From seasonal mangoes to refreshing basil, a glug of lassi to a whiff of lavender — t2 travelled across town to get you the most innovative tipple tales this summer. #Cheers
Betel leaves are soaked in Estuary beer overnight, which is then poured into a heated saucepan along with sugar and cardamom pods and simmered till it reduces to half. The beer is then refrigerated for over two hours and is served chilled in a rustic ceramic pot over a wooden base.
Rs 450-plus
Pair it with: MLA Hostel Chicken Pakoda
A shot straight out of your grandma’s kitchen. Raw mangoes are tempered with mustard seeds, to which is added turmeric, salt, sugar and water. The liquid is strained and mixed with white rum and a sprinkling of red chilli powder.
Rs 149-plus
Pair it with: Cottage Cheese and Burnt Tomato Mousse on Papri Chips
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Gola gets an upgrade with this one. Blueberry puree, cranberry juice, sugar syrup, lime juice, jeera powder, black salt and pepper come together to form a frozen popsicle put in a glass. Vodka mixed with leftovers of the above mentioned ingredients is poured on top. Rs 329-plus
Pair it with: Java Grilled Fish
You’d literally fall in love with this one — named after Thomas Alva Edison and served in a bulb. Eddie’s Love Potion is a fragrant mix of aphrodisiacs such as chamomile tea and lavender jelly, along with lime and vodka, and promises to be a relaxing cocktail. Rs 295-plus
Pair it with: Baked Brie
The good old mango lassi gets an Irish punch. Malibu and Baileys Irish Cream mixed with smooth mango lassi, this one’s a winner if you love creamy cocktails. Rs 425 plus
Pair it with: Moorish Chicken
The freshness of watermelon chunks, the warmth of crushed fresh ginger and the fizziness of ginger ale, along with ice and vodka, make this one a summer winner. Rs 550-plus
Pair it with: Chips & Dip
Aam Panna lovers, rejoice. The Monkey Bar signature cocktail has aam panna stirred with vodka, sweet lime, cumin and salt to make a tangy cocktail in a ceramic glass.
Rs 350-plus
Pair it with: Sticky Korean Chicken Wings
Not just pizzas, Serafina also does martini #LikeABoss. Our fave? This Strawberry and Basil Martini made with fresh strawberry puree, lime juice, sugar syrup, basil leaves and vodka.
Rs 525-plus
Pair it with: Pollo Rollatini
Roasted raw mangoes have always been a saviour when it comes to beating the heat. The Green Mango and Camino Margarita made from oven-roasted raw mango pulp, mixed with Camino tequila and crushed ice does just that. Rs 275-plus
Pair it with: Dajaj Chermoula
The classic mojito gets a spicy Cooch Behar twist when roasted jeera powder, black salt and chaat masala are added to it. Served in a lota that’s belching out smoke, this fun cocktail is a looker too. Rs 295-plus for a glass and Rs 750 for a pitcher
Pair it with: Boti Aur Khasta
This is Old Monk on fire! Quite literally. Peach syrup meets orange juice, chopped apples and a shot of flaming Old Monk rum — Furious Monk is part of the Flaming Friday menu at the Park Street pub.
Rs 83-plus
Pair it with: Fire Fried Cottage Cheese
Text: Zeba Akhtar
Pictures: B. Halder
