Whether you’re a seasoned cocktail enthusiast or just beginning to explore the world of mixed drinks, there’s always something new and exciting to discover. We’ve curated a collection of amazing cocktail recipes that promise to tantalise your taste buds and ignite your imagination. So, grab your shaker, ice up your glasses, and let’s embark on a cocktail adventure like no other. Cheers to creativity, craftsmanship, and the timeless pleasure of a perfect cocktail recipe.
Best Cocktail Recipes To Try
1. Dark And Stormy By Camikara
Ingredients:
- 3 ounces of ginger beer
- 2 ounces of Camikara 3YO pure cane juice rum
- 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice (optional)
- Lime wedge, for garnish
Method:
- Build the ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice cubes, starting with the ginger beer.
- Add Camikara rum on top.
- Optionally, add the lime juice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
- Serve and enjoy the bold and invigorating flavours of the Dark and Stormy cocktail.
2. Goose Filter Coffee Martini By Grey Goose
Ingredients:
- 45ml Grey Goose Vodka
- 15ml Coffee Liqueur
- 30ml Filter Coffee Reduction
- 10ml Vanilla Syrup
- A pinch of salt
Method:
- Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a chilled Coupe glass.
- Garnish with coffee beans for an aromatic touch.
- Sip and savour the rich flavours of the Goose Filter Coffee Martini.
3. Picante el Mango By Patron
Ingredients:
- 45ml Patron Reposado
- 45ml Mango Salsa Mix
- 20ml Lime juice
- 15ml Agave syrup
- Coriander salt for rimming
Method:
- In a shaker, add all the ingredients.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
- Strain the mixture into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice and rimmed with coriander salt.
- Garnish with a slice of fresh mango for a tropical twist.
- Enjoy the vibrant flavours of the Picante el Mango cocktail.
4. A Dreamy Coastline By Bombay Sapphire
Ingredients:
- 50ml Bombay Sapphire Gin
- 15ml Martini Bianco Vermouth
- 10ml Pallonji’s Ice Cream Soda Reduction
- 2 drops Rosewater
- 2 puffs of Salt mist
- Gold dust-covered chocolate ring for garnish
Method:
- Pour all the ingredients into a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir until adequately chilled and diluted.
- Strain the mixture into an old-fashioned glass with a block of ice.
- Spray the salt mist on top for a salty aroma.
- Garnish with a luxurious gold dust-covered chocolate ring.
- Sip and transport yourself to a dreamy coastline with each sip.
5. Lemon Berry Breeze By Rock Paper Rum
Ingredients:
- 45ml Zesty Lemon Rum
- 2-3 Fresh Strawberries
- 2-3 Kaffir Lime Leaves
- Club Soda
- Sprite
- Lots of ice
Method:
- Muddle fresh strawberries and kaffir lime leaves in a cocktail shaker.
- Add Zesty Lemon Rum to the shaker and shake well.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- Top up the glass with a refreshing mix of club soda and Sprite.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge or a strawberry for an extra burst of flavour.
- Enjoy the cool and tangy lemon berry breeze on a sunny day.
6. Espresso Cold Brew Negroni By Third Wave Coffee
Ingredients:
- 30ml espresso
- 30ml gin
- 30ml sweet vermouth
- 30ml Campari
- Orange peel for garnish
Method:
- In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine the espresso, gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari.
- Stir well until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over ice.
- Garnish with a twist of orange peel for a citrusy aroma.
- Savour the rich and complex flavours of the Espresso Cold Brew Negroni.
7. Mocha Mint Julep By Third Wave Coffee
Ingredients:
- 90ml cold brew concentrate
- 60ml bourbon
- 30ml chocolate liqueur
- Fresh mint leaves
- Crushed ice
Method:
- Muddle a few mint leaves in the bottom of a glass.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Pour in the cold brew concentrate, bourbon, and chocolate liqueur.
- Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint for a refreshing aroma.
- Indulge in the delightful fusion of coffee, chocolate, and mint in the Mocha Mint Julep.
8. The Peachy One By Belvedere
Ingredients:
- 40ml Belvedere Vodka
- 10ml Crème de Peche
- 20ml Lemon Juice
- 5ml Sugar Syrup
- 10ml English Breakfast Tea
Method:
- Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously to mix the flavours.
- Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel for a touch of citrus freshness.
- Sip and enjoy the sweet and fruity notes of The Peachy One.
9. Demerara Old Fashioned By Pitbull Dark Rum
Ingredients:
- 60ml Pitbull Dark Rum
- 1.5 tsp. Jaggery powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- Rosemary needles
- Rosemary or cinnamon stick for garnish
Method:
- Fill a mixing glass with ice.
- Add Pitbull Rum, jaggery, and cinnamon powder to the glass.
- Drop in some rosemary needles.
- Mix, stir, and mellow the flavours.
- Double-strain the mixture over fresh ice in an Old Fashioned glass.
- Garnish with a sprig of rosemary or a cinnamon stick for a rustic touch.
- Savour the rich and aromatic Demerara Old Fashioned.
