. Garnish with celery stalk and serve.

5. Moscow Mule

The Moscow Mule is a classic cocktail made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice. It’s a refreshing drink that’s perfect for a hot day on the golf course. Add some extra sprigs of mint for added freshness. 

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1/2 oz lime juice
  • 4-6 oz ginger beer
  • Ice
  • Lime wedges, for garnish

How to Make:

  • Fill a copper mug or highball glass with ice.
  • Add 2 oz of vodka and 1/2 oz of lime juice to the glass.
  • Top with 4-6 oz of ginger beer.
  • Stir well to combine.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge.

6. Whiskey Sour

Made with whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup, the whiskey sour is both refreshing and delicious. The lemon juice will give the drink a nice tangy flavor, while the whiskey will help you relax and enjoy your round of golf.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz whiskey
  • 3/4 oz lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • Cherry and/or orange slice for garnish

How to Make:

  1. Combine whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
  3. Garnish with a cherry and/or orange slice and serve.

7. Mojito

The mojito is a classic Cuban cocktail made with rum, mint, lime juice, and simple syrup. One of the freshest-tasting drinks on this list, it’s ideal for hot days out on the course (espeically if your game is starting to slack).

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz white rum
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • Club soda
  • Mint leaves
  • Lime wedge for garnish

How to Make:

  1. Muddle mint leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup in a glass.
  1. Add rum and stir well.
  2. Fill glass with ice and top with club soda.
  3. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.

8. Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail made with whiskey, sugar, bitters, and a slice of orange. It’s a strong drink that’s perfect for sipping on the golf course. A great drink to feel classy and get closer to the roots of the old fashioned game of golf. 

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 1 sugar cube
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Orange slice and/or cherry for garnish

How to Make:

  1. Place sugar cube in a glass and add bitters.
  2. Muddle until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Add whiskey and stir well.
  4. Fill glass with ice and garnish with an orange slice and/or cherry.

9. Aperol Spritz

The Aperol Spritz is a classic Italian cocktail made with Aperol, Prosecco, and soda water. Classy, flavorful with just the right kick. 

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz Prosecco
  • 2 oz Aperol
  • 1 oz soda water
  • Ice
  • Orange slice, for garnish

How to Make:

  1. Fill a wine glass with ice.
  2. Add 3 oz of Prosecco to the glass.
  3. Add 2 oz of Aperol to the glass.
  4. Top with 1 oz of soda water.
  5. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Garnish with an orange slice.

10. Tom Collins

The Tom Collins is a classic cocktail made with gin, lemon juice,simple syrup, and soda water. A well-known drink that fits beautifully into the backdrop of an 18-hole match. 

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup

Club soda

Ice

Lemon slice, for garnish

How to Make:

  1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
  2. In a shaker, combine 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of lemon juice, and 1/2 oz of simple syrup.
  3. Shake well and strain into the glass filled with ice.
  4. Top with club soda.
  5. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Garnish with a lemon slice.

11. Pimm’s Cup

The Pimm’s Cup is a classic English cocktail made with Pimm’s No. 1, lemonade, and a variety of fruits and vegetables, such as cucumber, strawberries, and mint. Just looking at the ingredients you can tell this is a heavenly drink out on the links. 

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Pimm’s No. 1
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice
  • Ginger ale
  • Cucumber slices
  • Strawberries
  • Mint leaves
  • Ice

How to Make:

  1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
  2. Add 2 oz of Pimm’s No. 1 and 1/2 oz of lemon juice to the glass.
  3. Top with ginger ale.
  4. Add a few slices of cucumber and strawberries to the glass.
  5. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Garnish with a few mint leaves.

12. French 75

The French 75 is a classic cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and Champagne. Light and fizzy, the Grench 75 is a great choice for celabratory golf rounds or casual drinking throughout play. 

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 2-3 oz Champagne or sparkling wine
  • Ice
  • Lemon twist, for garnish

How to Make:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice.
  2. Add 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of lemon juice, and 1/2 oz of simple syrup to the shaker.
  3. Shake well and strain into glass.
  4. Top with 2-3 oz of Champagne or sparkling wine.
  5. Garnish with a lemon twist.

13. Dark and Stormy

The Dark and Stormy is a classic cocktail made with dark rum, ginger beer, and a slice of lime. A full-bodied, cool drink to sip under the sun. 

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz dark rum
  • 1/2 oz lime juice
  • Ginger beer
  • Ice

How to Make

  1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
  2. Add 2 oz of dark rum and 1/2 oz of lime juice to the glass.
  3. Top with ginger beer.
  4. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Garnish with a lime wedge, if desired.

14. Sangria

Sangria is a classic Spanish cocktail made with red wine, brandy, fruit, and a variety of other ingredients. You can’t go wrong here. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 bottle of red wine (750 ml)
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 1/4 cup orange liqueur (such as triple sec)
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup sliced fresh fruit (such as apples, oranges, and strawberries)
  • Club soda or sparkling water (optional)
  • Ice

How to Make:

  1. In a large pitcher, combine the red wine, brandy, orange liqueur, orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
  2. Add the sliced fruit to the pitcher and stir to combine.
  3. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.
  4. To serve, fill a glass with ice and pour the sangria over the ice.
  5. If desired, top with a splash of club soda or sparkling water.

15. Irish Coffee

Irish coffee is a classic cocktail made with coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and whipped cream. It’s a perfect drink for warming up on a chilly day on the golf course. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee
  • 1 1/2 oz Irish whiskey
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • Heavy cream
  • Nutmeg or cinnamon (optional)

How to Make:

  1. Fill a glass mug with hot water to warm it up. Discard the water.
  2. Add 1 tbsp of brown sugar to the bottom of the glass.
  3. Pour 1 1/2 oz of Irish whiskey over the sugar.
  4. Add the hot brewed coffee to the glass and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
  5. Using a spoon, carefully pour heavy cream over the top of the coffee, forming a thick layer on top.
  6. Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon, if desired.

Golf Cocktails: The Bottom Line 

Whether you’re playing with friends, colleagues, or clients, the right cocktail can help you relax, enjoy the game, and bond with your fellow golfers. The 15 cocktails listed above are all great options for the golf course, and each one offers a unique flavor and experience. So, the next time you hit the links, be sure to bring along one of these delicious cocktails and enjoy a perfect day on the course. Cheers!