By IANSlife

December 04, 2023 (IANSlife) As the radiant festival approaches, a time when homes are adorned with the aroma of delectable feasts fills the air, and laughter reverberates through the night, it's the perfect occasion to raise a toast to the spirit of togetherness and celebration. The festival is a symphony of love, gratitude, and moments shared with family and friends.

This year's end, let us redefine the codes of celebration with a unique touch, one that adds sophistication to the festivity. At the onset, Diageo brings to you a few delectable recipes that promise to turn an occasion into a memorable and extraordinary experience.

GULAB JAMUN SOUR  

Ingredients: 

• Johnnie Walker Black label: 60ml  

• Gulab jamun Syrup (or Sugar Syrup): 15ml        
• Lemon Juice: 20ml          
• 1 No. Egg white
• Garnish: Orange Peel 

Method: 

• Add ingredients to the shaker and do a dry shake. 
• Add ice to the shaker and shake hard
• Pour into a chilled whisky glass and garnish 

 

BLACK DOG GOLD COIN

Ingredients:

• Black Dog Scotch Whisky: 60 ml
• Cinnamon Syrup: 15 ml
• White Wine: 30 ml
• Apple Slice: 2
• Cinnamon Sticks: 2
• Ice

Method:

• Grab a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice
• Pour Black Dog Scotch Whisky, Cinnamon Syrup, and white wine into the cocktail shaker.
• Shake vigorously to combine the ingredients well
• Using a cocktail strainer, strain the mixture into a rock glass filled with ice
• Garnish with two slices of apple and cinnamon sticks on the edge

 

BLACK & WHITE SPICE BASKET

Ingredients:

• Black & White Scotch: 60ml
• Cinnamon Syrup: 10ml
• Lime Juice: 20ml
• Ginger Ale: 100ml
• Ice: 3-4 Cubes

Method:

• Fill your highball glass with some ice and pour scotch whisky into it
• Lime juice and cinnamon syrup are to be poured on top
• Top it with ginger ale

 

KAPPA MARTINI

Ingredients

• Godawan 01 Rich & Rounded – 50 ml
• Coffee / Cold brew – 40 ml
• Brown sugar / Honey – 20 ml

Method:

• Shake well/or blend it with ice and serve it your choice of glassware, coupe or on-the-rocks
• Garnish with cacao powder / Coffee beans / Nutmeg, The Choice is yours

 

SAFFRON SMASH

Ingredients:

• Godawan 02 Fruit & Spice: 50 ml
• Saffron syrup: 20 ml
• Fresh lemon juice: 15 ml

Method:

• Shake well and serve on the rocks

 

CHAIBALL

Ingredients:

• Godawan 02 Fruit & Spice: 50 ml
• Black Assam tea / your favourite tea: 40 ml
• Peach Syrup: 20 ml
• Fresh lime: 15 ml
• Soda: To top up

Method:

• Add everything to a tall glass, fill it with ice and top up with Soda
• Garnish it with a mint bouquet / Orange Slice

 

 

 

 

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