Raise a Glass to Diwali: 5 Festive Cocktail Recipes for a Spirited Celebration

Indulge in the essence of Diwali with three exquisite Diwali cocktail recipes that promise to elevate your festive celebrations. These cocktails are a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, designed to add a touch of sophistication to your festivities. From the fragrant and spice-infused concoctions to the vibrant and visually stunning drinks, these recipes cater to a range of palates and preferences, ensuring that your Diwali gatherings are not only filled with culinary delights but also feature libations that sparkle with the spirit of the Festival of Lights. Get ready to raise a glass to the radiant and joyous ambiance of Diwali!

Here are three recipes by .

Mango Rum Lassi by Apeksh. A, Mixologist, The Bengaluru Brasserie, Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore

Ingredients:

• Mango

• Banana

• 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

GULAB JAMUN SOUR  by Diageo 

 Ingrédients :

• Johnnie Walker Black label: 60ml
• Gulab jamun Syrup (or Sugar Syrup): 15ml
• Lemon Juice: 20ml
• 1 No. Egg white
• Garnish: Orange Peel

Method:  

• Add ingredients to the shaker and do dry shake.
• Add ice to the shaker and shake hard
• Pour into a chilled whisky glass and garnish

Sugarcane Mojito by Apeksh. A, Mixologist, The Bengaluru Brasserie, Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore

Ingredients:

• Lemon chunks

• Mint leaves

• Lime juice

• Rum

• Sugar cane juice

• Rock salt

Method:

• Take ice in the glass

• Put lemon chucnka 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 by Apeksh. A, Mixologist, The Bengaluru Brasserie, Hyatt Centric MG Road Bangalore

Ingredients:

• Vanilla infused vodka

• Chai

• Cream (light or half & half)

Method:

• Add all the ingredients together

Garnish:

• Chai powder and cinnamon stick

BLACK DOG GOLD COIN

 Ingredients:

• Black Dog Scotch Whisky: 60 ml
• Cinnamon Syrup: 15 ml
• White Wine: 30 ml
• Apple Slice: 2
• Cinnamon Sticks: 2
• Ice

Method

• Grab a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice
• Pour Black Dog Scotch Whisky, Cinnamon Syrup, and white wine into the cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously to combine the ingredients well
• Using a cocktail strainer, strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice
• Garnish with two slices of apple and cinnamon sticks on the edge