Indian Festive Cocktails!
Recipes by Hemant Mundkur, Brand Ambassador, Diageo Bar Academy
The festive season is here. Why not whip up a list of fun cocktails with a hint of Indian spices and give the cocktails a Desi flavour!
Cocktail recipes for Smirnoff Vodka

1] The Smirnoff Betels
No Indian feast is complete without Paan ka Patta. Throw in some in this cocktail?
Glassware:
Collins
Ingredients:
- Smirnoff Red No. 21 45ml
- Betel Leaves 1 nos
- Roasted cumin pwd 1/4th tsp
- Lime Juice 10 ml
- Sugar syrup 10 ml
- Litchi Juice 20ml
- Soda Top up
Method:
Muddle and shake all the ingredients in the list and pour it into a Collins glassware
Garnish:
Betel Leaves

2] Gol Gaprioska
Craving something savoury and delicious? Blend all these tangy and spicy elements and make the perfect chaat.
Glassware:
Cutting Chai glass
Ingredients:
- Smirnoff 30 ml
- Chopped coriander half tsp
- Chopped green chili 1/4th tsp
- Tamarind pulp 1 tsp
- Jaggery syrup 1/4th tsp
- Chat masala, Black salt, roasted cumin powder half tsp
Method:
Gently huddle and mix all the ingredients together in the mixing glass and strain
Garnish:
Poori
Cocktail recipes for Captain Morgan Rum

3] Morgan ji ki Shuruvath
Something sweet for that new beginning? It gets no better with this sweet shuruvath.
Glassware:
Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
- Captain Morgan Original Rum 45 ml
- Date Syrup 10 ml
- Bitters 1 dash
- Star Anise 1 – 2 nos
Method:
Stir all the ingredients well in a shaker and pour it into an Old-Fashioned glass
Garnish:
With some dates

4] Khatta Meetha
Life is always bitter-sweet. Then why shouldn’t your drink be the same?
Glassware:
Collins
Ingredients:
- Captain Morgan Original Rum 45 ml
- Tamarind Juice 25 ml
- Ginger Honey Syrup 15 ml
- Soda Top Up
Method:
Pick all the ingredients on the list and build it up in a Collins glassware
Garnish:
Top it up with soda and some ginger strips

5] Bolly on the Floor
Because when you throw that house party, you HAVE to bring those moves to those bolly tunes with this cocktail.
Glassware:
Tall Glass
Ingredients:
- Captain Morgan Original Rum 45 ml
- Pineapple Juice 45 ml
- Vanilla Ice Cream 1 Scoop
- Coconut Syrup 1 tsp
Method:
Blend all the ingredients well in a blender and pour the contents into a tall glass
Garnish:
Pineapple slices
Note from The Lifestyle Portal – While it’s really nice to celebrate our festivals with a few drinks, our humble request to our readers is to celebrate responsibly and please – don’t drink and drive. Stay safe! 🙂
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