6 Must-Try Cocktail Recipes From Mixologists Across the Country

Cocktail culture in India is bursting with creativity as innovative mixologists across the country are creating unique cocktails to enhance the drinking experience. From chic city hangouts to cozy neighborhood lounges, top mixologists are serving up bold flavors and exciting combinations.

Dive into our selection of featured cocktail recipes, where mixologists from across the country share recipes that will bring India’s vibrant cocktail scene right into your living room. With simple instructions and easy-to-find ingredients, uncover well-kept mixology secrets that are sure to impress anyone with these delicious, trend-setting cocktails.

Dancing Angel of the South, by Manisha Mhaiskey, Aloft waitress, Outer Ring Road, Bangalore

Ideal for coffee lovers, this cocktail offers a refreshing take on your favourite drink. Enjoy the invigorating combination of Absolut vodka, coffee, pineapple juice and hazelnut syrup, garnished with a coffee bean for an added touch of sophistication.

Ingredients:

• 50 ml of Absolut vodka
• 10 ml of coffee decoction
• 25 ml pineapple juice
• 5 ml hazelnut syrup
• Coffee beans for decoration
• Glassware: Tabara set

Steps:

1. Combine Absolut vodka, coffee decoction, pineapple juice and hazelnut syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake well and strain into a tabara-type glass.
3. Garnish with a coffee bean and enjoy!

Goma Ae Renovation by Madhumita Maltesh, Head Bartender, UNO Izakaya by JW Marriott Hotel, Bangalore

Offering a sophisticated blend of Chivas with mango, spinach and a Japanese touch. eraser This unique dressing is a bold window into world-class flavor profiles that are sure to impress mature palates.

Ingredients:

• 60 ml Chivas
• 60 ml of mango and spinach juice
• 30 ml sesame dressing
• 15 ml lemon juice
• 15 ml simple syrup
• 30 ml of milk

Steps:

1. Combine Chivas, mango and spinach juice, sesame dressing, lime juice, simple syrup and milk in a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake well until cool and mix well.
3. Strain into a glass and serve.

Flamingo Highball, by Akshay Thakur, Head of Beverage Program at JW Marriott Aerocity, New Delhi

Light up your home bar with the Flamingo Highball, a refreshing and tangy cocktail that combines the freshness of gin with the powerful flavour of the homemade cocktail. Supasawa – ensuring a revitalizing experience to invigorate the senses with every sip.

Ingredients:

• 45 ml of gin
• Homemade Supasawa 90 ml
• 90 ml of sparkling water
• Kaffir lime salt rim

Steps:

1. Prepare the glass by covering it with kaffir lime salt.
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. Pour in the gin and homemade Supasawa.
4. Top up with sparkling water and stir gently.
5. Decorate to taste.

The Queue for Calm by Shubham Rawat, Executive of W Goa Bar

Get ready for a fun twist with The Tail of Calmness, a vibrant cocktail that combines Beefeater gin with the zesty freshness of kiwi and lime. The star of the show? The sweet and salty kiwi caramel that makes this drink a truly unforgettable treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 fresh kiwi
• Beefeater Gin 60ml
• 25 ml fresh lime juice
• 20 ml simple syrup
• 4-5 drops of sandalwood bitters
• A pinch of tonic
• Garnish: Sweet and salty kiwi candies
• Glassware: Old Fashioned glass with ice block

Steps:

1. Muddle fresh kiwi in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add Beefeater gin, fresh lime juice, simple syrup and sandalwood bitters.
3. Shake well with ice and strain into an old-fashioned glass over a block of ice.
4. Cover with a splash of tonic.
5. Decorate with sweet and salty kiwi candies.
   

   Jamun Highball, by Jonas Ax, Promotion Manager, Bacardi India

This Jamun Highball cocktail combines the rich, smooth notes of DEWAR'S 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky with the aromatic, tangy essence of jamun, creating a cocktail that is as uniquely Indian as it is delicious. The interplay between the depth of the whisky and the vibrant jamun syrup offers a refreshing and creative twist.

Ingredients:

• DEWAR'S 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky 60ml
• 25 ml Jamun syrup
• 15 ml lemon juice
• Cover with soda

Steps:

1. Layer the whiskey, jamun syrup and lemon juice in a tall glass.
2. Fill with ice and stir until chilled.
3. Top off with more ice and soda.
4. Garnish with a lemon slice or wedge.

Spicy Mango by Jonas Axe, Promotion Leader, Bacardi India

Elevate your mixology with PATRÓN Reposado Picante el Mango, a spicy and tangy tropical delight tailor-made for the boldest Indian palates. Tip: Use seasonal mangoes to combine PATRÓN’s agave spirit with the juicy freshness of mango and the heat of chili for an unforgettable taste experience.

Ingredients:

• 45 ml PATRON Rested
• 3-4 pieces of mango
• 20 ml lime juice
• 4 pieces of jalapeno pepper
• 10 cilantro leaves
• 5 ml of agave syrup (to balance)

Steps:

1. Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker.
2. Crush the chili, mango and cilantro.
3. Add ice, shake well and strain over ice cubes.
4. Salt half the rim of the Old Fashioned glass and garnish with the stem and tip of a red pepper.
5. Serve in an Old Fashioned glass with ice cubes.