Celebrate the vibrant festival of colors with a splash of creativity and flavor! These Holi cocktail recipes are inspired by the joyous spirit of the occasion, blending traditional Indian flavors with contemporary twists. From refreshing Thandai Martinis to exotic Mango Lassi Margaritas, each concoction promises a burst of festive delight. Whether you’re hosting a Holi party or simply seeking to elevate your celebrations, these colorful cocktails are sure to add a spirited touch to your festivities. Let’s dive into the colorful world of Holi cocktails!
Thandai Martini
Ingredients
Russian Standard Vodka: 2 oz
Thandai Syrup: 1 oz
Splash of Milk or Cream
Method
Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
Add Russian Standard Vodka and Thandai syrup.
Shake well and strain into a martini glass.
Finish with a splash of milk or cream.
Garnish with a sprinkle of ground nuts or saffron strands.
Gulab Jal Mojito
Ingredients
Viva El Ron White Rum: 2 oz
Rose Syrup (Gulab Jal): 1 oz
Lime Juice: 1 oz
Fresh Mint Leaves: 4-5
Club soda
Method
Muddle mint leaves in a glass.
Fill the glass with ice cubes.
Pour in Viva El Ron White Rum, rose syrup, and lime juice.
Top up with club soda and stir gently.
Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wedge.
Mango Lassi Margarita
Ingredients
Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila: 2 oz
Mango Puree: 1 oz
Lime Juice: 1 oz
Simple Syrup: 1 oz
Salt (for rimming)
Method
Rim the glass with salt.
Fill the glass with ice cubes.
In a shaker, combine Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila, mango puree, lime juice, and simple syrup with ice.
Shake well and strain into the prepared glass.
Garnish with a slice of mango or lime.
Saffron Punch
Ingredients
Lucifer’s Gold Whisky: 2 oz
Saffron-infused syrup: 1 oz
Orange Juice: 1 oz
Pineapple Juice: 1 oz
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Method
Fill a glass with ice cubes.
Pour in Lucifer’s Gold Whisky, saffron syrup, orange juice, and pineapple juice.
Stir gently to combine.
Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top.
Garnish with an orange slice.
Paan-Tini
Ingredients
Hayman’s Old Tom Gin: 2 oz
Paan syrup: 1 oz
Lime juice: 1 oz
A few betel leaves (optional)
Method
In a shaker, muddle betel leaves (if using).
Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
Add Hayman’s Old Tom Gin, paan syrup, and lime juice.
Shake well and strain into a martini glass.
Garnish with a betel leaf or a lime twist.
Berry Citrus Splash:
Ingredients:
50ml Happiness in a bottle Gin – Joy of Citrus
10ml Fresh Lemon Juice
10ml Cranberry Juice
10ml Grenadine
Soda water to top up
Method:
Shake all ingredients (except soda water) in a shaker.
Pour into a glass.
Top up with soda water.
Garnish: Kokum Salt & Burnt Grapefruit
Cocoa Pichkari:
Ingredients:
40ml Chocolate Liqueur
Cocoa Powder
Garnish: Chocolate Candy
Preparation:
Fill a shaker with Chocolate Liqueur and Cocoa Powder.
Add Magic Moments Chocolate Vodka.
Strain the drink into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with Chocolate Candy.
Apple Re Rasiya
Ingredients:
50ml Magic Moments Green Apple Vodka
30ml green apple schnapps
10ml lemon juice
Garnish: Apple slice
Preparation:
Fill a shaker with ice cubes, Green apple vodka, Green apple schnapps, and lemon juice.
Shake vigorously.
Strain the drink into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with Green apple slice.
Floral Fusion Fizz
Ingredients:
50ml Happiness in a Bottle Gin – Joy of Pink
10ml Elderflower Syrup
20ml Fresh Lemon Juice
5ml Muddled Mulberry
5ml Muddled Cranberry
Soda water to top up
Method:
Muddle Mulberry and Cranberry.
Add Gin, Elderflower Syrup, and Lemon Juice into the shaker.
Shake well.
Strain into a glass.
Top up with soda water.
Garnish with Edible Flower.
Three Kings Cocktail
Ingredients
- 60ml Blue Pea Tea infused with Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin
- 45ml Mango Juice
- 90ml Club Soda
- Combine mango juice and club soda in a highball glass.
Preparation
- Add ice cubes and top with Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin infused Blue Pea Tea. Stir briefly to chill and garnish with a sprig of mint.
- Enjoy a reviving indulgence as Three Kings Cocktail is ready to do its wonders. Cheers
India’s Floral Treasure
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin
- 4 to 5 tablespoons of Rose Syrup
- Soaked Basil or Chia seeds
- Ice
Preparation
- Add Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin and rose syrup to 4 cups of water. Mix well and add the basil seeds. Pour the mix into a glass filled with ice.
- Take a sip and enjoy a taste reminiscent of the breezy Indian summers.
Joy of Juniper
Ingredients
- 50ml Happiness in a Bottle Gin – Joy of Juniper
- 10ml Triple Sec
- 3 to 5 Slices of Cucumber
- Juice of half a Lime
- 3 sprigs of Fresh Rosemary
- Soda water to top-up
Method:
- Muddle, shake and pour in the glass
Garnish:
- Cucumber slices, lime & thyme