New Delhi, Mar 21: Prepare to infuse your festivities with a burst of vibrant hues and tantalizing flavors with these delightful Holi cocktail recipes. With the festival of colors on the horizon, why not elevate your celebrations with a range of refreshing and innovative drinks?
From reimagined classics with a contemporary twist to exotic blends inspired by the vibrant spirit of Holi, these cocktails promise to awaken your taste buds and captivate your guests. So, gather your ingredients, raise your glasses, and let's toast to a joyous and colorful Holi!
1. Mai-Tai: Camikara Aged Rum 3YO
Ingredients:
- Camikara 3YO 60ml
- Monin Blood Orange Syrup 10ml
- Monin Almond syrup 10ml
- Lime Juice 15ml
- Orange Juice 50ml
- Pineapple Juice 50ml
Method: Add the rum and all the other ingredients in the mentioned quantity
Glass: Collins
Garnish: With Orange slice
2. Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Scarlet Spritz
Ingredients:
- Jacob’s Creek Sparkling 75 ml
- Pomegranate Juice 25 ml
- Cranberry Juice 25 ml
- Simple Syrup, Optional
- Pomegranate Jewels, To Garnish
- Cranberry, optional
Method: Ensure that the sparkling wine and juices are well-chilled. Pour the pomegranate and cranberry juice into a chilled tulip or flute. Gently pour the Jacob’s Creek Sparkling wine. Garnish with pomegranate (and cranberries) and serve
3. Ballantine’s Cinnamon Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
- Ballantine’s 7 American Barrel Whisky 50ml
- Cinnamon syrup 10ml
- 4 dashes of orange bitters
- Ice Cubes
Garnish: Orange peel
Method: Add Ballantine’s 7 American Barrel Whisky and cinnamon syrup to an Old Fashioned glass with a few cubes of ice. Add bitters and stir for 30 seconds. Garnish with an orange peel
4. Jacob’s Creek Unvined Riesling Strawberry Fling
Ingredients:
- Fresh strawberries 2
- Sugar 1 tsp
- Lime juice 30ml
- Unvined Riesling 120ml
- Garnish:
- Hibiscus flower or half strawberry
Method: Muddle strawberry and sugar. Add Unvined Riesling and lime and shake Double strain into a martini glass over a hibiscus flower. Add strawberry to the side of the glass
5. Absolut’s Sea Breeze
Ingredients:
- Ice Cubes
- Absolut Vodka 45 ml
- Grapefruit Juice 80 ml
- Cranberry Juice 45 ml
- Wheel Lime 1
Method: Fill a highball glass with ice cubes. Measure and Add 1½ Ounces of Absolut Vodka. Measure and add 2½ Ounces of Grapefruit Juice. Add 1½ Ounces of Cranberry Juice. Garnish with a one Lime Wheel.
(With inputs from IANS)