Discover a tantalizing array of cocktails and mocktails featuring innovative flavors and vibrant ingredients. From the sophisticated Bracing Keri, a mango-infused delight with cardamom tequila and saffron liqueur, to the zesty Mango Margarita, blending fresh mango puree and lime with tequila, each sip is a celebration of tropical indulgence. Dive into the Malt & Malta’s refreshing twist of whiskey, orange marmalade, and lime, or cool off with the Watermelon Mint Cooler’s blend of watermelon, lime, and mint. Whether you’re drawn to the bold Oak Upwing with Black Dog and coffee or the exotic Pharaoh’s Elixir infused with hibiscus, these concoctions promise a delightful escape.
Bracing Keri by Akash Kumar, Le Meridien Gurgaon
Ingredients
Cardamom infused tequila (60ml)
Spiced saffron liqueur (10ml)
Golden mango fresh puree (35ml)
Wild honey (20ml)
Lemon juice (15ml)
Mango yoghurt (30ml for clarification)
Method
Mix all ingredients with mango yoghurt and refrigerate for 24 hours.
Strain the mixture through filter paper.
Pour 120ml of the strained liquid over ice.
Garnish with cumin powder, cardamom powder & rock salt.
Mango Margarita by Shivam Chaudhary, Courtyard By Marriott Gurugram Downtown
Ingredients
Tequila
Triple sec
Fresh mango puree
Freshly squeezed lime juice
Mango slice and chili powder (for garnish)
Malt & Malta
Ingredients
Johnnie Walker Blonde (60ml)
Malta orange marmalade (20ml)
Fresh lime juice (20ml)
Mint leaves
Orange peel (garnish)
Mint sprig (garnish)
Method
Shake all ingredients well.
Strain into a Nick & Nora glass.
Iced Tea My Way
Ingredients
Johnnie Walker Black Label (50ml)
Carbonated Peach tea brew (150ml)
Fresh Orange Wedge (garnish)
Method:
Build all ingredients over ice in a highball glass.
Salter Melon Spiritz
Ingredients
Black & White (60ml)
Melon Syrup (20ml)
Fresh Lime Juice (15ml)
Salt (2gm)
Soda Water (120ml)
Muskmelon Slice (garnish)
Method
Build all ingredients over ice in a wine glass.
Oak Upwing
Ingredients
Black Dog (50ml)
Cold brew coffee (30ml)
Vanilla syrup (10ml)
Vanilla Wafer (garnish)
Method
Shake all ingredients well and strain into a coup glass.
Berry Ginger Dash
Ingredients
Smirnoff (60ml)
Fresh Mulberry (8 pieces)
Fresh lime juice (15ml)
Honey Syrup (25ml)
Fresh Ginger juice (10ml)
Soda water (60ml)
Ginger ale (60ml)
Mint springs and fresh mulberries (garnish)
Method
Muddle mulberries in glass.
Add remaining ingredients and ice cubes.
Top with crushed ice.
Garnish with mint and mulberries in a mule mug.
Beat The Heat
Ingredients
Gordon’s (50ml)
Italian Lemonade (150ml)
Italian Lemon Wedges (garnish)
Method
Build all ingredients over ice in a highball glass.
The Pharaoh’s Elixir by Akshay Gusain, The Connaught, New Delhi
Ingredients
For Hibiscus Concentrate
Dried Hibiscus flowers (1 cup)
Water (2 cups)
Sugar (1/4 cup)
For the Drink
Chilled Hibiscus Concentrate (1/2 cup)
Lemon juice (1-2 tablespoons)
Black salt (1/4 teaspoon)
Chilled water (to adjust consistency)
Mint leaves (for garnish)
Method
Make Hibiscus Concentrate: Simmer hibiscus flowers in water, strain, and dissolve sugar.
Prepare the drink: Combine chilled concentrate, lemon juice, black salt, and water. Stir well.
Chill and Serve: Refrigerate, then serve over ice with mint garnish.
Watermelon Mint Cooler by Abhinav Handa, The Gateway Resort Damdama Lake, Gurgaon
Ingredients
Cubed seedless watermelon (4 cups)
Fresh lime juice (1/4 cup)
Fresh mint leaves (1/4 cup)
Honey or simple syrup (2 tablespoons)
Ice cubes (2 cups)
Mint sprigs (for garnish)
Method
Blend watermelon, lime juice, mint leaves, and honey/syrup until smooth.
Add ice cubes and blend again until slushy.
Pour into glasses, garnish with mint sprigs, and serve immediately.