The 2026 Olympic Winter Games and Cocktails to Enjoy While Watching

Discover hot and cold cocktails perfect for watching the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics from home.

The 2026 Winter Olympics will be an exciting sporting event held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. Taking place from February 6 to 22, 2026, these games will be held in multiple cities and venues in northern Italy and will feature a total of 16 different Olympic disciplines. Milan-Cortina 2026 will bring together both classic winter sports and new sports, such as ski mountaineering, which is included in the Olympic program for the first time this year.

If you want to enjoy not only the sports but also the atmosphere while watching the Winter Olympics, you can crown this experience with hot and cold cocktails. Below are flavors that are both in tune with the Olympic theme with their cold weather appeal and can be enjoyed later in the day.

🧊 Cold Cocktails

❄️ Winter Spritz

Inspired by Mallorca, this refreshing cocktail is ideal for watching races that fly by in an ice-cold atmosphere.

Ingredients:

• 45 ml (1.5 OZ) Aperol
• 60 ml (2 OZ) prosecco
• 30 ml (1 OZ) soda
• Ice, orange slice

Preparation: Add Aperol and prosecco to a glass filled with ice. Top with soda and stir gently. Place an orange slice on top.

🥶 Glacial Mule

The cold sibling of the classic Moscow Mule, it provides refreshment without warming you up while watching ice skating and skiing races.

Ingredients:

• 45 ml (1.5 OZ) vodka
• 120 ml (4 OZ) ginger ale
• 15 ml (0.5 OZ) lemon juice
• Fresh ice and mint

Directions: Fill the glass with mint and plenty of ice. Add vodka, lemon juice, and ginger ale, then stir. Garnish with a mint leaf.

🔥 Hot Cocktails

☕ Olympic Hot Toddy

A classic hot drink to combat the cold outside while watching the Winter Olympics:

Ingredients:

• 50 ml (1.75 OZ) whiskey
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 slice of lemon
• Hot water

Preparation: Mix whiskey, honey, and lemon juice in a glass. Fill with hot water and stir gently. Serve with a slice of lemon.

🍊 Spiced Winter Cider

An ideal, spiced apple cocktail for cold evenings:

Ingredients:

• 200 ml (6.5 OZ) apple juice
• 30 ml (1 OZ) rum
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Cloves and orange slice

Preparation: Heat the apple juice, steep the cinnamon stick and cloves for a few minutes. Remove from heat, add rum, and serve with an orange slice.

While watching the Winter Olympics, cold cocktails are both refreshing and enjoyable, while hot cocktails help you warm up in the cold weather and focus on the sport. Milano-Cortina 2026 offers a unique experience where you can enjoy not only the sport but also these flavors.