7 DIY Cocktails for your House Party!
We know what it takes to plan a house party, especially when you’re throwing a big one. From planning a playlist, cooking several varieties, decorating the house, to curating the drinks menu, everything is a chaos. But, don’t worry; we have got the last one sorted for you, with seven delectable cocktails made with season's best ingredients. Take your pick from scotch, gin, vodka and liqueur as you create a worthy cocktail, with specially curated recommendations for party night!
Expert inputs from Akash Tomar and Vikram KU, Brand Ambassadors, Diageo India.
CHAI DATE
Ingredients:
• 45 ml Copper Dog
• 30 ml Indian Masala Black Tea
• 2 dash Orange Bitters
• 30 ml Honey Water
• 20 ml Lime Juice
• Garnish: Cookies
• Glassware: Tea Cup
Procedure:
• Add all the ingredients into a shaker.
• Add ice and shake well. Remove the ice and shake once more.
• Pour into a teacup over fresh ice.
• Garnish with some cookies on the side.
ALL ABOUT US
Ingredients:
• 45 ml Singleton of Glendullan 12 YO
• 2 dash Orange Bitters
• 7.5 ml Raspberry Syrup
• Garnish: Raspberries
• Glassware: Rocks/Whisky
Procedure:
• In a whisky glass, add the ingredients.
• Add Ice and stir well.
• Garnish with rose buds and serve.
TALISKER SPICED CHOCOLATE
Ingredients:
• 45 ml Talisker 10 YO
• 5 ml Cinnamon Syrup
• 20 ml Chocolate Syrup
• 20 ml Fresh Cream
• Garnish: Cinnamon Coated Marshmallow
• Glassware: Talisker Mug/Old Fashioned
Procedure:
• In a shaker add all the ingredients.
• Add ice and shake well. Pour into your glass.
• Garnish with cinnamon coated marshmallows
JOHNNIE & ELDERFLOWER
Ingredients:
• 50ml Johnnie Walker Black Label
• 30ml Elderflower Cordial
• 100ml Soda
• Garnish: Lemon Thyme/Mint Sprig
• Glassware: Highball
Procedure:
• Pour the whisky in a glass over ice.
• Stir in the cordial and the soda.
• Garnish and serve.
CHOC'ORANGE
Ingredients:
• 45 ml Black and White Scotch Whisky
• 45 ml Orange juice
• 2 dashes Chocolate Bitters
• Soda to top up
• Garnish: Orange Zest/Grated Chocolate Rim
• Glassware: Highball
Procedure:
• Rim the highball glass with grated chocolate.
• Pour the whisky, orange juice, bitters and ice into a highball glass.
• Top up with soda. Stir well and garnish to serve.
CRANBERRY FIZZ
Ingredients:
• 45 ml Black Dog
• 30 ml Cranberry Juice
• 15 ml Lime Juice
• 90 ml Appy Fizz
• Garnish: Apple slice/Cranberry skewers
• Glassware: Highball
Procedure:
• Add all the ingredients except the Appy fizz into a highball glass.
• Add ice and top up with Appy fizz. Stir well.
• Garnish and serve.
SMIRNOFF PINK LADY
Ingredients:
• 60ml Smirnoff Vodka
• 15ml Fresh Lime juice
• 20ml Elderflower syrup
• 30ml Cranberry juice
• Glassware: Martini
• Garnish: Edible Flower Or Lemon Wedge
Procedure:
• In a cocktail shaker add all the ingredients.
• Drop in 10 ice cubes. Shake well and strain into a martini glass.
• Garnish and serve.
-Courtesy: IANS
