As the summer heat touches its peak, there’s no better time to indulge in delicious and refreshing gin cocktails. But on the occasion of World Gin Day, it’s the perfect opportunity to do things differently. We have the most popular mixologists from your favourite bars and restaurants who share their favourite brand of gin and the recipe for their bestselling cocktails. So, not only do you have more options to stock up your home bar, but you can now make your favourite gin cocktail at home too.
Stir up the bestselling gin cocktails at home on this World Gin Day
Scholar Blue at Blue Bar, Taj Palace, New Delhi
“At The Blue Bar at Taj Palace, New Delhi, we’re currently using Hendricks, Tanqueray Ten, Bombay Sapphire and Stranger & Sons and have been doing plenty of off-menu Cocktails with Sipsmith.”
-Joel Scholtens Lindsay, Liquid Chef and Mixologist
Ingredients:
60mls Strawberry infused Bombay Sapphire Gin
3 chunks of Pineapple
15mls Pineapple Juice
10mls Elderflower Syrup
Glass:
Luigi Bormioli Retro Fizz Coupe
Mixology
1. Muddle 3 chunks of Pineapple, add 15mls Pineapple Juice, 10mls Elderflower Syrup, 60mls Strawberry infused Bombay Sapphire Gin and Ice.
2. Shake and double Strain into Coupe Glass
Garnish:
Dehydrated Pineapple, Slice of strawberry on the base of the glass
Billy Smash at Silly, Mumbai
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Head Mixologist – Latesh Kotian
Latesh Kotian’s preferred brand of gin is Bombay Sapphire, one of the top gin brands in India. Here’s how you make it at home.
Ingredients:
Bombay Sapphire: 60ml
Acacia honey: 15ml
Fresh lime juice: 10ml
Fresh basil leaf: 7- 8pcs
Method:
In a shaker combine all the ingredients together and mix well. Pour it into a glass and garnish with some fresh basil sprigs. And voila, you have Silly’s bestselling gin cocktail at home.
Autumn at Tipple Bar, Vivanta, New Delhi
“We use Bombay sapphire in our most popular gin cocktails as while preparing Bombay sapphire; the alcohol vapours are passed through a mesh/basket containing the ten botanicals to gain flavour and aroma. This is felt to give the gin a lighter, more floral taste, eventually resulting in a cocktail with desired aroma and taste.”
-Tanuj Kapur – Assistant Manager – Tipple Bar at Vivanta New Delhi Dwarka.
Ingredients:
Gin 60 ml
Orange bitter Two dash
Maple Syrup 15 ml|Wild Berry 02-03 pcs
Method:
1. Muddled, Shaken & served in a margarita glass.
2. Garnish with orange bitter and wild berries.
Cucumber and Basil G&T at 145, Mumbai
Co-Founder – Ishaan Bahl
Nothing beats a good ol’ G&T. Add cucumber and basil to it, and you have a refreshing summer cocktail ready. To make it 145 style, we got you covered. The favourite brand here? Gordon’s London Dry Gin. Here’s how you make it.
Ingredients:
60ml cucumber juice
15 ml cucumber syrup
60ml Gordon’s London Dry Gin
Fresh basil leaves 3 to 4 leaves
Tonic water 90ml
Method:
In a shaker combine all the ingredients together and mix well until combined. Pour it into a glass on top of the ice garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve.
A Secret Affair at Butterfly High, Mumbai
Head Mixologist – Avril Gonsalves
Another Gordon’s London Dry Gin fan, Butterfly High‘s Avril Gonsalves leaves no stones unturned when it comes to crafting this bestselling gin cocktail. This World Gin Day, raise your glasses to this refreshing gin cocktail.
Ingredients:
2 oz Gordon’s London Dry Gin
1/2 oz juniper syrup
11/2 oz fresh tangerine juice
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
1 egg white, room temperature (preferably organic) 2 oz sparkling water
Method:
In a shaker combine all the ingredients together and mix well until combined. Pour it into a glass on top of the ice garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve.
Citrus Wasabi G&T at Wakai, Mumbai
Bar Manager- Peter D’costa
Wasabi and orange piqued your interest? Ours did for sure! This unique gin cocktail served at Wakai is citrusy, pungent and all things amazing! Peter’s favourite brand? Gordon’s again.
Ingredients:
Gin 60ml
lemon wedges 2 ( to squeeze)
Wasabi paste 2.5ml
Orange juice 30ml
Tonic water
Method:
In a shaker combine all the ingredients together and mix well until combined. Pour it into a glass on top of the ice garnish with fresh lime wedges with orange and serve.
White Blossom at Yazu, Goa
Restaurant Manager- Shitij Harnwal
Greater Than, the go-to for most gin lovers is what goes into this cocktail. This World Gin Day, enjoy this simple, but delicious cocktail From Yazu. One thing we know is gin and elderflower will never go out of style!
Ingredients:
60 ml gin
30 ml elderflower syrup
30 ml fresh lime juice
Top with Soda or Tonic Water (90 /120 ml)
Method:
Shake all ingredients together and serve in a glass. Garnish with burnt rosemary along with some edible flowers and White Blossom is ready!
Elephant in Paris at Elephant & Co, Pune
Mixologist- Sasmit Manjrekar
This unique gin cocktail gets made with Bombay sapphire, courtesy Sasmit Manjrekar at Elephant & Co. How to make it at home? We got you covered.
Ingredients:
Homemade Champagne syrup: 22 ml
Gin: 60 ml
Angostura bitters: 2 dash
Method:
Pour all your ingredients in an Old fashioned glass and stir them all together. Garish with a dehydrated orange wheel and your gin cocktail is ready.
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