National Cocktail Day: Pickleball Day Dinking | Cosmo Recipe | Martini Recipe | Hurricane Recipe | Pickleball Cosmo Fabric Collection |
March 24th is National Cocktail Day, a time to raise a glass (or paddle!) to your favorite drinks. For all my fellow pickleballers, it’s time to do some day dinking! Whether you love a classic Cosmopolitan, a zesty Martini, or a tropical Hurricane, we have the recipes and pickleball style you’re looking for.
From Day Drinking to Day Dinking – A Pickleball Play on Words for National Cocktail Day
Pickleball players know that a well-placed dink shot is key to a winning game. So why not have a little fun with “Day Dinking” – the pickleball version of “Day Drinking”? My Pickleball Day Dinking designs take your favorite cocktails and give them a pickleball-inspired twist, featuring playful graphics of cocktails, and fruit garnish-shaped pickleballs in vibrant colors. These fun designs are perfect for pickleball lovers who enjoy a post-match toast and make great gifts for tournament celebrations, social events, or just everyday fun!
You can find Pickleball Day Dinking designs on t-shirts, pickleball paddles, drinkware, party invitations, decorations, paper goods, and even gift wrap – all available and free to personalize on Zazzle.
Pickleball-Inspired Cocktails for National Cocktail Day
To celebrate National Cocktail Day, here are three pickleball-inspired cocktails from my Day Dinking collection. Check out the recipes below.
Pickleball Pink Cosmo with Green Lime
A chic and classic cocktail gets a pickleball makeover in this fun design. Bright pink Cosmopolitans feature limes that look like pickleballs, making this a perfect fit for pickleball parties and girls’ nights!
🍸 Recipe: Classic Cosmopolitan with a Pickleball Twist
- 1 ½ oz vodka
- 1 oz triple sec
- ½ oz lime juice
- ½ oz cranberry juice
- Ice
- Lime slice (or pickleball-shaped lime!) for garnish
Instructions: Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a lime slice. Cheers to day dinking!
Pickleball Martini with Olive Pickleball
Love a classic martini? This design is perfect for the pickleball player with a taste for sophistication. It features a crisp martini with an olive that doubles as a pickleball, blending classic elegance with sporty fun.
🍸 Recipe: Dirty Pickleball Martini
- 2 oz gin or vodka
- ½ oz dry vermouth
- ½ oz olive brine
- Green olive (bonus points if you imagine it as a pickleball!)
Instructions: Stir or shake ingredients and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a green olive. Serve with a side of pickleball banter!
Pickleball Tropical Hurricane Cocktail
For those who love a fruity, beachy vibe, this tropical pickleball cocktail design features a bold hurricane cocktail garnished with a pickleball-inspired orange slice. Perfect for summer tournaments or pickleball vacations!
🍸 Recipe: Pickleball Hurricane
- 2 oz light rum
- 2 oz dark rum
- 1 oz passion fruit juice
- ¾ oz orange juice
- ¾ oz lime juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- ½ oz grenadine
- Orange slice and cherry for garnish
Instructions: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a hurricane glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange slice and cherry. Close your eyes and imagine a tropical pickleball paradise!
Pickleball Pink Cosmo Fabric Collection
And if you’re a fabric lover, my Pickleball Pink Cosmo with Green Limes collection on Spoonflower is perfect for sewing projects, from apparel to accessories and party decor!
Celebrate National Cocktail Day with Pickleball-Inspired Style!
Whether you’re dinking on the court or sipping a tasty beverage after a heated match, National Cocktail Day is the perfect excuse to show off your love for pickleball in a fun and creative way. Shop the Pickleball Day Dinking collection on Zazzle and Spoonflower to add a playful, sporty twist to your pickleball celebrations!
Cheers to dinking, and maybe a little drinking – and to a stylish pickleball party! 🍸