Staying indoors need not be a buzz kill with these easy to whip up cocktail recipes
New York Sour. Pic courtesy: Beam Suntory
Ingredients
50 ml Jim Beam
20ml Red Wine to float
30 ml Orange Juice
20 ml Sugar Syrup
20 ml Lemon Juice
Ice
Glass
Rocks glass
Method
Bring all ingredients in a shaker and strain.
For a little more depth, float red wine on the drink at the end.
Claremont Club
A twist to the Clover Club which has a base of gin, the Claremont Club is perfect for a hot summer day. A medley of flavours, the cocktail balances the sweetness and bitterness beautifully.
Ingredients
50 ml Jim Beam
2 bar spoons Raspberry Puree
10 ml Cinnamon Syrup
10 ml Sugar Syrup
25 ml Lime Juice
1/2 Egg White
Mint leaf for garnish
Glass
Coupe or Cocktail
Method
Bring together all ingredients in a shaker and strain.
Garnish with mint leaf and fresh raspberries on cocktail skewer if available.
Patrao’s Siesta
Don’t we all crave for a trip to idyllic Goa right now? Influenced by the vibrant colonial architecture of Goa, Patrao’s Siesta represents the colours of a typical Goan villa. Transport yourself to the bliss and tranquillity of Goa with this cocktail.
Ingredients
50 ml Oaksmith Gold
10 ml Goan Port wine
20 ml Passion fruit pulp
30 ml Orange juice
Ice
Glass
Old Fashioned glass
Method
Shake all the ingredients except the port wine together in a shaker full of ice, and strain over one big piece of ice in an old fashioned glass.
Now gently pour the port wine over the drink so that it floats, creating a red layer on top.
