You’re about to scream ‘Holi goodness’ (pun intended) as you discover that alcoholic drinks can pair up quite well with Holi sweets. We’re talking about the flaky and nutty gujiya, soft and warm malpua and gulabjamun, and the meticulously crafted kalakand among many others. So, pour yourself a drink and note down these alcoholic drinks to pair with Holi mithai!
5 Best Alcoholic Drinks To Pair With Holi Mithai
- Rum-infused Thandai
- Bailey’s Irish Cream
- Whiskey
- Prosecco
- Amaretto
Rum-infused Thandai
Nothing is better than a chilled glass of Thandai on Holi. After all, the drink is a classic must-have on this occasion. However, infuse it a little with dark rum and you’ll be elevating your thandai experience. The drink is just perfect for a hot summer day and now that it’s Holi, you’ll have one more reason to drink it.
Oh, and pair it up with some delicious, warm, and flaky gujiyas that will melt in your mouth! This combination of rum-infused thandai will beautifully pair up with not just gujiyas, but just about any sweet dish!
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Bailey’s Irish Cream
You must agree that this dessert drink is truly irresistible and if you’re pairing it with some dessert, the result is about to be ten times more indulgent. Enter the iconic gulab jamun – deep fried milk solids soaked in sugar syrup. The gulab jamun is a favorite in the entire country, thanks to its warm and comforting sugary sweetness.
But pair it up with creamy Bailey’s and you’ve just hit heaven! The warm and soft gulab jamun pairs delightfully well with the silky smooth Bailey’s, making it seem like a decadent dessert of its own. So, if you want to elevate your Holi experience, we highly recommend giving gulab jamuns a much needed Irish cream upgrade.
Whiskey
What happens when a classic meets another classic? Pure magic. And that is what will happen when you pair whiskey with jalebis. The dish, considered to be the national sweet dish of India, is characterized by its coil-shaped design and syrupy sweetness.
Pair this cloyingly sweet dish with the velvety, slightly bitter taste of whiskey. A smooth bourbon or a single malt can add a wonderful layer of caramel, chocolate, and nuts and elevate the Holi experience. The smokiness of the whiskey can cut through the sweetness of the jalebi, balancing the overall flavor. Also, the drink can go with just any other Holi sweetmeat like gulab jamun or gujiya.
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Prosecco
How can we talk about the best alcoholic drinks to pair with Holi mithai without mentioning the bubbly Prosecco? The fragrant and floral white wine is considered to be the best-selling Italian wine in the world, even surpassing the famed Champagne, and rightfully so! The sparkly drink is best served chilled and has notes of pear, apricots, and peach, offering a subtle fruity essence to the drink.
Pair it up with the milk-based dessert of Kalakand and you’ll be delighted at how well the combination turns out to be. The light and refreshing Prosecco, with its gentle acidity, will save you from the overwhelming sweetness of Kalakand. This way, you’ll be able to enjoy both the drink and the dessert!
Amaretto
The last one on our list is Italian almond-flavored liqueur, Amaretto. Holi’s sweet dishes use a lot of dried nuts like almond, pistachio, walnuts, and others, so pairing these dishes with Amaretto only makes sense. The warm, nutty notes of Amaretto pair well with the equally warm and welcoming sweet dishes.
You can pair it with multiple Indian sweetmeats like soan papdi, jalebi, malpua, and laddoos. Amaretto is used to make many confectionery items and baked goods in Italian cuisine, which means that it will compliment the sweet Holi dishes. So, what are you waiting for?
Summing Up
This Holi, go all out and pair your traditional mithai with some alcohol. This way, you’ll surely surprise your guests and light up the Holi party. And if you’re staying sober or drinking light, you can skim through our recommendations for zero-alcohol and low-alcohol drinks!
