Tag: alcohols in monsoon

As the Bangalore monsoon arrives, bringing with it refreshing showers and cooler climes, luxury hotels in the city are raising a toast to the season with specially crafted cocktails. Marriott Hotel Whitefield and Hilton Bangalore Embassy Golflinks are among those offering unique “Monoon” cocktails, designed to capture the essence of the rainy season and tantalise your taste buds. Get ready for a delightful monsoon experience that goes beyond the pitter-patter on the window pane! In: Fennel Gin Recipe by Hilton Bangalore Embassy Golflinks By Ishank Bhanwal, Food and Beverage Executive     Ingredients: Fennel-infused Gin, 45 ml Coconut milk, 90 ml Maple Syrup- 30 ml Cinnamon Powder 1tbsp Method Infuse your gin with fennel by adding a few fennel seeds. Let it sit for at least 24 hours to allow the flavours to meld. In a cocktail shaker, combine the fennel-infused gin, coconut milk, and maple syrup. Add ice to the shaker and shake well until the mixture is thoroughly chilled. Pour the mixture into a coupe glass and sprinkle cinnamon powder.  GIN RECIPE BY HILTON BANGALORE EMBASSY GOLFLINKS About the Drink: Go Local is a spiced gin cocktail infused with curry leaves and perfectly mixed with tamarind to delight each sip with distinct Indian flavours Ingredients Curry Leaves Infused Gin, 45 ml Tamarind Syrup- 20 ml Pomegranate Juice- 30 ml Lime Juice- 20 ml Method Put all the ingredients together Stir it well Pour in the Ginger ale Top it up with Curry leaves Glassware: Burgundy Ballon The Guava Gin Runway Recipe by Nikhil Jacob, Food & Beverage Manager, Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield The tropical sweetness of guava nectar infuses the drink with a luscious and fruity profile, creating a refreshing and vibrant taste. Indulge in a tropical fusion of flavours of this Guava Cocktail with gin. Sip on the perfect blend of tropical guava and smooth whisky, creating a delightful harmony that will transport your taste buds to paradise. A cocktail inspired by the No Ice trend, freezing the concoction and shaking the beverage, is a delightful treat. Ingredients: Gin: 60 ml Fresh Guava Juice, 60 ml Fresh Pineapple Juice, 30 ml Lemon Juice- 15 ml Grenadine, 15 ml Method:  Take a frozen batch of ingredients Add a dash of Tabasco in the mix  Put all the ingredients together in a shaker Shake and serve the drink with guava fruit Serving: 1 person Milk-Based Cocktail by Nikhil Jacob, Food and Beverage Manager, Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield     Ingredients: Vodka, 60 ml Dried Hibiscus- 2 grammes Orange Juice- 30 ml Pineapple Juice- 30 ml Lime Juice- 22 ml Clarified Cocktail Using Coconut Milk, 25 ml Preparation Time: 10 minutes Portion Size: 1 Method Milk Washing: A cocktail is mixed with milk, causing the milk to curdle As it does, the curds trap impurities.  The mix is then strained, producing a clear liquid that retains flavours but loses any colours or haziness.  Milk Washing can also remove harshness and add a silky texture to spirits. add the clarified liquid to clear ice ball