Diwali 2023: Mixologist Apeksh. A Shares 3 Exciting Cocktails

Diwali is here and we are all super excited to celebrate the festival. Also known as the festival of lights, it is celebrated in a grand way all over the country. On this day, we decorate our houses with rangolis, light diyas and indulge in various delectable dishes. According to the Hindu calendar, it is observed in the month of Kartik and this year Diwali falls on November 12. 

The festive feast of Diwali includes motichoor laddoo, malpua, kaju katli, gulab jamun, kachoris, puri, chole and so on. We also invite friends and family to our homes and celebrate the festival together with fun games like cards and dum chardes. So, if you also have planned the same for Diwali, we have brought you some boozy drinks that you can serve your guests. 

Here are three exciting festive cocktails shared by mixologist Apeksh. A, Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore. 

Mango Rum Lassi 


Ingredients: 

  • Mango as required 
  • Banana as required 
  • Coconut Water  
  • Rum 
  • Honey 
  • Turmeric and cinnamon 

Method: 

  • Blend all the ingredients together. 

Garnish: 

  • Fresh mint leaves and a sprinkle of cinnamon. 
  • For extra spice add ancho chili powder. 

Sugarcane Mojito 


Ingredients: 

  • Lemon chunks 
  • Mint leaves 
  • Lime juice 
  • Rum 
  • Sugar cane juice 
  • Rock salt

Method: 

  • Put ice in the glass. 
  • Put lemon chunks in it and mint leaves. 
  • Muddle it and add sugar cane juice to it. 
  • Pour rum and top it up with sprite. 

Garnish: 

  • Sugar cane straws and spicy salt. 

Chai White Russian 

Ingredients:

  • Vanilla infused vodka 
  • Chai 
  • Cream (light or half & half) 

Method: 

  • Add all the ingredients together. 

Garnish: 

  • Chai powder and cinnamon stick.