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The Top Drinks For Your Eurovision Party 2024

the top 10 drinks for your eurovision party 2024

It’s that time again. On Saturday 11th May, Malmö Arena will host the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 – home to the most flamboyant and often ridiculous performances of the year.

Broadcast across the world and watched by millions, it’s a massive event, and with so many different nations performing and so much to comment on, Eurovision parties remain wildly popular.

If you want to really commit to the theme, then a variety of globetrotting drinks is the way to go. We’ve taken a look at the current favourites to win and paired them up with a drink or cocktail from their nation. Let the show begin as we build up to the most likely winner…

UK: Dizzy by Olly Alexander

M&S Lark Song English Rosé

the top 10 drinks for your eurovision party 2024

Okay, okay, so Olly Alexander isn’t quite in the Top 10 with the bookies, but he’s only just outside of it so we’re including him anyway! Most of you reading this will be from the UK so any of your favourite drinks produced here will suffice to celebrate, but if you want something special, then use this opportunity to try English Wine which is flourishing. British Sparkling Wine’s reputation is going from strength to strength. Balfour is a cracking winery, and their English Rosé is one half Pinot Noir, the other half Pinot Meunier, Regent and Chardonnay. It’s refreshingly dry, brimming with ripe redcurrants and carries a zesty sweetness with subtle tang. So elegant, and with a celebratory feel too.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12%
Find here: £14

Belgium: Before the Party’s Over by Mustii

Belgian Fruit Beer – Lindemans Kriek

the top 10 drinks for your eurovision party 2024

We think that when Belgium comes around, you can’t look beyond Belgian Beer. There are so many to pick from, so go with a traditional Belgian brew that piques your interest. Duvel is their most famous, but we’re going to recommend something they specialise in – fruit beers, like Lindemans Kriek. It’s a low ABV (handy if you’re drinking for every country!) cherry beer, full of intense, tart and of course sweet fruity flavour.

Size: 250ml
ABV: 3.5%
Find here: £2.05

Norway: Ulveham by Gåte

Nuet Dry Aquavit

the top 10 drinks for your eurovision party 2024

The national drink of Norway and very popular across wider Scandinavia, Aquavit is a flavoured liquor that’s been around since the 1400s. It’s very popular around Christmastime, and its name comes from the Latin for ‘water of life’. Usually, it’s distilled with potatoes and then mixed with a variety of herbs and spices – this Nuet Dry focuses on warming caraway, liquorice sweetness and refreshing citrus and blackberries. Skål!

Size: 700ml
ABV: 43%
Find here: £37.18

Ireland: Doomsday Blue by Bambie Thug

The Gaelic Flip

the top 10 drinks for your eurovision party 2024

Sweden tied Ireland for most wins with 7 after their 2023 victory, so you can never rule Ireland out. There are so many drinks you could include to represent Ireland. A pint of Guinness of course, Irish Coffee (especially if they perform towards the end) or any number of Irish whiskies, but we’re going for a Gaelic Flip. The soft, rich fruits of Irish whiskey work so well in a flip and this cocktail is luxurious, soft, delicately spicy, and sweet. You could include Bailey’s too for even more indulgence.

Ingredients
50ml Irish whiskey
25ml sweet vermouth
15ml syrup
1tsp allspice liqueur
1 egg
Nutmeg (garnish)

Method
Dry shake all ingredients first to generate the lovely pillow of foam in the final serve. Add ice and repeat until everything is nicely chilled and mix. Strain into a cocktail glass and finish with some aromatic grated nutmeg. It’s a winner.

France: Mon Amour by Slimane

Kir Royale

the top 10 drinks for your eurovision party 2024

Where to start with French drinks? So many options! Champagne may be a too expensive if you’re buying drinks for multiple countries. Pastis is their lesser-known national spirit but it’s aniseed again and quite niche. Wine is always an option but there’s so many to pick. We’ve gone for an iconic French cocktail – the Kir Royale. It’s a simple but sophisticated mix of crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) and Champagne, but Crémant will do just fine!

Ingredients
1 tbsp crème de cassis
Champagne/Crémant
Blackberry or raspberry (optional garnish)

Method
Liqueur first with this cocktail, before topping up your Champagne flute to the top with your fizz. A blackberry or raspberry garnish is a must, and that’s it – a simple but delicious serve.

Netherlands: Europapa by Joost Klein

Jenever - Ketel 1 Graanjenever

the top 10 drinks for your eurovision party 2024

Jenever is a really interesting spirit. It’s made from juniper, in fact it’s a literal translation, so it’s got similarities with gin regarding its botanicals and transparency. However, it’s also triple distilled and tastes somewhat malty, so overlaps with whisky too. Its roots go back to the 15th century, but it received its AOC in 2008 meaning it’s strictly regulated now. Ketel are now known for their vodka, but originally jenever was their game and this rich spiced fruits number is well worth picking up.

