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Imagine a Holi party without delicious and fashioned cocktails. It seems like any mundane day and not a festive gathering. These refreshing alcoholic beverages have become a huge part of celebrations. From whisky-based drinks to tequila-infused beverages, even mixologists have become creative in making these liquid refreshments show stoppers.
Hemali Bendre, mixologist and Diageo’s Brand Ambassador, shared a few recipes that will help you take your bartending skills up a notch. Do you want to drink to shine out at the Holi party? Not the recipes, and follow them to the dot to create bold and Instagrammable beverages.
White As Jasmine
- 50 ml vodka
- 20 ml jasmine tea syrup
- 20 ml starfruit juice
- 2 dashes of vegan foamer
Method
- Shake all the ingredients well.
Glassware
- Coupe
Garnish
- Starfruit slice
Blue As Pea Flowers
Ingredients
- 60 ml whisky
- 30 ml blue pea and lavender cordial
- 100 ml soda water
Method
- Build up in a highball glass.
Glassware
- Highball
Garnish
Fresh Blue Pea Flower
Ice
- Cubes
Yellow As Pineapples
Ingredients
- 60 ml whisky
- 15 ml spiced pineapple syrup
- 10 ml maple syrup
- 30 ml fresh lime soda
- 0.5 grams of salt
- 2 dashes of vegan foamer
- 10 ml Italian bitter aperitif
Method
- Shake all ingredients well and float the Italian Bitter Aperitif on top.
Glassware
- Old Fashioned
Garnish
- Italian Bitter Aperitif float with Charred Pineapple Slice
Ice
- Block
Red As Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 45 ml whiskey
- 120 ml tomato juice
- 2 dashes of green tabasco sauce
- 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
- 10 ml fresh lime juice
- 0.5 gm celery salt
Method
- Roll the ingredients well.
Glassware
- Highball
Garnish
- Celery Salt Rim with Fresh Celery Sticks
Ice
- Cubes
Orange As An Orange
Ingredients
- 45 ml whiskey
- 10 ml orange liquor
- 2 dashes of orange bitters
Method
- Stir well.
Glassware
- Old Fashioned
Garnish
- Orange and White Chocolate Crisp
Ice
- Block
