Holi party drinks recipes: From Mojito Thandai to Rang Barse Cooler, Phoolon ki Holi Punch, more

For your Holi party, try these mocktails and cocktails

How can you have Holi splash without mixing and tossing up some special drinks. Here we have brought a special selection of easy to make drinks for your Holi party. Be your own bartender and have a happy colorful celebration.

Mojito Thandai,

By Anshul Dhyani, Executive Chef, ITC Grand Central, Mumbai

Mojito Thandai recipe for Holi party

• Soak Fennel seeds, poppy seeds, cashews and almonds in water for two hours. Grind with a small amount of milk to a smooth paste.
• Add the cardamom powder, black pepper, saffron, and sugar after straining the mixture into the remaining milk.
• To release flavours, add mint leaves and muddle gently.
• If using, add White rum, then ice cubes. Stir well and serve chilled.

By Chef Dharmendra Pal, Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa, Goa

• In a tall glass, add soaked basil seeds at the bottom. Carefully pour Blue Curacao syrup for the first layer. Gently pour orange juice over a spoon to avoid mixing. Top with sweet lemonade or Sprite for the final layer. Garnish with a slice of orange or edible flower.

By Chef Anurag Bainola, Executive Chef, La Estoria IHCL SeleQtions, Goa

• Rim a glass with chili-salt or Tajín mix. in a shaker, mix guava juice, lemon juice, black salt, and a pinch of chili powder. Shake well and pour over ice in the prepared glass. Garnish with a mint sprig or a slice of chili.

By Chef Vinamr Manocha, Jr Sous Chef, Vivanta Goa, Panaji

• In a glass, muddle mint leaves with lemon juice and rose syrup. Add ice cubes generously. Top with sparkling water or soda. Stir gently and garnish with rose petals and a mint sprig.

By Madhumita Maltesh, Mixologist-UNO Izakaya, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru

• In a shaker, add vodka, thandai syrup, cold milk, and rose water. Fill with crushed ice and shake well.
• Strain into a chilled glass.
• Garnish with crushed pistachios and rose petals.
• Tip: For a non-alcoholic version, skip the vodka and add a dash of honey for extra sweetness.

By Rahul Kumar Mishra, Asst. Restaurant Manager, Hilton Bangalore Embassy Golflinks

• Put all the ingredients together in a glassware. Shake well and serve in High Ball glass. Garnish your mocktail with rose petals.