Size: 1L
ABV: 35%
Find here: £27.35

Ukraine: Teresa & Maria by alyona alyona & Jerry Heil

Dima’s Vodka

the top 10 drinks for your eurovision party 2024

We think Ukraine’s performance is a good opportunity to try out some quality vodka. It’s a massive part of the country’s culture and we’re big fans of Dima’s. It’s made from a barley, wheat and rye blend and has a velvety smooth mouthfeel. A touch of vanilla and spice liven things up and this would be amazing in a Dirty Martini with the saltiness of the pickle.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £35

Italy: La Noia by Angelina Mango

Negroni

the top 10 drinks for your eurovision party 2024

The most popular Italian cocktail using their most loved aperitif Campari – the classic Negroni. It’s easy to remember as a 1:1:1 split of your favourite gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari. There’s a lot of bitter complexity with many different botanicals, herbs, sweet and fruity notes. It’ll be a nice bitter break between many other drinks too.

Ingredients
25ml gin
25ml sweet vermouth
25ml Campari
Orange slice for garnish

Method
Add ingredients to a mixing glass and fill with ice. Stir for 20-30 seconds until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass. Add large ice cubes and garnish with a slice of orange.

Croatia: Rim Tom Tagi Dim by Baby Lasagna

Pelinkovac

the top 10 drinks for your eurovision party 2024

Pelinkovac has been part of Croatia’s history for centuries, even making its way all the way over into the court of Napoleon III of France! Wormwood is the key ingredient here, best known for its use in absinthe, and it’s accompanied by a selection of aromatic herbs. It’s completely unique but if you imagine Jägermeister then it’s not a million miles away. You can make cocktails or highballs with it but try it chilled with lots of ice and a slice of lemon.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 28%
Find here: £24.29

Switzerland: The Code by Nemo

The Green Fairy

Absinthe is an often misunderstood spirit, so why not use Eurovision to get to know it? It’s a very boozy spirit that actually originated in Switzerland, hence the alpine feel of the anise, wormwood, fennel, and other herbs. It’s best enjoyed in a cocktail, and we think a Green Fairy suits a Eurovision Party; it’s a kind of absinthe sour with silky egg, bright lemon, and complex herbal notes. For other cocktails or absinthe recommendations, go here!

Ingredients
25ml Absinthe
25ml lemon juice
25ml chilled water
10ml Sugar syrup
1 dash angostura bitters
1 egg white (or 15ml aquafaba)
Lemon peel to garnish

Method
Add all the ingredients to a mixer and dry shake (no ice). Then, add ice and wet shake. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and enjoy! Garnish with lemon peel.

If you want more drinks to celebrate each Eurovision nation, then we’ve got a few others from last year here!

10 Recommendations for your Eurovision 2023 Drinks Party

10 recommendations for your eurovision 2023 drinks party the three drinkers

On Saturday May 13th, the Grand Final of the year’s most flamboyant night of entertainment takes place. Hosted by the UK in Liverpool on behalf of 2022 winners Ukraine, the almighty Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will be broadcast to millions across the world.

The official drink is Invivo X Unity Prosecco Rosé which is a lovely expression of fresh strawberries and well worth getting in for the big night. However, if you want some drinks to properly represent each nation as they perform then look no further than these beauties! Let’s begin with the Big 5 who automatically qualify for the final…

UK

Winemaster's Lot English Sparkling Classic Cuvée Brut

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There are a few options that celebrate the best of UK drinks, it could be a delicious Scotch or a quintessentially British gin, but we think that using the UK’s entry as a signal to pop open some fizz is best. British bubbles are building quite the prestigious reputation on the international stage, and one of the better value options is this Hampshire sparkler from Bowler & Brolly. The signature English trio of (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) round off the wine beautifully, with crunchy apple, fresh lime and toasted pistachio poised perfectly. It’s super food-friendly too, so pair it with any light seafood nibbles throughout the night or a slap-up fish and chips.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12%
Find here: £19.99

Italy

Negroni Sbagliato

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More popular than ever before thanks to a viral TikTok clip, this cocktail is Italy in a glass. The traditional gin is swapped out for Prosecco for a more refreshing and lighter twist on the Negroni... perfect if you’ve got a lot of different drinks and nibbles to get through from the first song to the last. Bellissimo! The distinct bitterness of the Campari requires intensely flavoured food pairings so consider Italy’s saltier foods like prosciutto.

Ingredients
25ml Prosecco
25ml Campari
25ml sweet vermouth
orange slice to garnish

Method
Pour the Campari and vermouth into a glass over ice. Top up with Prosecco and stir gently enough to combine everything without killing off those bubbles. Orange slice for the perfect garnish!

France

Château Tertre De Viaud Côtes De Bourg 2016

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There are so many options for France but given Champagne’s price point, we’ve gone for a gorgeous Merlot instead. It’s a bit less robust and fruitier than the country’s other most famous red Cabernet Sauvignon and this Bordeaux blend, in particular, represents incredible value. Red currants and cherries, pleasant minerality and a touch of tobacco on the finish make this a very sophisticated sipper indeed. Bring out some caramelised roasted veg and even the notoriously difficult-to-pair tomatoes and this Merlot will sing. No chance of nil points here!

