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  • Trendy Gin

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    From the days when British colonies introduced tonic water with the combination of quinine & carbonated water as a way to ward of  malaria & added a wee of gin, thereby giving rise to the popular Gin & Tonic, the gin has travelled a long way.
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    McDowell”s Blue Riband Dry Gin has been in India since 1950s &  must say still a very popular brand.  In the past, most of the gin cocktails would invariably have Blue Riband as it’s base. Well with passing years, the pubs started seeing wave of new gin labels such as Hapusa, Greater Than, Stranger & Sons, Jaisalmer crafted by entrepreneurs. The trend of gin culture made a big shout & the counters started pelting some amazing cocktails right from G&T to Martini to Negroni to Gimlet to Tom Collins & many more.

    Here is one simple gin cocktail made with the popular Blue Riband Gin
    Ingredients
    Gin – 45 ml
    Lemon juice – 15 ml
    Triple Sec – 15 ml
    Soda – to top
    Orange wheel, Pepper & Cloves to add a wee tangy spice of life.

    Preparation Method

    Combine all, except soda, and give a wee shake with some ice. Strain it in a cocktail glass with ice cubes & release some pepper & cloves as well the orange wheel & top it up with Soda.

    I also take this opportunity to make a mention that I have been following my friend Morten Krag – @thecocktail.blog for a couple of year & have been mesmerised by his amazing cocktails. He has since released his Cocktail Recipe book – “Sophistication Declassified” & I am looking forward to get one of it soon. Congratulations Morten!

    Cheers!

  • The Long Blue Island

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    The Long Blue Island

    With the arrival of my tumbler to my glassware collection, I sure wanted to inaugurate the new arrival with pomp & gaiety!
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    Looking at the size of the tumbler, the one cocktail that striked my mind was the Long Island Ice Tea. So introduced the exotic blue curacao as a substitute to coke. The fresh  tender coconut water to mellow the strong concoction!
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    Ingredients

    Tequila – 20 ml
    Vodka – 20 ml @cirocvodka
    Gin – 20 ml @strangerandsons
    White Rum – 20 ml @bacardi
    Triple Sec – 20 ml
    Blue Curacao – 30 ml @desmondji_agaveindia
    Lime juice – 20 ml
    Fresh coconut water – 100 ml
    Sugar syrup – 20 ml
    Salt – a pinch
    Lemon wheel – to garnish
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    Preparation Method

    Combine the white spirits, triple sec, fresh lime juice, sugar syrup, salt in a mixing glass & stir. Fill the tumbler glass  with ice & pour the over it. Add the fresh tender coconut water & release the blue Curacao to finish. Garnish with lemon wheel. There was my long drink ready to quench my thirst
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    Cheers!

  • Orange Tea Martini

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    Orange Tea Martini

    Ingredients

    Tanqueray Gin – 45 ml @tanqueraygin
    Desmondji Tequila – 15 ml @desmondji_agaveindia
    Bol Triple Sec – 15 ml @bolsgenever_nl
    Monin Lemon Tea – 15 ml @monin_europe
    Orange wedge – for garnish & express
    Fresh Mint – for garnish
    Ice – 6 cubes

    Preparation Method

    Chill the Martini glass Combine all in a shaker.  Shake it vigorously with six ice cubes to chill, dilute & mix. Pour it in the chilled Martini glass. Garnish with Mint & Orange wedge. Sip & enjoy the soothing flavours of the concoction. Don’t forget to express the orange peel mid-way.

    Cheers!

  • Gin-Vodka Buck

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    Gin-Vodka Buck

    Ingredients

    Grey Goose Vodka – 45 ml @greygoose_vodka
    Gordon’s London Dry Gin – 15 ml @gordonsginuk
    Triple Sec – 10 ml
    Schweppes Tonic Water @schweppes
    Fresh Mint Leaves
    Lemon wedges
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    Preparation Method

    Combine all over ice in a mixing glass  except tonic. Stir well. Pour it in the glass.Top it up with Schweppes. Express Fresh Mint & drop it in the drink along with Lemon wedges Enjoy the freshness as the flavours of Vodka & Gin explode the palate
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    Cheers!


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