Jazz Up Your Diwali House Party With These Cocktails – News18

Last Updated:October 29, 2024, 21:42 IST

Perfect for creating memorable moments with family and friends, these drinks promise to add sparkle to your celebration, making Diwali even more delightful and unforgettable

Diwali 2024: Each cocktail embodies the sophistication and vibrancy of the season

This Diwali, enhance the festive atmosphere with cocktails that bring a unique blend of flavors to your gatherings. From Japanese-inspired martinis to gin cocktails infused with citrusy yuzu and fresh herbs, these recipes offer a modern twist on traditional spirits. Each cocktail embodies the sophistication and vibrancy of the season. Perfect for creating memorable moments with family and friends, these drinks promise to add sparkle to your celebration, making Diwali even more delightful and unforgettable. Cheers to flavor, festivity, and togetherness!

Citrus Cherry Fizz

Ingredients:

• 60 ml Peach & Cherry Vodka

• 30 ml Lemon Juice

• 90 ml Sparkling Water

• Ice cubes

• Lime Wheel for Garnish

Steps:

1. Fill a glass with ice cubes.

2. Add 60 ml of Peach & Cherry Vodka and 30 ml of lemon juice to the glass.

3. Top up with 90 ml sparkling water.

4. Stir gently to mix the ingredients.

5. Garnish with a lime wheel and serve chilled

Orchard Breeze

Ingredients:

• 60 ml Peach & Cherry Vodka

• Basil leaves, muddled

• 120 ml Tonic Water

• Ice cubes

• Peach Slice for Garnish

Steps:

1. Muddle a few fresh basil leaves in the bottom of a glass.

2. Add ice cubes and 60 ml of Peach & Cherry Vodka to the glass.

3. Pour in 120 ml of tonic water

4. Stir to combine the flavours.

5. Garnish with a peach slice and enjoy

Peach and Cherry Sparkler

Ingredients:

• 60 ml Peach & Cherry Vodka

• 1-2 Fresh Peach Slices

• Fresh Cherries, pitted & halved

• 90 ml Soda

• Mint Leaves for Garnish

• Ice cubes

Steps:

1. Add fresh peach slices and pitted cherries to a glass, then fill with ice cubes.

2. Pour in 60 ml of Peach & Cherry Vodka.

3. Top with 90 ml of soda.

4. Stir gently to mix.

5. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve

Monkey Jam Sour

A twist on the classic whisky sour, the Monkey Jam Sour blends the bold flavors of Monkey Shoulder with the fruity sweetness of jam. The jam adds a rich texture and natural sweetness, while lime juice and sugar syrup balance it out with tartness and smoothness. The optional egg white gives the drink a velvety texture, making it a refreshing yet indulgent cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 60ml Monkey Shoulder

• 1 tablespoon of jam (any fruit variety works)

• 5ml sugar syrup

• 20ml lime juice

• Egg white (optional)

Garnish:

Orange slice

Method:

• Shake all the ingredients together (dry shake if using egg white for extra froth), then add ice and shake again. Strain into a glass and garnish with an orange slice.

Wake Me Up

This cocktail is for the coffee lovers who enjoy their whisky with a kick of caffeine. The Wake Me Up pairs the smooth, malty flavor of Monkey Shoulder with a shot of espresso, complemented by a hint of coffee liqueur and chocolate bitters for extra depth. This is a perfect after-dinner drink or an energizing treat.

Ingredients:

• 60ml Monkey Shoulder

• 1 shot of espresso

• 15ml coffee liqueur

• 3 dashes of chocolate bitters

Garnish:

• Coffee beans

Method:

• Shake all ingredients together with ice, then strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a few coffee beans.

Gin & Tonic

Gin & Tonic remains an unimpeachable choice for those seeking a refreshing and timeless drink. Its beloved simplicity suits any occasion, whether it’s a leisurely afternoon, a relaxed gathering with friends, or a lively lunch with favorite guests. This classic gin cocktail is cherished by gin lovers around the world for its versatility and elegance.

Ingredients:

Hendrick’s Original Gin 50ml

Tonic Water 150ml

3 thinly sliced rounds of cucumber

Garnish:

Cucumber

Method:

• Combine all ingredients in a highball glass filled with cubed ice.

• Lightly stir.

• Garnish with 3 thinly sliced rounds of cucumber and serve

Negroni

Ingredients:

Hendrick’s Original Gin 30ml

Sweet Vermouth 30ml

Campari 30ml

Garnish:

Orange Wedge

Method:

• Pour all ingredients into a rocks glass over ice.

• Stir gently and garnish with an orange wedge.

Toki Highball

Ingredients

● Toki Suntory Whisky 50ML

● Chilled Soda 150ML

● Block Ice – 1 long block

Method: Build

Glass: Highball Glass

Garnish: Grapefruit coin squeezed over the drink

Toki Harudesu

Ingredients:

● Toki Suntory Whisky 50ML

● Peach Syrup 10 ML

● Citrus Solution 5 ML

● Saline 2 drop

● Soda Water 150 ML

● Block Ice – 1 long block

Method: Build

Glass: Highball

Garnish: Dehydrated Apricot

Classic Martini

Ingredients: 2 ½ parts Haku Vodka, ½ part Dry Vermouth.

Method: Add vodka and vermouth to a stirring vessel with ice, stir for 30 seconds, strain into a chilled martini glass or coupe.

Yuzu Martini

Ingredients: 1 part Haku Vodka, 1 part Yuzu Juice, 1 part Cointreau, 1 part Lillet Blanc.

Method: Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a coupe glass.

Yuzu G&T

Ingredients: 50 ml Roku Gin, 10 ml Grapefruit Syrup, 10 ml Lemon Juice, 20 ml Yuzu Cordial, Tonic Water.

Method: In a highball or gin goblet, add ice, Roku Gin, grapefruit syrup, lemon juice, and yuzu cordial. Stir gently, top with tonic water, and garnish with a grapefruit slice.