Since I live alone in the city of dreams and also the one that crushes it, I am pretty basic. I don’t mind taking the metro in pyjamas and living on Maggi and Lays for a day. But I have no shame in admitting that I really like pretty stuff. So, obviously, pretty cocktails are my weakness. And if you glance through some of these gorgeous drinks from around the country, you will fall in love with them too.
Frangipani Martini by mixologist DK at Le Meridien, Gurgaon: For those who are too confused, yes, the same frangipani that comes in shower gels. Turns out those pretty petals make for a sweet looking, yet mean martini. It is made by infusing about 8 frangipani flowers in 60ml gin. They add 15ml vermouth before presenting it you and it’s an absolute treat for your eyes and souls.
Blue Sunshine Cocktail by Locale Cafe and Bar, Delhi: It’s called sunshine, but it’s full of stars. Starflower has a gentle cucumber flavor and Locale mixes 20gm sugar, 100ml water, 30ml gin, 10ml borage syrup and the starflower to make one hell of a drink.
Cherry Blossom Delight by Mohit Handa, Taj Mahal, Delhi: The salty-sour taste of cherry flowers, 45 ml vodka and 30 ml sake make for a beautiful, classy cocktail. Wah Taj!
Floral Dew, Olive Bar and Kitchen, Mumbai: Olive Bar and Kitchen never seizes to quench our thirst for innovative flavours. The combination of blend gin, chamomile, lavender and tonic is as lovely as it sounds.
Bourbon and Hibiscus Cocktail by Jatin Khattar, Unplugged Courtyard, Delhi: Hibiscus has a zesty, strong flavor and it makes for a bold, fierce cocktail. With even stronger flavors like thyme, lemon, cherries and bourbon whiskey, this hibiscus cocktail is a superb choice.
The Blooming Tea Spritzer, Gong, Pune: It comes with edible flowers that are too pretty to eat. A unique combination of jasmine-infused vodka, elderflower cordial and blooming tea – this drink is a beauty!
