Welcome Monsoon with our Spirited Cocktails and their Recipes

August 23, 2021

Monsoon brings coolness in the air when all you wish to do is curl up in your blanket and take a long nap. While the usual happens again and again, not all of us have that luxury as we have jobs that we need to do.

How about twisting things up with a curious yet mouth-watering combination?

One of the really great bartender duties is when bartenders lean on with a towel thrown over their shoulder and a welcoming smile. Picture that. Don’t you wish to pull up a stool?With the monsoon season setting in, it's a great idea to say goodbye to stress with your near and dear ones at home and the rain drizzling in the background. Also, throwing a weekend house party to celebrate monsoon is the perfect way to unwind after a hectic week. We don't really need an occasion or reason for a round of cocktails. What can be better than to enjoy a lazy rainy day with cocktail in your hand? As everyone babble, the flavour of conversation chips in while drinking these refreshing and delicious cocktails.

Give a delicious quirk to your rainy evenings with these easy-to-make cocktails as you bring out the bartender in you to whip up some delicious cocktails. So, here we are with some of the best cocktail ideas that incorporate perfectly with the mood of monsoon.

Spiced Tanqueray Cider

Welcome your near and dear ones with this cup of warm, spiced cider. The insertion of spices with the white wine, apple mix and tangy notes of the Tanqueray will give you a delectable cocktail with several layers of flavour.

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Ingredients:

• 45 ml of Tanqueray No.10 Gin
• 20 ml of fresh Lemon juice
• 20 ml of Honey
• 1 piece of Star Anise
• 1 piece of Clove
• 100 ml of hot white wine and apple mix

Method:

Take equal measurement of apple juice, white wine and then start heating them. Add other ingredients into a Hi-ball glass and then do topping with the heated wine and apple mixture.

Sugar Plum Fairy Cocktail

It consists of plum wine and pomegranate vodka, both of which are sought after monsoon fruits. Moreover, this drink is pretty simple to make, looks stunning, and taste delicious. Treat yourself to one of these on a lazy monsoon evening.

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Ingredients:

• 25 oz. of Moscato
• 1 glass of Sparkling White Grape Juice
• 2 cups of Cranberry Juice
• 2-3 plums, sliced for garnish
• A handful of red grapes for garnish
• A handful of fresh cranberries for garnish
• ¼ cup of sugar for coating
• Light corn syrup and extra sugar to rim the glass(optional)

Method:

This cocktail comes together pretty quickly, but you’ll have to make it long before your party starts so that you can have time for chilling it properly. For making, simply mix the Moscato, grape juice and cranberry juice in a large pitcher. Then, place the pitcher in the fridge for at least two hours. Pour a thin layer of light corn syrup in a shallow dish while serving the cocktails. Add some sugar on a separate shallow dish. Dip the edge of each glass first into the corn syrup and then with sugar. Finally, it’s time to pour the cocktail into each glass.

Mint Julep

This is for those who wants a strong, malty character with delicate fresh fruit flavours that brings a unique combination of sweet and spicy notes.

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Ingredients:

• 50 ml of Grant's Distinction
• 10 ml of simple/sugar syrup
• 8-10 ml of lime juice
• 10 mint leaves

Method:

Take lightly muddle mint leaves, lime juice and sugar syrup in a glass. Add Grant's distinction, pack it with crushed ice and stir gently. At last, garnish it with a mint leaf.

Highland Embrace

As the rain shows up, there’s nothing better than staying inside, relaxing with a good book and a steaming glass of this hot spirit. The rich & warm flavours of the Singleton integrated with the pungent juices and sweet honey notes make this one of the best drinks to have on a rainy day.

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Ingredients:

• 60 ml of Singleton Glen Ord 12-year-old
• 30 ml of Honey
• 20 ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 20 ml of freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 piece Star Anise
• 100 ml of boiling water

Method:

Add all the ingredients into a coffee mug and top with the boiling water. Stir the mixture together and now it’s ready for serving.

Boozy Pomegranate Cider

It is combined with apple cider and pomegranate juice to bring you a warm cozy drink for the monsoons. You can add dark rum or whiskey(may be bourbon) according to your preference and cinnamon sticks for enhancing the flavour considerably.

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups of pomegranate juice
• 1 cup of fresh, unfiltered apple cider
• 1 cinnamon stick (separated into two equal parts)
• 1 clove
• 2.5" slices of ginger
• 2 shots of dark rum/whiskey

Method:

In a small saucepan, add all the ingredients except booze. Turn the heat to medium and allow the mixture to become a simmer. Let it simmer for around 10 minutes or so, until it has become nice and fragrant. Pour equally between two warm mugs, and add a shot of rum to each mug. It’s ready to be served immediately.

As they say, there's something for everyone. So, select your drink and get the monsoon party going.