Throwing A Last-Minute Diwali Party? These 5 Cocktail Mixers And 5 Cocktail Recipes Will Keep The Spirits High!

Diwali is just around the corner, and if you are thinking of throwing a party at the last minute, you might be wondering what to serve your guests. Sure, you can get the food delivered or make easy snacks at home. But what about the drinks? You can’t serve just soft drinks or juices. That would be boring! Now, what about cocktails? They are easy, fancy, and can be made in a jiffy. All you need is the right mixers and a few ingredients from your pantry. So, here are 5 of the best cocktail mixers available in India, with 5 cocktail recipes you can make for your Diwali party. These recipes are straightforward, but you can always experiment!

5 Best Cocktail Mixers For Your Diwali Party

1. Jimmy’s Cocktail

Jimmy’s Cocktails is one of the best cocktail mixers you will find in India. It’s premium, low-calorie, and made with natural flavours without any artificial sweeteners. The best part? You can make a variety of drinks like Espresso Martinis, Green Apple Martinis, margaritas, and more. This cocktail mixer should be on your list if you often throw house parties, especially during Diwali.

2. Svami

Your guests would be delighted if you served them drinks made with Svami mixers. Whether it’s gin, whiskey, rum, tequila, or even coffee, you can easily don a bartender’s hat and whip up a cocktail masterpiece. Svami promises drinks made for celebrations; from Cucumber Tonic Water to Grapefruit Tonic Water, they have all the flavours waiting for you.

3. Sepoy & Co.

Next up is Sepoy & Co., another great mixer brand. It’s all-natural, low-calorie, and made with pure Himalayan water and natural quinine. You can craft cocktails at home without worrying about excess sugar or calories. The mixers have a sophisticated, natural flavour profile and work well for drinks like a classic G&T, a Campari tonic for the old-schoolers, or even mocktails if alcohol isn’t your thing.

4. Bartisans

From Raid and Run(made with jamun and cumin) to Enchanted (with lychee and star anise), Bartisans’ mixers are truly one of a kind. Your cocktails will never taste the same once you start using these small-batch, low-calorie mixers. And since Diwali is just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to try them. Each flavour is unique and will keep your taste buds asking for more.

5. House Of Mixers

This is the ultimate mixer you might be missing out on! Just like its tagline says, “Life’s too short for boring drinks,” House of Mixers doesn’t offer regular mixers; they make cocktail bombs! Yes, in powdered bomb form! Just drop the bomb in a glass, wait 30 seconds, add your choice of liquor, and that’s it. Your cocktail is ready for the night. Perfect for those last-minute Diwali plans!

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5 Classic Cocktail Recipes You Can Make Using These Mixers

Now that you know which mixers to get, let’s move on to 5 classic cocktail recipes you can make for last-minute Diwali parties. These are simple, timeless, and sure to impress your guests.

1. Cosmopolitan With Jimmy’s Cocktails

You can never go wrong with a Cosmopolitan. It’s balanced, tart, and sweet, pairs perfectly with your Diwali snacks like kebabs and sizzlers.

Ingredients:

• 60 ml Jimmy’s Cosmopolitan Mixer
  
• 15 ml Vodka
  
• Ice cubes
  
• Orange peel or a slice of lemon for garnish
  

Method:

• Fill a martini glass with ice.
• Add vodka and top it with Jimmy’s Cocktail Mixer. Stir well to combine.
• Garnish with an orange peel or lemon slice, and that’s it, your Cosmopolitan is ready!

2. Boozy Espresso Tonic With Svami

Perfect for coffee lovers, this boozy drink is a refreshing twist on the classic espresso martini.

Ingredients:

• Svami Tonic Water (original or grapefruit flavour)
  
• 30 ml Vodka
  
• 30 ml Cold espresso (1 shot)
  
• Orange zest or coffee beans for garnish
  
• Ice cubes
  

Method:

• Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour vodka over it.
• Add tonic water until half full.
• Slowly pour the cold espresso on top without mixing. Let it create a layered effect with foam sitting on top.
• Garnish with coffee beans or orange zest. Serve immediately.

3. Campari Tonic With Sepoy & Co.

Campari is an Italian liqueur known for its bright red colour and blend of botanicals. It’s aromatic, slightly bitter, and perfect for a refreshing cocktail. This is one of the best cocktail recipes for your Diwali party!

Ingredients:

• 45 ml Campari
  
• 100 ml Sepoy’& Co.’s Spiced Grapefruit Tonic Water
  
• Grapefruit peel for garnish
  
• Ice cubes
  

Method:

• Take an old-fashioned whiskey glass and fill it with ice cubes.
• Pour Campari over the ice.
• Top with Sepoy & Co.’s spiced grapefruit tonic water
• Garnish with a grapefruit peel. Simple, classic, and elegant.

4. Guava Martini With Bartisans

Inspired by the nostalgic guava-chilli combo, this cocktail uses Bartisans’ Childhood Crush mixer, a blend of sweet, salty guava and coconut with a spicy kick. It pairs beautifully with gin, rum, tequila, or vodka. This is a classic cocktail recipe, but yes, with a modern twist! 

Ingredients:

• 120 ml Bartisans Childhood Crush Mixer
  
• 50 ml Gin
  
• Ice cubes
  
• A slice of guava and mint leaves for garnish
  

Method:

• Take a martini glass and fill it with ice cubes.
• Add gin to the glass.
• Pour the mixer, and stir well.
• Garnish with a guava slice and mint leaves. It’s refreshing, fun, and a cocktail your guests will ask for again and again.

5. Aam Panna Daiquiri With House Of Mixers

Summer might be over, but if you still crave that tangy Aam Panna flavour, this one’s for you. You can make this Aam-Azing Panna classic cocktail recipe for your Diwali party in just five minutes.

Ingredients:

• 120 ml Club soda
  
• 15 ml Vodka
  
• 1 Aam-Azing Panna Bomb by House of Mixers
  
• Ice cubes
  
• Mint leaves for garnish
  

Method:

• Pour soda into a glass.
• Drop the Aam-Azing bomb in. Let it fizz and dissolve completely.
• Add vodka to the glass.
• Add ice cubes and stir gently, garnish with mint leaves. Done! A perfect Diwali cocktail!

So, these are the 5 best cocktail mixers and 5 easy cocktail recipes you can make for your Diwali party. They are quick, fun, and won’t take more than five minutes. You just need the right mixers and ingredients on your table.

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When are you planning to throw that lavish Diwali card party with these easy cocktail recipes? Do let us know! Your guests will surely leave in high spirits! 

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