The Curry Highball cocktail is purely inspired by the local aromas and flavors of the Maldives, served in a highball glass.
World Cocktail Day is an opportunity to appreciate the creativity and craftsmanship of bartenders and the cultural significance of cocktails.
World Cocktail Day is celebrated annually on 13 May to honor the art of mixing drinks and the history behind it. The day is marked by various events and celebrations around the world, including cocktail tastings, bar crawls and mixology classes. The origins of the cocktail can be traced back to the 19th century, with classic cocktails such as the Old Fashioned, Manhattan, and Martini still popular today. World Cocktail Day is an opportunity to appreciate the creativity and craftsmanship of bartenders and the cultural significance of cocktails. It also serves as a reminder to enjoy cocktails responsibly and in moderation.
Ali Hamdan, Head Mixologist and Beverage Manager, Hilton Maldives Aminagiri and Yangdup Lama, Mixologist, Budweiser Magnum Double Barrel Whiskey, share some of their favorite cocktail recipes. They are both fast and fancy! Scroll down to try your hand at becoming the most natural semi-professional mixologist you can be. Sip-sip-hooray.
curry highball
This cocktail is purely inspired by the local aroma and flavor of Maldives, served in a highball glass.
Ingredients and Quantity
3 curry leaves
20ml Homemade Passion Fruit Puree
20 ml squeezed lemon juice
15 ml simple syrup
60 ml Beefeater 24 Gin
90 ml Tepache, fermented in the Cocktail Lab
Method: Mash and Shake
Garnish: Dehydrated pineapple and curry leaves
asmaralok
A curation that highlights the low-waste approach of Hilton Maldives Amingiri – this recipe ensures that no chunks of pineapple are discarded. This cocktail is simply served in a rocks glass.
Ingredients and Quantity
40ml Havana Club Anejo 3 Years
20 ml Malibu
80 ml pineapple
30ml Homemade Pineapple Nectar
2 dashes Angostura bitters
3 drops saline solution
Homemade Passion Fruit Foam
dried pineapple
Method: Stirred
Garnish: Dehydrated Pineapple
Roasted Roasted Manhattan
Indulge in the bold, complex flavors of the Roasted Toasted Manhattan cocktail, which includes caramel sweetness and a pleasant touch of coffee bitterness. This silky-smooth nightcap offers the perfect balance of flavor and character, making it a treat for anyone who appreciates unique and flavorful cocktails.
Ingredients and Quantity
50 ml Budweiser Magnum Double Barrel Whiskey
30ml Budweiser Magnum Beer
20ml Caramel Cordial
American Pie
An elaborate recipe, this cocktail boasts a full flavor profile combining sweetly tart and oaky vanillin flavors – leaving you with a lingering finish. It serves as a perfect concoction to be enjoyed on a casual evening or as a dessert drink.
Ingredients and Quantity
60 ml Budweiser Magnum Double Barrel Whiskey
60ml apple juice reduction
10 ml maple syrup
20 ml black espresso
Method: Serve straight after stirring
Garnish: Grated Almonds
10 ml fresh lime juice
Method: Shake and strain into a stemmed glass
Garnish: Dehydrated apple and grated cinnamon
powder