Try cocktails with Mexican flavours at this two-day bar takeover

The things that bind Mexico and India apart from a fondness for partying at the drop of a hat is food music and an expressive culture From the fiestas to the family dinners food and flavour go hand in hand with Central American culture This weekend the countryrsquos top bar Handshake will drop into the city for an exclusive twoday bar takeoverMexiThaiThe visit marks the first Mumbai trip for the bar which was founded back in 2018 and is renowned for their vintage vibe and deacutecor It is a theme that fits their collaboration with Slink amp Bardot admits head bartender Javier Rodriguez A biology graduate who is now at the helm of curating flavours at the Mexican bar Rodriguez will be accompanied by laboratory manager Daniela Jardon on the visit From their signature cocktails to flavours the event will see the duo showcase their techniques and styleldquoI feel Mumbai is an exciting destination due to its rich culture diverse culinary scene and emerging nightlife At Slink amp Bardot we aim to enhance this experience by introducing our innovative crafted cocktails that reflect the cityrsquos spiritrdquo Rodriguez pointed out An example of such an innovation is their signature MexiThai cocktail Rodriguez explains that the drink is a Don Julio tequila blanco with coconut oil makrut leaves distillation a cherry tomato water cordial topped with basil oil drops that brings out the aromas a signature of the flavours from the two different culturesDaniela Jardon mixes a drinkThe session is built around four signature cocktails from the Mexican hub Aside from the MexiThai the fruity orange blossom cocktail a blend of Don Julio tequila reposado jasmine tea vanilla and a touch of orange blossom essence and the jasmine cocktail Don Julio tequila blanco jasmine tea and lemon join Rodriguezrsquos example as the key elements of the sessionsJavier Rodriguez behind the bar Pics CourtesyInstagramAs to how it will play with an Indian palate familiar with spicier and colourful flavours laboratory manager Jardon responds ldquoWe love experimenting with bold flavours like tequila tomato cordial and coconut oil Cocktails like MexiThai or an olive oil gimlet could surprise the Indian palate with their unique twists and unexpected combinationsrdquoON November 14 and 15 9 pm onwardsAT Slink amp Bardot Thadani House 329A opposite Indian Coast Guard WorliCALL 9326965643LOG ON TO slinkampbardot on Instagram limited registrationsCOST Rs 4500 3 cocktails Rs 6000 4 cocktails optionalQuickfix is the wayFor a quick cocktail night fix I always recommend a simple gin and tonic with fresh herbs and citrus Itrsquos easy to make yet refreshing making it perfect for any gathering Javier RodriguezAlso ReadThis Orlem restobar serves food with a dash of karaoke and community spirit