10. Passion-fruit And Elderflower Martini By Gunjit Singh Chawla, Corporate Chef at Independence Brewing Company
Ingredients:
- 60ml Grater than Gin
- 15ml Passion fruit syrup
- 15ml Elderflower syrup
- 45ml Orange juice
Method:
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add all the ingredients.
- Shake well to blend the flavours.
- Strain the mixture into a Martini glass.
- Garnish with an orange slice for a vibrant presentation.
- Sip and savour the fruity and floral notes of the passion fruit and elderflower martini.
11. Pom Pom Lime By Nishant K Gaurav, Lead Mixologist, Guppy
Ingredients:
- 45ml Gin
- 15ml Mastiha
- 30ml Pomegranate Cordial
- 4-5 Mint Leaves
- 10ml Lemon Juice
- 3-4 drops of Stillabunt
Method:
- Chill a coupe glass.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine all the ingredients.
- Shake well with ice.
- Do a hard, dry shake to achieve a creamy consistency.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with printed rice paper and a mint leaf for an elegant touch.
- Enjoy the refreshing Pom Pom Lime with its delightful blend of flavours.
12. Heat Check By Marièta
Ingredients:
- Tequila Blanco
- Coriander
- Jalapeño
- Cucumber
- Celery salt
Method:
- Begin by blending fresh coriander and jalapeños.
- Filter the blended mixture.
- Add in-house cucumber cold-press juice to the mix.
- Balance the acidity with a sweetener to complement the tartness of the fresh lime juice.
- Serve in a glass rimmed with celery salt over a block of ice.
- Garnish with a charred jalapeño for a spicy kick.
- Enjoy the fiery flavours of the Heat Check cocktail.
13. Bandarful Espresso Martini By Siddhant Hule, Brand Ambassador, Himmaleh Spirits
Ingredients:
- 15ml Bandarful Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
- 45ml Vodka
- 1 Shot of Espresso
- 7.5ml Sugar Syrup
- 3-4 Fresh Coffee Beans for Garnish
Method:
- Mix all the ingredients in a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously.
- Double-strain the concoction into a martini glass.
- Garnish with fresh coffee beans for an aromatic touch.
- Sip and savour the rich and indulgent flavours of the Bandarful Espresso Martini.
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14. Devil’s Rhapsody By Lucifer’s Gold Whisky
Ingredients:
- 60ml Lucifer’s Gold Whisky
- 25ml Ginger Liqueur
- 15ml Fresh Lime Juice
- 15ml Honey Syrup (Equal Parts Honey and Warm Water, Mixed)
- 2 Dashes of Spiced Route Aromatic Bitters
- Mint Sprig for Garnish
Method:
- Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir for 20 seconds.
- Pour the mixture into a glass.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
- Enjoy the complex and harmonious flavours of the Devil’s Rhapsody cocktail.
15. Cuervo Tropical Sunrise By Jose Cuervo
Ingredients:
- 60ml Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila
- 120-150ml Fresh Orange Juice
- 5ml Grenadine Syrup
Method:
- Build up the ingredients in a highball or Collins glass.
- Enjoy the vibrant colours and flavours of the Cuervo Tropical Sunrise.
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16. Morpheus Snowball By Morpheus XO Brandy
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces Morpheus Brandy
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- A portion of egg white (optional)
- 2 to 3 ounces of ginger ale
Method:
- In a cocktail shaker, combine Morpheus Brandy, simple syrup, and optionally egg white.
- Fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously to ensure proper mixing, especially if using egg white.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top it off with ginger ale.
- Serve and enjoy the refreshing Morpheus Snowball!
17. Ginger Monkey By William Grant And Sons
Ingredients:
- 60ml Monkey Shoulder Original
- 120ml Dry Ginger Ale
- 1 Orange Wedge
Method:
- Fill a long glass with ice.
- Pour in Monkey Shoulder and dry ginger ale.
- Gently stir.
- Garnish with the orange wedge.
- Sip and enjoy the refreshing Ginger Monkey cocktail.
18. Oak Upwing By Diageo India
Ingredients:
- 50ml Black Dog
- 30ml Cold brew coffee
- 10ml Vanilla syrup
- Vanilla Wafer for Garnish
Method:
- Shake all the ingredients well.
- Strain into a coup glass.
- Garnish with a vanilla wafer.
- Enjoy the rich and velvety flavours of the Oak Upwing cocktail.
19. Green Tea & Cucumber Gin By Life by Follis
Ingredients:
- 1 litre brewed green tea, room temperature or cold
- 3 cucumbers (save a few slices for garnish)
- 100g mint
- 100ml lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 200ml gin
- 2 kiwis (for a sweeter version)
- Pinch of salt
Method:
- Brew the green tea at 80 degrees for 3 minutes.
- In a pitcher, add the green tea, lemon juice, and honey.
- Blend cucumbers and mint until chunky, then add half of the green tea mixture.
- Combine everything in the pitcher and stir until well-mixed.
- Serve with giant ice cubes and garnish with mint, cucumbers, and kiwis.
- Sip and enjoy the refreshing and revitalising Green Tea & Cucumber Gin cocktail.
Enjoy exploring these diverse and flavourful cocktail recipes!
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