Ginuary Is the New January: Savor These Cocktails at 14 of Mumbai's Restaurants

January just got more exciting with spirits riding high on Ginuary. Ginuary, an annual global month-long celebration of gin is all about indulging in unique Gin based cocktails — throughout the month. The perfect drink all year round becomes even more special in January, because it’s winter time, and gin is fruit and botanical and very high in ABV, which is important because it is perfect for warming up during this freezing month.

Here’s a list of cocktails from the best restaurants in Mumbai celebrating Ginuary- with the best cocktails that celebrate gin in every single way! Grab your purses, grab your glasses and run to these hot, hip places to taste the golden elixir called Gin in the best cocktails of Ginuary!

1. Coral Cove cooler at KoaExperience Coral cove cooler, an Elderflower Serenade crisp gin that dances with fresh cucumber, serenading your senses with a symphony of botanical delights. Sings of fresh botanical wonders. It takes you on an exhilarating journey through a world of eclectic tastes and endless excitement.
2. The Kyoto Tea Party at NeumaPrepare to celebrate in Kyoto style at Neuma, with their finest gin-based cocktail, Kyoto Tea celebrate. This drink tastes like a garden party on a cool summer evening, thanks to the sweet-sour-umami oleo saccharum, freshly squeezed lime juice, and lemongrass kombucha.
3. Martini at MilloOnly a few restaurants in town can do the original, iconic drink well–and Millo brings it so close to perfection that you’ll feel like 007 drinking it. Remember to order it shaken, not stirred. With just enough vermouth to glaze the sides of the glass and an ice cold shake of the driest Gin, this cocktail will make you the coolest spy in town.
4. Merlion Ginsling at AmazoniaWith fresh pineapple juice, bitters, and just a hint of lime, this Singaporean classic feels and tastes like a beach day. This refreshing afternoon cocktail is served chilled in a tall glass and topped with a strip of pineapple and flowers to imitate Singapore’s famed Merlion. Like everything else in Singapore, it is sweet and straightforward. Amazonia has mastered the art of gin.
5. Green Jade Garden at YazuMy personal favourite in all of these is *this* SPECTACULAR, mouthwatering cocktail by Yazu. Crafted to taste exactly like a zen garden would taste, with a balance of garden infused gin, sake, vermouth, lime juice, honey, fresh turmeric and tonic water, this g&t twist will take you to a monastery with its sweet, refreshing taste that both cleanses your palate and helps you to relax.
6. Gitterati at Cray CraftEveryone and their uncle knows that Cray Craft is *the* place to go for cocktails in Andheri, whether after work, with pals, or with your sweetheart. But what is the finest cocktail at the best bar in town? Look no further. Do yourself a favor by ordering a round of Glitterati for the table. This drink, made with real Jamun juice, Gin, elderflower, and tonic water, will make you wonder why you ever drank anything other than Gin. This classic is delicate, exquisite, yet still untamed and untamable. Don’t miss it.
7. Deconstructed Picante at one8 CommuneThis is the perfect drink for Gin lovers. Complete with an assortment of delicious in house tidbits, this gin drink puts a spin on the original picante with a spicy and sweet flavour that compliments the delicious snacks that come on a platter with it. Head to one8 to try this fabulous new cocktail that will leave yourworld spinning!
8. Purple Rain at DitasDitas is making history with Purple Rain, a gin-based cocktail. Based on the Prince song of the same name, this drink will make you fall in love. This majestic violet nectar, which is made with Tanqueray, basil, lime, blue pea tea, and tonic water, is delicate yet flavorful, with the sweet blue pea tea and medicinal tonic taking centre stage, and the lime giving the ideal balance of sour. This drink tastes exactly how it looks: amazing.
9. Atlantic Litchi Sour at EpitomeEpitome is well-known for its vegetarian and multi-cuisine menu, but its beverages stand out even more than the delicious food. This drink is particularly popular among mixologists, who prepare it with litchi puree, fresh pomegranate juice, lime juice, sugar, and, of course, gin.
10. Shikoku Cooler at Pa Pa YaPa Pa Ya’s new menu offers delicious sushi, desserts, and more, but you don’t need to hear about it. Pa Pa Ya is well-known for its expertly produced Pan Asian cuisine, but it should also be renowned for this cocktail, which contains gin, orange juice, kaffir leaves, peach puree, and orange blossom water. This drink will both soothe and elevate your spirits. The zesty taste of oranges, the freshness of orange flower, the harshness of kaffir lime, and the dry sweetness of Gin all combine to make this cocktail an excellent accompaniment to a hearty lunch at Pa Pa Ya.
11. Spanish G&T at Blue Bop CafeWhen you take a drink of this, you’ll hear a flamenco guitar play a beautiful song, and the afternoon siesta will wash over you. Bluebop has the classics covered with this cocktail. With umami flavors from rosemary, orange bitters, tonic water, and the subtle spice of fresh black pepper mixed with kaffir lime and Gin, this G&T will transport you to a Spanish field, with the warm sun on your face and Spanish music in your ears.
12. Pornstar martini at The NinesA traditional cocktail turned on its head- with passionfruit, French vanilla, and the distinct juniper berry flavour of gin, this martini is a combination of flavours you never thought could work well together, but the gin ties everything perfectly together to create a distinct tasting cocktail that is so incredible you’ll never stop drinking it. The Nines takes this bar classic and elevates it to another level with real french vanilla.
13. Beachside Bliss at The Coconut BoyTransport to sun, sand and more with this delicious Yuzu Basil cocktail that captures the essence of Goa in a singular sip- at the Coconut Boy, Gin is served in the best possible way. This will chase away all the new years’ and winter blues.
14. G&T SPECIALS at Cosy BoxAt Cosy box, you can dance the night away! They have a variety of cocktails dedicated to Gin, exclusively. Berry Potter (with blueberries and kaffir lime), Ti Tonic (with sage, lemon peel and tonic water), and Gulp Iver’s Travels ( with gin, tequila, coffee, and lavender) are only some of the examples.