As the heat is getting on, we need cool and refreshing drinks to amp up your house parties. From perky tequila to bold vodka and a turmeric nutrient healer, here are recipes for outstanding drinks that are unique and easy to make at home. Be your own bartender and have a blast !
Siesta
By Nitin Goyal, Bar Manager, The Ritz-Carlton, Bengaluru
| Ingredients | |
| Blanco tequila | 1 1/2 ounces |
| Grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed) | 1/2-ounce |
| Lime juice (freshly squeezed) | 3/4-ounce |
| Simple syrup | 3/4 ounce |
| Campari | 1/4 ounce |
| Grapefruit peel | To garnish |
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake with ice until well-chilled.
- Fine-strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a grapefruit peel.
Rahas
By Priyansh Bajpai, Story Sunset Bar, Westin Gurgaon
| Ingredients | |
| Vodka | 60 ml |
| Sweet and Sour mix | 15 ml |
| Bitter gourd and fennel shrub | 25 ml |
| Red wine reduction | 15 ml |
| Tonic water | Top up |
| Garnish: | Dried Pear |
- Add sweet and sour mix to a tall glass.
- Pour bitter gourd and fennel shrub to the glass and mix it properly. Add Vodka to it. Add ice.
- Top it up with tonic water.
- Pour red wine reduction and make a layer in the top.
- Garnish with dried pear. Serve.
Lung Cleanser
By Chef Saumya, Soul Pantry, Andaz Delhi, By Hyatt
| Ingredients | |
| Medium apple (cored and chopped) | 1 |
| Medium orange (peeled and segmented) | 1 |
| Small beetroot (peeled and cubed) | 1 |
| Medium carrot (peeled and chopped) | 1 |
| Optional add-ons: | |
| Fresh ginger or turmeric (anti-inflammatory) | 1 tsp |
| Lemon juice (for added vitamin C and brightness) | 1 tbsp |
- Wash and prepare all the ingredients.
- Add the apple, orange, beetroot, and carrot to a juicer or high-speed blender.
- If using a blender, add a little water and strain through a fine mesh or nut milk bag for a smooth consistency.
- Stir in ginger or turmeric and lemon juice, if using.
- Serve immediately over ice or chilled, and enjoy the wellness boost.
- Tip : This juice is best enjoyed fresh to retain its maximum nutrient value. Add a dash of black pepper if you're using turmeric—it enhances absorption of curcumin, the active compound in turmeric.
The Norman Inverted Bird
By Rupesh, Norman Bar, New Delhi
| Ingredients | |
| Grey Goose Vodka | 60 ml |
| Fresh Jalapeños | 4 to 6 slices |
| Jalapeño Brine | 5 ml |
| Pineapple Juice | 60 ml |
| Passion Fruit Purée | 15 ml |
| Splash of Soda | |
| Tajín Salt | For rimming |
- Rim the glass: Begin by rimming a chilled rocks glass with Tajín salt. Set aside.
- Muddle: In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the fresh jalapeño slices to release their heat and flavor.
- Build the cocktail: Add vodka, jalapeño brine, pineapple juice, and passion fruit purée to the shaker.
- Shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10-12 seconds to chill and combine.
- Strain and serve: Double strain the mixture into the prepared Tajín-rimmed glass over fresh ice.
- Top: Add a splash of soda to lift and brighten the drink.
- Garnish: Garnish with a thin jalapeño slice or a pineapple leaf for added flair.
Rose Lychee Swirl
By Hemant Yadav, Head of Operations at Kylin, Delhi
| Ingredients | |
| Vodka | 60 ml |
| Rose Syrup | 10 ml |
| Rose Water | 5 ml |
| Lime Juice | 15 ml |
| Tonic Water | 90 ml |
| Soda | 60 ml |
- Infuse vodka with fresh rose petals and peeled lychees for 24 hours to extract floral and fruity notes.
- After 24 hours, strain the infused vodka to remove solids.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the infused vodka with rose syrup, rose water, and fresh lime juice.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake well to chill and blend the flavors.
- Strain the mixture into a serving glass.
- Top with tonic water and soda to add a refreshing fizz.
- Stir gently to mix.
- Garnish with a fresh rose petal for an elegant and fragrant finish.
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