We may all need to stay home, but no one said we couldn’t make this lockdown as fun as possible. It’s also a well known fact that Mudder Nation likes to party, so get your cocktail shaker at the ready and give our top five lockdown cocktails a try (don’t pretend you were doing dry January).
GET ME THROUGH THE QUARANTINI
Ok you caught us, it’s an Espresso Martini but you know how much we love a pun at Tough Mudder so we couldn’t resist changing the name. Rumour has it that this cocktail was originally created in 1983 by bartender Dick Bradshell for a famous model. Supposedly, she walked up to the bar and asked for something that would “wake her up, then f*** her up”. Much like our Mudder Nation, this cocktail is known for being sophisticated, edgy and unexpectedly strong.
How to mix your own
Grab a cocktail shaker
1 part Kahlúa or Tia Maria
1 part Vodka
1 part Espresso
Plenty of Ice
Shake Shake Shake (yes, this does count as your arm workout for the day)
Pour into and martini glad and enjoy.
NEGRONLY LEAVE THE HOUSE IF YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST
Salute Mudders. A popular Italian cocktail, Negroni’s are definitely one of our favourites to make, especially while travelling IRL is off the table. Put your feet up and imagine you’re on holiday in a small local bar whiling away the lazy summer evening. Unlike 007’s Martini preference, this cocktail benefits from being stirred, not shaken.
How to create your own
Glass (tumbler) with plenty of ice
1 part Sweet Vermouth
1 Campari
1 London Dry Gin
Stir around the inside of the glass, in one direction
Finish with the zest of an orange and enjoy.
MAI TAI HAVE SOME HAND SANITISER PLEASE
Mai Tai is tahitian for “good” and we think Mudder Nation deserves a bit of good right now. End of.
How to mix your own
Grab a cocktail shaker (rinsed after the Espresso Martini)
1 ½ parts White Rum
1 part Dark rum
½ part Contreau
¼ part Lime Juice
1 ½ parts Pineapple Juice
1 ½ parts Orange Juice
Dash of Grenadine
Plenty of ice
Shake Shake Shake (this counts as your second arm workout for the day)
Pour and enjoy.
FIZZICAL ACTIVITY IS KEY
Squats and star jumps are great exercises for you, but so is slowly lifting a glass full of this delicious non-alcoholic tropical fizz cocktail to your mouth and bringing it back down again. As many sets and reps as you like.
How to create your own
Chop up…
A handful of strawberries
1 kiwi fruit
2 pineapple rings
Add to your glass and then pour over…
Apple juice
Tropical juice
Soda water
WE CAN’T WAIT TO MUDSLIDE
It wasn’t possible to end this list without mentioning mud. We miss it, we know you miss it, but we can’t wait to see Mudder Nation back out there during our 2021 season. In the meantime, this Mudslide recipe definitely tastes nicer than the mud at our events so sit back, relax and enjoy.
How to mix your own
Grab your cocktail shaker
1 part Kahlúa
1 part Vodka
1 ½ parts Irish Cream Liqueur
Plenty of ice
Shake Shake Shake (……shake your booty)
Pour over ice and enjoy
Chocolate flakes on top are optional, but highly recommended.
We hope you enjoy these tasty cocktail recipes but please remember to drink responsibly even when you’re at home.
Why not share the recipes and throw a virtual cocktail party with loved ones to help celebrate those everyday things we’re otherwise missing out on? Make sure you’re following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to keep up to date with other great ideas we’ve got coming your way on how to make a difference in people’s lives and spread positivity. We’ll be using the hashtag #HelpAHundred and we’d love it if you did it too, to share your stories, questions and ideas with the community.
