Refreshing, cold cocktails are a must-have for any desi summer party! Sure, there are numerous drink mixes readily available. But nothing stacks up to cocktails made with fresh ingredients, be they juices, masalas, or produce! We give you three of our favorite cocktail recipes that will surely make your hot summer nights even spicier! Hoye-hoye!
Wanting to give Moscow Mules to desi spin, we turned to The Bojon Gourmet! Teemed with masalas and an abundance of fresh ginger, this recipes is a must-make for entertaining in the summer!
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For the spiced ginger syrup:
(Makes 1 cup, enough for 8 drinks)
Per mule:
Make the spiced ginger syrup:
In a small, heavy skillet, combine the coriander, cumin, cardamom seeds and saffron. Heat over a medium flame, shuffling the pan frequently, to toast the spices until they are fragrant and start to pop. It should be 30 seconds once the pan is hot. Meanwhile, stir together the sugar with the boiling water until dissolved (or mostly dissolved). Add syrup, toasted spices, and ginger to a blender and blend until fairly smooth. Strain the syrup through a very fine mesh strainer, pressing on the solids to extract the good stuff. Use immediately or (preferably) chill the syrup until cold, at least 1 hour and up to several days.
Make the mules:
In a shaker or jar, stir together the vodka, ginger syrup, and lemon juice for 30 seconds. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice, top off with sparkling water, and garnish with a mint sprig. Add more lemon or syrup if you feel the drink needs it.
This recipe is adapted from chef Floyd Cardoz’s famous cocktail from his highly acclaimed restaurant Tabla.
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(Makes 2 cocktails)
Muddle cucumber, cilantro, and chili in a cocktail shaker. Add gin, lime, and simple syrup and shake vigorously.
Line the rim of glass with salt.
Strain cocktail into evenly into 2 glasses, each half filled with ice and garnish with each with a cucumber slice.
A little tamarind isn’t just for your chaats and other desi snacks. A splash of tangy tamarind makes for a unique twist on your margarita, try it out!
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(Makes 2 cocktails)
Mix the tequila, tamarind concentrate, simple syrup, and Cointreau until the tamarind concentrate is dissolved.
Rim 2 margarita glasses with salt. Add a few ice cubes and pour the margaritas over the ice.
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