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Raise a drink to your sibling

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On Raksha Bandhan

By IANSlife

August 27, 2023 (IANSlife) On this heartwarming occasion look beyond just gifting a regular present and spend some Tim with your sibling. Cocktails are an easy way to make a break the monotony as siblings plan a day to celebrate their special bond of love and togetherness. At the onset, Afzal Kaba, Diageo India Brand Ambassador, shares a curated selection of special concoctions that cover a wide array of flavours.

RELATION 

Relation

Ingredients:

  • Johnnie Walker Black Label
  • Fresh Lime juice
  • Cinnamon infused organic honey
  • Soda, Edible flower
  • Ice cubes

Method:

  • Take a glass and fill it up with ice cubes.
  • Add 60ml Johnnie Walker Black Label
  • Add 15ml cinnamon infused honey syrup (take hot water and add cinnamon sticks. Us the water 100ml and add 200 honey)
  • Add 15ml fresh lime juice.
  • Top with soda
  • Stir gently to mix and add garnish of edible flower.
  • Enjoy

 

SFS – SOUR FOR SISTER

SFS

Ingredients:

  • Black Dog Triple Gold Reserve
  • Fresh Lime juice, Orange Marmalade
  • nutmeg (Egg white or Fresh pineapple juice optional)
  • Ice cubes

Method:

  • Take a cocktail shaker.
  • Add 60ml Black Dog Triple Gold Reserve
  • Add 1 ½ bar spoon of orange marmalade.
  • Add 15ml fresh lime juice.
  • Add one egg white or 15ml fresh pineapple juice.
  • Add ice cubes and shake hard.
  • Strain it in a glass. Add Block ice if there is any extra space.
  • Garnish with grated nutmeg.
  • Enjoy

 

GIFT

GIFT

Ingredients:

  • Black & White
  • Fresh Lime juice
  • Fresh Watermelon
  • Fresh Mint
  • Ice cubes

Method:

  • Take a cocktail shaker.
  • Add 5 1inch by 1inch watermelon.
  • Crush it using a muddler.
  • Add 15ml fresh lime juice.
  • 5 leaves of mint – clap and add it to the shaker.
  • Add 60ml Black & White scotch.
  • Add ice cubes and shake hard.
  • Strain it in a glass using both strainers to avoid pulp, mint, and broken ice.
  • Add Block/ cube ice if there is any extra space.
  • Pc of watermelon and mint sprig.
  • Enjoy

 

 

 

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