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Known for its botanical notes, these gin cocktails range from crisp and herbaceous to floral, spicy, and citrus-forward.
Raise a Glass to World Gin Day with Nature-Inspired Cocktails
Once considered old-fashioned, gin has shaken off its dusty reputation to become the modern mixologist’s muse. Its defining character lies in its botanical notes – juniper, of course, but also a medley of herbs, spices, florals, and citrus peels that make every gin unique. From crisp and herbaceous to floral, spicy, or citrus-forward, gin’s flavour spectrum is as broad as it is beguiling.
On World Gin Day, marked on June 14, Bombay Sapphire introduced a limited-edition collection of cocktails, called Hidden Jewels, inspired by some of India’s most scenic landscapes. Crafted by 50 of the country’s top bartenders, the drinks have been inspired by the calm blues of Dal Lake to the vivid blues of Jodhpur.
Here’s how you can make these Hidden Jewels at home, and also where you can find them across India.
Assam Verde
Found at: Olterra, Kolkata
Assam Verde is an ode to the pioneering matcha crafted at Assam’s Chota Tingrai Tea Estate. It begins with a house-made matcha mint cordial, blending the deep umami of organic Assam matcha with the bright freshness of mint.
Ingredients
- Bombay Sapphire – 50 ml
- Matcha Mint Cordial – 45 ml
- Vegan Foamer- 3 to 4 drops
Garnish: Nick n Nora glass, Mint Oil, Matcha Dust-on Glass Outside
Midnight Bloom
Found at: Bar KIN-RU, Hyderabad
Inspired by the mist-laced mountains of Sikkim, where rhododendrons bloom like bursts of colour in the fog, this cocktail was crafted as a tribute to the quiet beauty of Himalayan twilight.
Ingredients
- Bombay Sapphire – 50 ml
- Jasmine – 5 ml
- Lime Juice – 10 ml
- Black Rice Soda – 120 ml
Garnish: Local Liomba Air, Highball Glass
Capsized
Found at: Bar Outrigger, Goa
Dal Lake has its mysteries, but in quiet moments of stillness, its whispers can be heard. On a chilly morning, as the glassy surface of the lake was broken by a single ripple, this cocktail was born.
Ingredients
- Bombay Sapphire – 50 ml
- Blue Spirulina Mastiha – 10 ml
- Kafir Honey – 20 ml
- Pineapple Juice – 60 ml
- Martini Extra Dry – 10 ml
- Lemon Juice – 20 ml
Garnish: Desiccated coconut, Pineapple fronds, Hurricane glass
Sands of Time
Found at: HOME, New Delhi
Inspired by the deserts of Rajasthan, those ever-shifting sculptures carved by time and nature, ‘Sands of Time’ captures this living landscape with saffron for the sun, dates and spices for ancient trade, and a delicate foam to mirror the desert’s shimmering heat.
Ingredients
- Bombay Sapphire – 45 ml
- Clarified Saffron & Orange Blossom Cordial – 25 ml
- Date & Caraway Syrup – 10 ml
- Saline – 1 dash
- Sparkling Water – 90 ml
Garnish: Palo Santo foam, Highball Glass
Monsoon Moss
Found at: EKAA, Mumbai
Monsoon Moss brings to life the rain-soaked wilds of the Western Ghats, where the smell of wet earth fills the air and ancient forests bloom quietly. Light yet layered, it’s a botanical journey through misty hills.
Ingredients
- Bombay Sapphire – 45 ml
- Gari Muddled – 2 pcs
- Homemade Rice Beer – 90 ml
- Stoneflower Infusion – 2.5ml
- Palo Santo Infusion – 1.25ml
- Sugar Syrup – 10 ml
- Supersawa – 12.5ml
Garnish: Highball Glass
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Delhi, India, India
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