Indian Summer Cocktail Class
Thank you for participating in the Indian Summer Cocktail Class! Here are the recipes from the class.
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Jaggery Syrup
INGREDIENTS
1 Cup Jaggery - Roughly Chopped
1 ¼ Cup Water
Alternate option: Brown or Raw Sugar
METHOD
1. In a small Saucepan, heat up jaggery or sugar on medium-low.
2. Once partly dissolved, stir in water and bring to a gentle rolling boil.
3. Stir until jaggery is fully dissolved
4. Turn stove off and let fully cool
5. Transfer to a glass jar or bottle
Cardamom-Honey Syrup
INGREDIENTS
1 Cup Honey
1/3 Cup Hot Boiled Water
½ Teaspoon Cardamom Seeds (3-4 Pods)
METHOD
1. In a large measuring cup, add Cardamom Seeds or Pods and gently crush using muddler or wooden spoon with flat end
2. Add Honey and Boiled Water
3. Stir until Honey and Water are same consistency
4. Transfer to a glass jar or bottle
Pegu Club
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 OZ Gin
1/2 OZ Triple Sec or Orange Curacao
3/4 OZ Lime Juice
2 Dashes of Angostura Bitters or Orange Bitters
METHOD
1. In a cocktail shaker, add all ingredients
2. Add ice and shake well
3. Strain into chilled coupe or cocktail glass
GARNISH
Slice of Lime
A very small pinch of nutmeg powder
INGREDIENTS
2-3 slices of Serrano or Jalepeno chillies (depending on spice preference)
4-5 Mint Leaves
5-7 Cilantro Leaves with stems
2 thinly sliced Ginger, roughy 1/4 TSP chopped
1/2 OZ Lemon Juice
1/2 OZ Lime Juice
3/4 OZ Jaggery Syrup
1/4 TSP Chaat Masala
2 OZ Tequila Blanco or Gin or Vodka
1/2 OZ Orange Curacao or Triple Sec
METHOD
1. In a cocktail shaker, add in mint and cilantro leaves along with chili and ginger slices
2. Pour in Lemon and Lime juice along with Simple Syrup and Chaat Masala
3. Muddle gently for about 10-12 seconds
4. Pour in in Tequila and Triple Sec
5. Add ice and shake vigorously for 15 seconds
6. Double strain over rocks into an Old Fashioned glass
7. Garnish with Puri and/or sprig of mint
GARNISH
For the rim, I used 1/2 tsp chaat masala and 1/2 tsp sugar. Mix together on a flat plate or bowl. Using a lime or lemon slice, slightly moisten the rim of the glass and press into mixture.
Ayurvedic Penicillin
INGREDIENTS
3 Slices of Fresh Ginger, roughy 1/3 TSP chopped
1/4 TSP Turmeric Powder
Pinch of Black Pepper
3/4 OZ Honey-Cardamom Syrup
3/4 OZ Lemon Juice
2 OZ Blended Scotch
1/2 TSP of Peated Scotch Whiskey (Islay Malt or Jura Malt)
METHOD
1. In a cocktail shaker add Ginger slices, Turmeric Powder, Black pepper and Syrup
2. Gently Muddle until Ginger is crushed and released juices
3. Add in Lemon Juice and Blended Scotch
4. Add ice and shake well
5. Double strain into Old-Fashioned glass over rocks or large ice cube
6. Float Peated Scotch on top of the drink
GARNISH
Candied-ginger or thick ginger slice
Awara Bhawara Cocktail (Bees Knees)
INGREDIENTS
3/4 OZ Honey-Cardamom Syrup
3/4 OZ Lemon Juice
2 OZ or Gin or Vodka
Optional: 1 TBSP Egg White or Aquafaba
METHOD 1
1. In a cocktail shaker, add in Lemon Juice, Honey-Cardamom syrup and Gin or Vodka
2. Add ice and shake well
3. Double strain into chilled cocktail or martini glass
GARNISH
Twisted Lemon Peel
METHOD 2
1. In a cocktail shaker, add in Lemon Juice, Honey-Cardamom syrup and Gin or Vodka
2. Add in Egg white or Aqafaba and shake vigorously for 10 seconds or until drink is frothy
3. Add ice and shake vigorously for another 10 seconds
4. Double strain into chilled cocktail or martini glass
GARNISH
3-4 drops of Bitters
Indo-French 75
INGREDIENTS
2 TSP Jaggery Syrup
1 OZ Lemon Juice
2 OZ Gin or Vodka
2 OZ Champagne or Sparkling Wine
1/4 TSP Fennel Seeds
1/4 TSP Cumin Seeds
1. In a cocktail shaker add Fennel and Cumin seeds and Jaggery Syrup
2. Gently muddle until seeds are crushed
3. Add Lemon juice, choice of spirit
4. Add ice and shake vigorously
5. Double Strain into Champagne flute
6. Top with Champagne or Sparkling Wine
GARNISH
Twisted Lemon Peel
