It is so old to indulge in sweets only during the celebration. During the weekend people look forward to cocktails and fun-filled games with friends. Speaking of cocktails, most people usually stick to classics like margaritas and the Cosmopolitan. While they are evergreen, the upcoming season is all about trying something new to bring the rebellious in you to a new rhythm.
“Indians are getting more experimental with time. Today’s parties, be it at home or out, have some interesting cocktails. This motivates us to bring new and exciting brands to the Indian market. Mixologists consistently come up with great cocktails that enable people to experiment,” says Kunal Patel, Managing Director, Monica Alcobev Ltd.
Here are some well crafted cocktails and add them to your weeknight menu.
Devil’s Sunset by Mixologist Dushyant Tanwar
Devil’s Sunset is a perfect blend of fruit and spice flavors with the gold vanilla and burnt oak notes of Lucifer with citrus touches of lemonade and orange.
recipe
Pour 50ml Lucifer Gold into a Collins glass filled with ice cubes and pour lemonade over it.
To finish it off, garnish with a wheel orange.
Allows the rebel in you to enjoy in a new rhythm. (in frame: Devil’s Sunset)
island spice
What’s better than a cocktail made with tequila? Exciting, isn’t it? This recipe is a heavenly blend of pineapple, lemon, and agave syrup flavors that blend perfectly with the Jose Cuervo distinctive reposado. It must be on your list of favourites.
recipe
Mash 2 jalapeo slices lightly in a shaker.
Combine 2 parts Jose Cuervo Specific Reposado, 1 part pineapple juice, 0.5 parts lime juice, and 0.5 parts agave syrup in shaker.
Shake until chilled and strain into rocks glass over ice.
Garnish with pineapple wedge and mint sprig.
Post Office, Brand Ambassador, Diplomatico Room by Sai Hamsala
The deep, sumptuous flavor of rum with the fruity goodness of fresh pineapple and lime; This is a recipe for a devilishly good cocktail.
recipe
Take 45 ml of Diplomatico Mantuano in a shaker and add fresh pineapple juice (30 ml), honey syrup (20 ml), fresh lemon juice (15 ml) and 2 dashes of scented bitters.
Top it off with Prosecco (60 ml)
Shake all ingredients and strain into sling glass and garnish with mint
mezcalita
This smoky variation for a margarita reflects everything that looks for a signature cocktail. The smoky flavor balanced with lemon juice is the warmth and freshness served in a glass.
recipe
Combine 2 oz Mezcal Creante, 1 oz fresh lemon juice and 5 oz agave syrup in a cocktail shaker. Shake all ingredients together, strain into a cocktail glass, and garnish with a lime wheel.
Heyman’s Basil Sour
Heyman’s gin poured over freshly crushed lemon and basil leaves makes a recipe for a perfect refreshing drink to entertain guests during festivities. A Classic Cocktail for All Occasions
recipe
Place 4-5 lemon quarts in a cocktail shaker.
Mash the lemon lightly to release the juice and oil from the peel.
Add sugar (15 ml) syrup and Heyman Old Tom Gin (50 ml) and 4-5 medium sized basil leaves. Shake vigorously with ice and then double strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
Garnish with Tulsi leaves (Pat the leaves lightly on the back of your hand to release the aroma.
Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
A Daiquiri is a staple summer cocktail to be enjoyed at brunch with your loved ones, or as a sundowner when you gather around your friends at a pool party.
recipe
Whisk together 50ml Bacardi Carta Blanca rum, 25ml lemon juice, 25ml simple syrup, 4 sliced strawberries and 1 cup crushed ice.
Add a cup of crushed ice and blend to a thick consistency
Serve in individual highball glasses
Garnish with Strawberry Slices
classic mojito
recipe
Squeeze lime wedges into a glass, gently pressing lime and sugar together
Press 12 mint leaves into a glass with a spoon to release the oil
Next, fill the glass halfway with crushed ice and add 50ml Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum and churn.
Top with crushed ice and soda. Garnish with mint sprig.
The coming season is going to be full of fun and frolic. Impress your friend with these recipes and be the life of the party. And if you feel like taking a break from the chaos and stress of preparations, just sip one of these drinks to sit back and relax at home.
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