There are few things more satisfying than that first sip of an ice-cold beverage at the 19th hole after a hot round of golf, amirite? For many recreational players, golf and alcohol are a perfect pairing. (I mean, let’s be honest — the game was invented in the whisky Graceland of Scotland, after all.)
So, next time you find yourself in a post-round beverage rut, give one of these concoctions a try.
The classics
​Arnold Palmer (and John Daly)
The iconic mix of lemonade and iced or sweet tea is always a good choice, even if you’re nowhere near a golf course. The best part: add vodka, and you’ve got a John Daly.
​G&T
Classy and refined, the gin and tonic is a 19th hole staple. It’s light, refreshing, not too filling, and blessedly easy to remember when you’re taking multiple orders for the group.
​The Azelea
Even if you never set foot on Augusta National’s hallowed grounds, you can drink like you’re there with an Azelea cocktail: vodka or gin, lemonade, pineapple juice, a squeeze of lime and a splash of grenadine.
​Bloody Mary
Forget the 19th hole! Does anything scream golf more than starting a round with a Bloody Mary? While the tomato juice variations are endless, a classic Bloody includes a multitude of hearty ingredients: vodka, tomato juice, horseradish, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ground black pepper, and — if you’re really going all out — a celery-salted rim. And of course, you can’t forget the all-important celery stalk, olive, and lemon and lime garnish.
​Transfusion
I like to think of a Transfusion as a great way to either start a party…or recover from one. Vodka, grape juice and Sprite combine in a delicious, fizzy and potentially shockingly strong sipper. Some variations replace the grape juice and Sprite with cranberry juice and ginger ale. Either way, you can’t go wrong!
​Good ol’ beer
The most popular post-round choice for good reason. Tough to beat a perfectly chilled beer on a hot day. Or any day, really.
Drink like the pros
Even world-class athletes needs to unwind once in a while, and — fun fact — several Tour players are even sponsored by alcohol companies. Here are a few examples:
G-Mac! Who wouldn’t love to drink a few pints of Guinness with this guy!
Brooks Koepka celebrated his U.S. Open win with a workout…and a few cold ones.
The LPGA’s Belen Mozo kicks back with Beso Del Sol sangria.
​ Smylie Kaufman is every college kid’s dream roommate with his Natural Light sponsorship.
Justin Rose is the epitome of sophistication as a Glenmorangie ambassador.
A golf twist for any drink
​Check out these fun products that make at-home drinks a celebration of your love of the game.
These golf club stirrers come in a set of six: two fairway woods, two irons and two putters.
Pack some incognito refreshment for your round with this electric drink dispenser from Brookstone.
​ No one will ever doubt your devotion to the game when you bust out this golf ball martini glass. Cheers!
