Make Way For These Boozy Cocktail Concoctions Perfect For A Summer Soiree; Recipes Inside!

by Tejashee Kashyap
Make Way For These Boozy Cocktail Concoctions Perfect For A Summer Soiree; Recipes Inside!

As the sun sets and the warm summer evenings arrive, sipping a well-crafted cocktail becomes a moment of pure pleasure. Whether you prefer a tangy and zesty concoction, a sweet and tropical blend, or a crisp and herb-infused drink, summer cocktail recipes offer something for everyone. These cocktails are crafted to invigorate the senses and evoke a sense of relaxation and indulgence. With endless possibilities, here are some summer cocktail recipes that cater to a wide range of tastes and preferences. Make sure to add some vibrant colours and garnishes, such as umbrellas, fruit slices, or sprigs of mint, to add a touch of visual appeal that enhances the overall experience.

Summer Cocktail Recipes To Try

1. Jamun Cocktail

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-By Varun Sudhakar, Bar and Beverage consultant, Nksha Restaurant, Mumbai

Ingredients:

  • Kala Khatta syrup – 15 ml
  • Lime Juice – 15 ml
  • Tequila – 50 ml
  • Mint Leaf – 10 no’s
  • Kombucha

Method:

  • Muddle the mint leaf and add the rest of the ingredients to the shaker.
  • Add ice and shake. Double-strain the contents into a highball glass with a block of ice.
  • Top up with 30 ml kombucha and mix well.
  • Garnish the glass with a rim of salt and ramphal powder

2. Scottish Breakfast

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-By single malt scotch whisky brand, Balvenie

Ingredients:

  • Assam-infused tea – 50ml
  • Whisky – 125ml
  • Spiced syrup – 25ml ( filtered water, brown sugar, maple syrup, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 star anise and pinch of salt)
  • 4 dashes Olorosso
  • Garnish with star anise

Method:

  • Place all ingredients in a tin; hard shake with cubed ice.
  • Serve in a teacup over a large rock of ice
  • Now, garnish with star anise

Also Read: From Manhattan To Old Fashioned, Here’s How These Whisky Cocktails Got Their Names

3. Mango Spitzer

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-By Gokul Kurhade, Wine Maker, Chateau Indage

Ingredients:

  • Gin – 60ml
  • Fresh Mango Juice – 120ml
  • White wine – 45ml
  • Lime juice – 10ml
  • Sugar syrup – 15ml
  • Top with tonic water

Method:

  • Peel the mango (½) using a sharp knife, and remove the meat of the fruit from the pit.
  • Cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces and make a fresh mango juice
  • In a shaker, add the mentioned ingredients except tonic water with four cubes of ice.
  • Shake it well, fine strain and pour it into a wine goblet glass. Give the spritzer a stir before pouring it into the glass.
  • Add a dash of tonic water.

4. Paloma Margarita

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-By Mexican tequila brand, Patrón Tequila

Ingredients:

  • Tequila – 60ml
  • Grapefruit Cordial – 20ml
  • Hot sauce – 3 dashes
  • Lime Juice – 15ml

Method

  • For the grapefruit cordial, take the leftover peel, and leftover pulp from the juice.
  • Now, add sugar and water in a 1:1 ratio and simmer till it forms a syrup. Bottle it.
  • Shake all ingredients and pour into an Old Fashioned glass.
  • Garnish with salt rim and grapefruit slice

Which of these summer cocktail recipes are you going to try first?

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