8 Cocktails That Pair Well With Indian Cuisine

1. Old Fashioned

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2. Margarita

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3. Mojito

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4. Gin & Tonic

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5. Bloody Mary

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6. Whisky Sour

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7. Mai Tai

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8. Daiquiri

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