From Classics To Cutting-Edge, 19 Tempting Cocktail Recipes To Elevate Your Spirit

Whether you’re a seasoned cocktail enthusiast or just beginning to explore the world of mixed drinks, there’s always something new and exciting to discover. We’ve curated a collection of amazing cocktail recipes that promise to tantalise your taste buds and ignite your imagination. So, grab your shaker, ice up your glasses, and let’s embark on a cocktail adventure like no other. Cheers to creativity, craftsmanship, and the timeless pleasure of a perfect cocktail recipe.

Best Cocktail Recipes To Try

1. Dark And Stormy By Camikara

Ingredients:

• 3 ounces of ginger beer
• 2 ounces of Camikara 3YO pure cane juice rum
• 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice (optional)
• Lime wedge, for garnish

Method:

1. Build the ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice cubes, starting with the ginger beer.
2. Add Camikara rum on top.
3. Optionally, add the lime juice.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge.
5. Serve and enjoy the bold and invigorating flavours of the Dark and Stormy cocktail.

2. Goose Filter Coffee Martini By Grey Goose

Ingredients:

 

• 45ml Grey Goose Vodka
• 15ml Coffee Liqueur
• 30ml Filter Coffee Reduction
• 10ml Vanilla Syrup
• A pinch of salt

Method:

1. Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously to combine.
3. Pour the mixture into a chilled Coupe glass.
4. Garnish with coffee beans for an aromatic touch.
5. Sip and savour the rich flavours of the Goose Filter Coffee Martini.

3. Picante el Mango By Patron

Ingredients:

 

• 45ml Patron Reposado
• 45ml Mango Salsa Mix
• 20ml Lime juice
• 15ml Agave syrup
• Coriander salt for rimming

Method:

1. In a shaker, add all the ingredients.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
3. Strain the mixture into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice and rimmed with coriander salt.
4. Garnish with a slice of fresh mango for a tropical twist.
5. Enjoy the vibrant flavours of the Picante el Mango cocktail.

4. A Dreamy Coastline By Bombay Sapphire

Ingredients:

• 50ml Bombay Sapphire Gin
• 15ml Martini Bianco Vermouth
• 10ml Pallonji’s Ice Cream Soda Reduction
• 2 drops Rosewater
• 2 puffs of Salt mist
• Gold dust-covered chocolate ring for garnish

Method:

1. Pour all the ingredients into a mixing glass filled with ice.
2. Stir until adequately chilled and diluted.
3. Strain the mixture into an old-fashioned glass with a block of ice.
4. Spray the salt mist on top for a salty aroma.
5. Garnish with a luxurious gold dust-covered chocolate ring.
6. Sip and transport yourself to a dreamy coastline with each sip.

5. Lemon Berry Breeze By Rock Paper Rum

Ingredients:

• 45ml Zesty Lemon Rum
• 2-3 Fresh Strawberries
• 2-3 Kaffir Lime Leaves
• Club Soda
• Sprite
• Lots of ice

Method:

1. Muddle fresh strawberries and kaffir lime leaves in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add Zesty Lemon Rum to the shaker and shake well.
3. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
4. Top up the glass with a refreshing mix of club soda and Sprite.
5. Garnish with a lemon wedge or a strawberry for an extra burst of flavour.
6. Enjoy the cool and tangy lemon berry breeze on a sunny day.

6. Espresso Cold Brew Negroni By Third Wave Coffee

Ingredients:

• 30ml espresso
• 30ml gin
• 30ml sweet vermouth
• 30ml Campari
• Orange peel for garnish

Method:

1. In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine the espresso, gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari.
2. Stir well until chilled.
3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over ice.
4. Garnish with a twist of orange peel for a citrusy aroma.
5. Savour the rich and complex flavours of the Espresso Cold Brew Negroni.

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7. Mocha Mint Julep By Third Wave Coffee

Ingredients:

• 90ml cold brew concentrate
• 60ml bourbon
• 30ml chocolate liqueur
• Fresh mint leaves
• Crushed ice

Method:

1. Muddle a few mint leaves in the bottom of a glass.
2. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
3. Pour in the cold brew concentrate, bourbon, and chocolate liqueur.
4. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
5. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint for a refreshing aroma.
6. Indulge in the delightful fusion of coffee, chocolate, and mint in the Mocha Mint Julep.

8. The Peachy One By Belvedere 

Ingredients:

• 40ml Belvedere Vodka
• 10ml Crème de Peche
• 20ml Lemon Juice
• 5ml Sugar Syrup
• 10ml English Breakfast Tea

Method:

1. Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake vigorously to mix the flavours.
3. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
4. Garnish with a lemon wheel for a touch of citrus freshness.
5. Sip and enjoy the sweet and fruity notes of The Peachy One.

9. Demerara Old Fashioned By Pitbull Dark Rum

Ingredients:

• 60ml Pitbull Dark Rum
• 1.5 tsp. Jaggery powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• Rosemary needles
• Rosemary or cinnamon stick for garnish

Method:

1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
2. Add Pitbull Rum, jaggery, and cinnamon powder to the glass.
3. Drop in some rosemary needles.
4. Mix, stir, and mellow the flavours.
5. Double-strain the mixture over fresh ice in an Old Fashioned glass.
6. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary or a cinnamon stick for a rustic touch.
7. Savour the rich and aromatic Demerara Old Fashioned.

