Whether you are a cocktail enthusiast or are looking to try something new, what better occasion than World Cocktail Day? This year, you can skip the boring concoctions and try your hand at making something unique to enjoy with your friends or family. No matter what your spirit of choice is, we have the perfect lineup of delicious cocktail recipes that will take your World Cocktail Day celebration to the next level. Whether you plan on sipping on it with a wholesome dinner or serving it to your friends, these recipes are simply perfect to make your evening special. Get ready with your shaker and spirits and try these amazing cocktail recipes at home.
Best World Cocktail Day Recipes To Try At Home
1. Tropical Whisky Sour
Ingredients:
- 60 ml DOAAB Limited Edition Single Malt Whisky
- 20 ml Monin passion fruit purée
- 15 ml lime juice
- 1 sprig rosemary
- Dash of Angostura bitters
- Fresh rosemary for garnish
Method:
- Lightly muddle a sprig of rosemary in a cocktail shaker to release its aroma.
- Add DOAAB whisky, passion fruit purée, lime juice, bitters, and ice.
- Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a fresh sprig of rosemary.
2. The Guntur Firecracker
Ingredients:
- 45 ml Terai India Craft Gin
- 20 ml mango purée
- 10 ml fresh lime juice
- 10 ml simple syrup
- A pinch of Guntur chilli powder
- Soda water to top up
- Ice
Method:
- In a shaker, combine Terai Gin, mango purée, lime juice, simple syrup, and a pinch of Guntur chilli powder.
- Add ice and shake well until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a highball or Collins glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top up with soda water.
- Garnish with a thin mango slice or a lime wheel.
3. Toki Matcha Haiboru
Ingredients:
- 45 ml Toki Suntory Whisky
- 10 g granulated sugar
- 10 ml warm water
- 5 g Matcha Tea
- 20 ml fresh lemon juice
- 100 ml tonic water
- 1 clear pencil ice
- 1 lemon peel
Method:
- Dissolve the granulated sugar in warm water.
- Sift the matcha tea and add it to the sugar solution, whisking until smooth.
- In a highball glass, add the clear ice and Toki Suntory Whisky, stirring gently.
- Add the tonic water and top up the glass with the matcha sugar solution.
- Squeeze lemon peel over the drink, stir, and garnish.
4. Chikmagalur
Ingredients:
- 50 ml Jim Beam Bourbon
- 45 ml raw orange juice
- 30 ml fresh espresso
- 30 ml hazelnut syrup or liqueur
- Edible rice paper for garnish
Method:
- Add bourbon, raw orange juice, espresso, and hazelnut syrup to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a coupe glass.
- Garnish with edible rice paper on top.
5. Chopta
Ingredients:
- 50 ml Smirnoff Vodka
- 30 ml rhododendron cordial or syrup
- 60 ml strained watermelon juice
- 20 ml citric acid solution or lime juice
- Edible rice paper for garnish
Method:
- Mix all ingredients and clarify (if advanced prep is possible).
- For a simpler version, shake vodka, rhododendron syrup, watermelon juice, and citric acid with ice.
- Fine strain the mixture into a coupe or rocks glass.
- Garnish with edible rice paper.
6. Paper Plane
Ingredients:
- 25 ml The Glenlivet 12 Year Old
- 25 ml Aperol
- 25 ml Amaro
- 25 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
Method:
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with cubed ice.
- Shake well.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a twist of orange zest and enjoy this World Cocktail Day drink!
7. Horse’s Neck Highball
Ingredients:
- 50 ml Chivas Regal XV
- 100 ml soda
- 2 dashes of bitters
- Lemon twist for garnish
Method:
- Add Chivas Regal XV, soda, and bitters to a highball glass with ice.
- Lightly stir to combine.
- Garnish with an extra-long lemon twist.
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8. Grant’s Basil Smash
Ingredients:
- 60 ml Grant’s Triple Wood Whisky
- 4-5 basil leaves
- 25 ml cucumber syrup
- 20 ml lime juice
- Basil leaf for garnish
Method:
- Add Grant’s Triple Wood Whisky, basil leaves, cucumber syrup, and lime juice into a cocktail shaker.
- Muddle slightly to release the flavour of the basil.
- Shake over ice and strain into an old-fashioned glass.
- Garnish with a fresh basil leaf.
9. Ochre Scarlet Sunset
Ingredients:
- 50 ml Ochre Peach & Cherry Vodka
- 30 ml fresh grapefruit juice
- 10 ml agave syrup
- 50 ml grapefruit soda
- Grapefruit slice & cherry for garnish
Method:
- Combine Ochre Peach & Cherry Vodka, fresh grapefruit juice, and agave syrup in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with grapefruit soda.
- Garnish with a grapefruit slice and a cherry.
10. Tula By Jeetu Yadav, Mixologist, DoubleTree by Hilton Goa, Panaji
Ingredients:
- 60 ml gin
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric (or 1 tsp freshly grated turmeric)
- 45 ml honey
- 90 ml orange juice
- 30 ml lemon juice
- Ice cubes
Method:
- Add the gin, turmeric, honey, orange juice, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake well for 15–20 seconds until the mixture is chilled and well combined.
- Strain the cocktail into a glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a slice of orange or lime to add a touch of freshness.
11. The Cobbler
Ingredients:
- 40 ml The Macallan Double Cask 12 Years Old
- 10 ml lemon juice
- 20 ml freshly pressed apple juice
- 5 ml elderflower cordial
- Fruit slices and a mint sprig for garnish
Method:
- Add all ingredients to an ice-filled shaker.
- Shake well to mix and chill the ingredients.
- Strain into a highball glass filled with crushed ice.
- Top off with soda water for a refreshing finish.
- Garnish with fruit slices and a mint sprig to enhance the visual appeal and aroma.
12. El Mango Fuego
Ingredients:
- 60 ml Las Maracas Reposado
- 20 ml avocado juice
- 20 ml mango juice
- 15 ml agave syrup
- 20 ml fresh lime juice
- 7 ml jalapeño brine
- A handful of fresh coriander
Method:
- In a shaker, combine Las Maracas Reposado, avocado juice, mango juice, agave syrup, lime juice, jalapeño brine, and fresh coriander.
- Add ice to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for about 15–20 seconds to ensure all flavours meld together.
- Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh coriander leaves or a slice of lime for extra flavour.
13. Shades Off Green By Sahil Essani, Bar Manager, Muro, Bengaluru
Ingredients:
- 20 ml Bombay Sapphire gin
- 2.5 ml Laphroaig mist
- 20 ml Shades of Green Mix
- 40 ml Chenin Blanc wine
- 30 ml soda
- Raw mango crisp for garnish
Method:
- In a shaker, combine Bombay Sapphire gin, Laphroaig mist, Shades of Green mix, and Chenin Blanc.
- Add ice and shake to chill the ingredients.
- Strain into a glass and top with soda water for a light effervescence.
- Garnish this World Cocktail Day drink with raw mango crisp to elevate the presentation and flavour profile.
14. Negroni
Ingredients:
- 45 ml Pumori Gin
- 30 ml Sweet Vermouth
- 30 ml Campari
- An orange peel for garnish
Method:
- Chill the mixing glass by filling it with ice to help balance the temperature of the cocktail.
- Add the Pumori gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari to the chilled glass.
- Stir well for about 30 seconds to properly combine and chill the ingredients.
- Strain into an old-fashioned glass with a large ice cube.
- Express the orange peel over the drink by twisting it to release the oils, then drop it in as a garnish.
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