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From Mumbai Indians to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, discover IPL team-inspired cocktails that capture their on-field personality, style and vibe.
From bold mixes to classic drinks, these cocktails capture the spirit, style and swagger of your favorite IPL teams.
The Indian Premier League is not just cricket, it is theatre. It's arrogance, strategy, long-lasting drama, and personalities that feel larger than life. And like a well-crafted cocktail, each team brings its own combination of intensity, style and character to the field.
This season, we're decoding that energy, pairing iconic IPL teams with cocktails that capture their spirit, style and unmistakable vibe.
Mumbai Indians: The Smooth Operator
Clinical, composed and built on a foundation of legacy, Mumbai Indians are all about consistency with quiet dominance.
Cocktail Party: Apricot and Chai Highball
A refined blend that balances warmth and freshness, like the calculated game of Mumbai.
Ingredients:
Chivas Regal XV – 40ml
Apricot and Chai – 100ml
Sparkling water – 40ml
Method:
Prepare the apricot and chai infusion by boiling water with the chopped apricots and chai. Strain, sweeten and cool. Place in a tall glass with ice, cover with soda and garnish with an orange slice.
Mumbai Indians: Effortless
Soft, luxurious and a little unexpected, like MI at its best. It's not your usual choice, but when it works, it really works. Lightweight but powerful, it reflects his calm confidence and ability to change the game with style.
It's the kind of drink that feels effortless, but you know there's some serious game behind it.
Ingredients
35 ml Hendrick's gin
35 g sorbet
50 ml prosecco (25 ml in the mixture, 25 ml to top off)
5 ml double cream (optional)
Method
Add Hendrick's Gin, sorbet, 25ml prosecco and double cream (if using) to a cocktail shaker. Shake lightly until smooth and creamy. Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass and top with the remaining prosecco.
Kolkata Knight Riders – The Kings of Drama
Unpredictable, bold and never lacking in style, the Kolkata Knight Riders thrive on spectacle.
Cocktail Pairing: Classic Whiskey Sour Twist
Sharp, theatrical and layered, this drink reflects the effects and surprises of KKR.
Ingredients:
Chivas Regal XV – 50ml
Lemon Juice – 20ml
Sugar Syrup – 20ml
Bitter – 2 dashes
Egg white – 1
Method:
Shake dry and then shake with ice. Strain into a rocks glass and garnish with a lemon wedge and a cherry.
Delhi Capitals: The New Age Disruptor
Young, energetic and constantly evolving, the Delhi Capitals bring new intensity to the game.
Cocktail Combination: Strawberry Ginger Fizz
Vibrant, forceful and slightly unexpected, like Delhi's fearless approach.
Ingredients:
Beefeater Strawberry Pink – 50ml
Lime juice – 20ml
Fresh ginger syrup – 10ml
Ginger beer
Method:
Shake and serve with ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wedge.
Delhi Capitals – Cranberry Fizz
Fresh, youthful and still discovering its final form. It's bright, a little spicy, and has that “this could go any direction” energy. There's promise in every sip, a sense that something exciting is building. That's DC: full of potential, moments of brilliance, and always on the brink of something bigger.
Ingredients:
50 ml Hendrick's gin
100 ml cranberry juice
50 ml sparkling wine
Cucumber slices, mint sprig and fresh blueberries
Method
Pour into a tall glass over ice, stir lightly and garnish generously with cucumber, mint and cranberries for that seasonal touch.
Sunrisers Hyderabad – The Balanced Performer
Quiet yet powerful, Sunrisers Hyderabad are all about constant impact.
Cocktail Party: Lillet Summer Spritz
Light, refreshing and effortlessly balanced, perfect for a team that plays the long game.
Ingredients:
Lillet
Sparkling water / Wine / Lemonade
Berries, Cucumber, Citrus
Method:
Pour ice into a wine glass, top with bubbles and decorate with fresh elements.
Lucknow Supergiants: The wild card
Dynamic and unpredictable, Lucknow Super Giants bring bold energy to every match.
Cocktail Party: Jackfruit and Gin Smash
Tropical, experimental and exciting, this one isn't afraid to stand out.
Ingredients:
Gin Mono 47 – 60ml
Lime juice – 15ml
fresh jackfruit
mint leaves
Method:
Mash, shake and serve fresh with a lime garnish.
Chennai Super Kings: The classic legend
Timeless, trusted and loved across generations, the Chennai Super Kings offer the best comfort in cricket.
Cocktail Party: Jameson Ginger & Lime (JGL)
Simple, crisp and always satisfying, just like CSK's style of play.
Ingredients:
Jameson – 45ml
Ginger beer
file wedge
Method:
Brew over ice in a highball glass and finish with a squeeze of lime.
Chennai Super Kings – Iconic
Timeless, serene and almost iconic. This is not a drink that follows trends: it is the standard. Like MS Dhoni silently controlling a chase, this cocktail is simple but impeccably executed. Crispy, refreshing and always effective, no matter the situation. You don't question it, you trust it.
Ingredients
50 ml Hendrick's gin
150 ml premium tonic water
3 thin slices of cucumber
Method
Generously fill a tall glass with ice. Add Hendrick's Gin and top with tonic water. Stir gently and garnish with cucumber slices.
Rajasthan Royals: the silent strategist
Understated, elegant and quietly confident, the Rajasthan Royals let their play do the talking.
Cocktail Pairing: Classic Negroni Style Serve
Balanced, bold and sophisticated: this one rewards those who appreciate nuance.
Ingredients:
Idaaya – 30ml
Campari – 30ml
Sweet Vermouth – 30ml
Method:
Stir with ice, strain into a large cube and garnish with orange peel.
Rajasthan Royals
Simple, sensible and surprisingly effective. It doesn't try to complicate things too much, and that's its strong point. RR has always been about supporting raw talent and letting it shine, and this drink reflects that perfectly. Familiar, reliable and capable of pulling off a surprise victory when you least expect it.
Ingredients:
50ml Grant's Triple Wood Blended Scotch Whiskey
150 ml glue
Orange slice (to decorate)
Method
Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in 50ml Grant's Triple Wood Blended Scotch Whiskey. Complete with cola and stir gently. Garnish with a fresh orange slice and serve.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru – The show
Passionate, expressive and impossible to ignore, Royal Challengers Bengaluru aim to make a statement.
Cocktail Combination: Whiskey Smash with Coconut and Mint
Bold yet soft, with a refreshing touch, just like RCB's energetic personality.
Ingredients:
Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve – 50ml
Coconut water – 37.5 ml
lime wedges
simple syrup
mint leaves
Method:
Mash the lime, mint and syrup. Shake with whiskey, pour over ice and top with coconut water.
Royal Challengers Bangalore – Bold
Bold, intense and full of character, this one has weight. It is rich, multi-layered and built on a legacy, just like RCB's lineup of superstars over the years. Every sip feels like it's building up to something big…and that's exactly the RCB experience. High expectations, emotional investment, flashes of brilliance and a lot of passion. Dramatic? Yes. Is it worth it? Also yes.
Ingredients:
2 parts Monkey Shoulder
¼ part simple syrup
2 pinches Angostura bitters
Orange zest (optional, to decorate)
Method
Add the monkey popsicle, simple syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass. Fill with ice and stir until very cold. Strain into a glass with ice, garnish with an orange slice if desired and serve.
From classic mixes to bold infusions, these cocktails capture what makes every IPL team unforgettable. Because in cricket, as in cocktails, it's all about the mix: the balance of power, personality and that defining touch.
This way, the next time your team takes the field, you'll know what to take.
April 21, 2026, 14:52 IST
