May 13th, this weekend, is World Cocktail Day. And what better way to celebrate than trying out some of creative concoctions yourself, at home? You can play around with your favourite ingredients, mix and match delicious flavours and add your spirits. These cocktails can be totally customized according to your taste. Ali Hamdan, Hilton Maldives Amingiri’s Head Mixologist and Beverage Manager and Yangdup Lama, Budweiser Magnum Double Barrel Whiskey, Mixologist share some of their favourite cocktail recipes. These are both quick and fancy! Scroll down to try your hand at being the most natural semi-professional mixologist.
CURRY HIGHBALL
This cocktail is purely inspired by Maldives’ local scents and flavors, served in a highball glass.
Ingredients
- 3 Curry leaves
- 20 ml House made passion fruit puree
- 20 ml Pressed lemon juice
- 15 ml Simple Syrup
- 60 ml Beefeater 24 Gin
- 90 ml Tepache, fermented in the Cocktail Lab
Method
Muddle and shake
Garnish - Dehydrated pineapple and curry leaves
ASMARALOKA
A curation that highlights Hilton Maldives Amingiri’s reduced-waste approach – this recipe ensures that no part of the pineapple is discarded. This cocktail is simply served in a rock glass.
Ingredients
- 40 ml Havana Club Añejo 3 yrs
- 20 ml Malibu
- 80 ml Clarified pineapple
- 30 ml House made pineapple elixir
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 3 drops Saline solution House made passion fruit foam
- Dried pineapple
Method
Stirred
Garnish - Dehydrated pineapple
ROASTED TOASTED MANHATTAN
Indulge in the bold, complex flavors of the Roasted Toasted Manhattan Cocktail, featuring a delightful touch of caramel sweetness and coffee bitter. This silky-smooth nightcap offers the perfect balance of taste and character, making it a treat for anyone who appreciates a unique and flavorful cocktail.
Ingredients
- 50 ml Budweiser Magnum Double Barrel Whiskey
- 30 ml Reduced Budweiser Magnum Beer
- 20 ml Caramel Cordial
- 20 ml Black Espresso
Method
Shaken and served straight
Garnish- Grated toasted almond
AMERICAN PIE
An elaborate recipe, this cocktail boasts a full-bodied taste profile with a combination of sweet tart and oaky vanillin flavors - leaving you with a long lingering finish. It's serves as a perfect concoction for enjoying on a cozy evening or as a dessert drink.
Ingredients
- 60 ml Budweiser Magnum Double Barrel Whiskey
- 60 ml Apple juice reduction
- 10 ml Maple syrup
- 10 ml Fresh lime juice
Method
Shaken and strained into a stem glass
Garnish - Dehydrated apple and grated cinnamon powder