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%
Find here: £10.92

Germany

Schneider Weisse Tap 7 Unser Original

10 recommendations for your eurovision 2023 drinks party the three drinkers schneider weisse tap 7 unser original

If you want more wine on the cards then German Riesling is very tempting, but to break it up a little you can’t go wrong with a German wheat beer, something they’re known for across the world. This hearty Schneider Weisse is warm with clove and nutmeg, with lovely herbal notes of coriander and a standout lemony honey streak throughout. Very bubbly and with layers upon layers of flavour, it’s more robust than sweet so is also food friendly. Ever since the Romans introduced wheat flour to Germania, pretzels have been made in the area and they’ll provide a welcome switch up of textures as you chomp through Europe’s offerings.

Size: 500ml
ABV: 5.4%
Find here: £2.61

Spain

Sangria

sangria 10 recommendations for your eurovision 2023 drinks party the three drinkers

It had to be, didn’t it? If you’re opening a few different red wines from Eurovision’s various entries, then you could use the leftovers of one of the bottles in this to make a small batch just for Spain’s performance! With so many fruits, plenty of ice and even a little brandy, wines take on a new lease of life in the sangria jug and it’s a sign of the summer to come!

Ingredients (for a jug)
750ml good red wine
100ml brandy
200g berries
2 oranges
2 pears
2 lemons

Method:
Chop your fruits and along with your favourite red berries, sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over them. Fill a jug with ice, your fruit, brandy, and red wine. Stir, taste, and add in some sparkling water if it’s a little strong.

Sweden

Flävar

flävar 10 recommendations for your eurovision 2023 drinks party the three drinkers

Sweden enter Eurovision 2023 as the outright favourites so it’s only right to have a special drink to mark the most likely victors. Made beside the picturesque Lake Boren in the south of Sweden, Flävar is the smooth and stylish schnapps sweeping the nation. UK drinkers are loving the Swedish-inspired flavours which are currently served at Wetherspoons up and down the country. These should come out with any sweeter options you have like ice cream. Blueberry & Lemon, Lemon Pie, Raspberry & Liquorice, Salted Caramel, Strawberry & Lime… take your pick!

Size: 700ml
ABV: 25%
Find here: £19.99

Australia

Brookie’s Mac

brookie’s mac 10 recommendations for your eurovision 2023 drinks party the three drinkers

‘Why are Australia in Eurovision?!’ This question echoes around Europe since they took part in 2015. Well, 2015 was supposed to be a one-off because Australia loves Eurovision and has loyally watched it for 30 years, as well as being part of the Commonwealth and having plenty of ties to Europe. They impressed so much though, that they’ve returned every year since as a mark of Eurovision’s bridge building. To represent their entry, we want to shout out Brookie’s Mac from the legendary Byron Bay. This is a macadamia liqueur using locally sourced ingredients with incredible velvet-smooth rich and nutty flavours that goes down a storm with anyone that tries it.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 23%
Find here: £35.24

Greece

Manousakis Single Variety Tsikoudia

manousakis single variety tsikoudia 10 recommendations for your eurovision 2023 drinks party the three drinkers

This is similar to grappa-style drinks if you’ve ever had those, but don’t be put off if it wasn’t a good experience because quality varies massively in this area. Hailing from Crete, Tsikoudia (sometimes referred to as Raki) is made from distilled pomace, which is the remains of the grapes after winemaking pressing. The grapes here are Rousanne which provide great creaminess, rich and intense grape flavour and touches of green apple and lime. Our very own Colin was blown away by Manousakis’ expression and as a historic drink of Greece, it’s well worth trying something different! After all, Eurovision is all about celebrating difference!

Size: 500ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £20.79 (usually £31.99)

Croatia

Pelinkovac

pelinkovac 10 recommendations for your eurovision 2023 drinks party the three drinkers

Pelinkovac has been drunk in Croatia for centuries and even made its way into the court of Napoleon III of France. Best known for its use in absinthe, the key ingredient in this bittersweet liqueur is wormwood which when accompanied by aromatic herbs creates a very natural and distinct liquid indeed. If you like Jägermeister then this will be a winner. It’s best enjoyed when served extremely chilled with a little lemon and plenty of ice.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 28%
Find here: £25.24

Netherlands

Jenever - Ketel 1 Graanjenever

jenever - ketel 1 graanjenever 10 recommendations for your eurovision 2023 drinks party the three drinkers

Jenever distilling in Holland can be traced back to the 15th century making it one of the oldest distilled spirits in the world. It became hugely popular but fell into obscurity during the 20th century, however, in 2008 it gained an AOC like other spirits, limiting production areas massively. Since then, it’s gone from strength to strength. Any of you Dutch speakers will know that jenever means juniper. Now, whilst Jenever is juniper led, botanically rich and clear, it includes whisky-like triple distillation and maltiness so it’s a fascinating hybrid of the two! Better known for vodka, Ketel actually began life as jenever produces and this malty expression is rich with spiced fruits.

Size: 1L
ABV: 35%
Find here: £25.94

If you’d rather have a gin for Mae Muller and the UK then check out these delicious Great British choices!