10. Passion-fruit And Elderflower Martini By Gunjit Singh Chawla, Corporate Chef at Independence Brewing Company

Ingredients:

• 60ml Grater than Gin
• 15ml Passion fruit syrup
• 15ml Elderflower syrup
• 45ml Orange juice

Method:

1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add all the ingredients.
2. Shake well to blend the flavours.
3. Strain the mixture into a Martini glass.
4. Garnish with an orange slice for a vibrant presentation.
5. Sip and savour the fruity and floral notes of the passion fruit and elderflower martini.

11. Pom Pom Lime By Nishant K Gaurav, Lead Mixologist, Guppy

Ingredients:

• 45ml Gin
• 15ml Mastiha
• 30ml Pomegranate Cordial
• 4-5 Mint Leaves
• 10ml Lemon Juice
• 3-4 drops of Stillabunt

Method:

1. Chill a coupe glass.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine all the ingredients.
3. Shake well with ice.
4. Do a hard, dry shake to achieve a creamy consistency.
5. Strain the mixture into the chilled glass.
6. Garnish with printed rice paper and a mint leaf for an elegant touch.
7. Enjoy the refreshing Pom Pom Lime with its delightful blend of flavours.

12. Heat Check By Marièta

Ingredients:

• Tequila Blanco
• Coriander
• Jalapeño
• Cucumber
• Celery salt

Method:

1. Begin by blending fresh coriander and jalapeños.
2. Filter the blended mixture.
3. Add in-house cucumber cold-press juice to the mix.
4. Balance the acidity with a sweetener to complement the tartness of the fresh lime juice.
5. Serve in a glass rimmed with celery salt over a block of ice.
6. Garnish with a charred jalapeño for a spicy kick.
7. Enjoy the fiery flavours of the Heat Check cocktail.

13. Bandarful Espresso Martini By Siddhant Hule, Brand Ambassador, Himmaleh Spirits

Ingredients:

• 15ml Bandarful Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur
• 45ml Vodka
• 1 Shot of Espresso
• 7.5ml Sugar Syrup
• 3-4 Fresh Coffee Beans for Garnish

Method:

1. Mix all the ingredients in a shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake vigorously.
3. Double-strain the concoction into a martini glass.
4. Garnish with fresh coffee beans for an aromatic touch.
5. Sip and savour the rich and indulgent flavours of the Bandarful Espresso Martini.

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14. Devil’s Rhapsody By Lucifer’s Gold Whisky

Ingredients:

• 60ml Lucifer’s Gold Whisky
• 25ml Ginger Liqueur
• 15ml Fresh Lime Juice
• 15ml Honey Syrup (Equal Parts Honey and Warm Water, Mixed)
• 2 Dashes of Spiced Route Aromatic Bitters
• Mint Sprig for Garnish

Method:

1. Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice.
2. Stir for 20 seconds.
3. Pour the mixture into a glass.
4. Garnish with a mint sprig.
5. Enjoy the complex and harmonious flavours of the Devil’s Rhapsody cocktail.

15. Cuervo Tropical Sunrise By Jose Cuervo

Ingredients:

• 60ml Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila
• 120-150ml Fresh Orange Juice
• 5ml Grenadine Syrup

Method:

1. Build up the ingredients in a highball or Collins glass.
2. Enjoy the vibrant colours and flavours of the Cuervo Tropical Sunrise.

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16. Morpheus Snowball By Morpheus XO Brandy

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces Morpheus Brandy
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• A portion of egg white (optional)
• 2 to 3 ounces of ginger ale

Method:

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine Morpheus Brandy, simple syrup, and optionally egg white.
2. Fill the shaker with ice.
3. Shake vigorously to ensure proper mixing, especially if using egg white.
4. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice.
5. Top it off with ginger ale.
6. Serve and enjoy the refreshing Morpheus Snowball!

17. Ginger Monkey By William Grant And Sons

Ingredients:

• 60ml Monkey Shoulder Original
• 120ml Dry Ginger Ale
• 1 Orange Wedge

Method:

1. Fill a long glass with ice.
2. Pour in Monkey Shoulder and dry ginger ale.
3. Gently stir.
4. Garnish with the orange wedge.
5. Sip and enjoy the refreshing Ginger Monkey cocktail.

18. Oak Upwing By Diageo India

Ingredients:

• 50ml Black Dog
• 30ml Cold brew coffee
• 10ml Vanilla syrup
• Vanilla Wafer for Garnish

Method:

1. Shake all the ingredients well.
2. Strain into a coup glass.
3. Garnish with a vanilla wafer.
4. Enjoy the rich and velvety flavours of the Oak Upwing cocktail.

19. Green Tea & Cucumber Gin By Life by Follis

Ingredients:

• 1 litre brewed green tea, room temperature or cold
• 3 cucumbers (save a few slices for garnish)
• 100g mint
• 100ml lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 200ml gin
• 2 kiwis (for a sweeter version)
• Pinch of salt

Method:

1. Brew the green tea at 80 degrees for 3 minutes.
2. In a pitcher, add the green tea, lemon juice, and honey.
3. Blend cucumbers and mint until chunky, then add half of the green tea mixture.
4. Combine everything in the pitcher and stir until well-mixed.
5. Serve with giant ice cubes and garnish with mint, cucumbers, and kiwis.
6. Sip and enjoy the refreshing and revitalising Green Tea & Cucumber Gin cocktail.

Enjoy exploring these diverse and flavourful cocktail recipes!

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