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Forget Chai, it's monsoon cocktail hours

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Muddle, shake, stir and sip while you watch the rain pitter patter

ByIANSlife

August 4, 2020 (IANSlife) With Unlock 3.0 gathering momentum, gatherings with friends and socialising in limited numbers is a welcome relief. After months of sheltering, keep spirits high with these refreshing cocktails to top the list of hosts amongst your crew.

 
Lime Mojito
ABSOLUTE LIME MOJITO

 

INGREDIENTS

1½ Parts Absolut Lime | ⅔ Part Lime Juice |½ Part Simple Syrup | Soda Water | 1 Leaf Mint Leaf | 1 Wedge Lime | Crushed Ice

HOW TO MIX

Fill a highball glass with crushed ice. Add Absolut Lime, lime juice and simple syrup. Muddle. Top up with soda water.
Garnish with a mint leaf and a lime wedge.

 

Jameson Spicy Hot Toddy

 

JAMESON SPICY HOT TODDY

 

INGREDIENTS
part Jameson Irish Whiskey | 3 parts water | 0.25 parts Honey | 0.5 parts Lemon | 0.5 parts Sriracha | Ginger, sliced

HOW TO MIX

Add water, honey, sriracha, and sliced ginger pieces to a small saucepan and bring to a low simmer and stir to combine. Let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add Jameson and lemon juice and simmer for an additional 3 minutes. Pour into mugs and add a lemon slice and garnish with a thin ginger slice.

 

Monkey 47 Gin Julep

 

MONKEY 47 GIN JULEP

 

INGREDIENTS
 
5 cl Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin |1 cl simple syrup |15 mint leaves

HOW TO MIX

Muddle all ingredients, shake it with ice cubes and double-strain into a silver mug filled with crushed ice.
Garnish it with a mint leave.

 

 

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