Get ready to elevate your Holi celebrations with a splash of vibrant colors and refreshing flavors! Indulge in these delightful Holi-inspired cocktails, each crafted to capture the essence of the festival. From the zesty Tamarind Tequila Sunrise to the fruity Gulab Sangria, these cocktails are sure to add a burst of joy to your festivities. So, gather your loved ones and raise a glass to the spirit of Holi with these irresistible concoctions.
Here are 6 Holi colours inspired cocktails by Chef Gautam Mehrishi, Corporate Executive Chef, Club Mahindra. Cheers to a colorful and flavorful celebration!
Orange – Tamarind Tequila Sunrise:
Ingredients:
60 ml tequila
120 ml orange juice
30 ml tamarind syrup (prepared with tamarind paste and sugar)
Splash of grenadine
Orange slice and maraschino cherry for garnish
Instructions:
Fill a glass with ice cubes.
Pour tequila and orange juice over the ice.
Stir in the tamarind syrup.
Slowly pour grenadine over the back of a spoon so it sinks to the bottom, creating a gradient effect.
Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
Violet- Jamun Magic:
Ingredients:
60 ml gin
3-4 ripe jamuns (Indian black plums), deseeded and squashed
15 ml lemon juice
15 ml honey or simple syrup
Club soda
Ice cubes
Instructions:
In a glass, muddle mashed jamuns with lemon juice and honey.
Add gin and fill the glass with ice cubes.
Top with club soda and stir gently.
Garnish with a slice of jamun.
Gulab Sangria
Ingredients:
750 ml bottle rosé wine
120 ml rose syrup
60 ml brandy
Mixed fresh fruits (like strawberries, raspberries, and orange slices)
Edible rose petals for garnish
Instructions:
In a large pitcher, combine rosé wine, rose syrup, and brandy.
Add mixed fresh fruits to the pitcher.
Stir gently to combine.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
Serve over ice and garnish with edible rose petals.
Melancia Delight:
Ingredients:
60 ml tequila
30 ml watermelon juice
15 ml lime juice
15 ml simple syrup
Pinch of chaat masala
Slice of jalapeño (optional)
Chilli Powder or salt for rimming
Instructions:
Rim a glass with Tajin or salt by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into Chilli powder or salt.
In a shaker, combine tequila, watermelon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and chaat masala.
Add a slice of jalapeño for extra spice if desired.
Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
Strain into the prepared glass over ice.
Garnish with a slice of watermelon or lime.
Mangloco:
Ingredients:
60 ml vodka or rum
90 ml mango lassi (prepared with ripe mangoes, yogurt, milk, and sugar)
15 ml lime juice
Dash of cardamom powder
Ice cubes
Saffron strands for garnish
Instructions:
In a shaker, combine vodka or rum, mango lassi, lime juice, and cardamom powder.
Add ice cubes and shake well.
Strain into a glass filled with ice.Garnish with saffron strands for a touch of yellow.
Pepino Cooler:
Ingredients:
45 ml gin
3 slices of cucumber
6-8 fresh mint leaves
15 ml lime juice
15 ml simple syrup
Club soda
Cucumber slice and mint sprig for garnish
Instructions:
In a glass, muddle cucumber slices and mint leaves.
Add gin, lime juice, and simple syrup.
Fill the glass with ice cubes.
Top with club soda and stir gently.
Garnish with a cucumber slice and mint sprig.
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