2 cognac cocktails to keep you company as conversations flow on Diwali night
Cognac cocktails to add a little warmth this festive season.
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Cognac will give you enough warmth to get through that chilly Diwali night.
With the smell of festivity in the air and dipping temperatures, signalling the onset of winter, it’s the ideal time to spend evenings over conversations and some cognac with loved ones.
The French brandy mixes well with most ingredients and can result in some delicious cocktails..
So if you plan to take over the bar this Diwali, why don’t you experiment a little and whip up some delectable cognac concoctions, guaranteed to delight the cocktail connoisseur in you.
And if you don’t know where to begin, fret not. We’ve compiled some of the best cognac-based cocktail recipes that are both hot and chilled, yet will give you enough warmth to get you through the chilly Diwali night.
The Hennessy Spiced Orange Smash
Follow the recipes and whip up delicious cognac concoctions.
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Ingredients
Cognac: 2.5 parts Averna: ½ part Simple syrup: ½ part Angostura Bitters: 2 dashes Orange Marmalade: 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice: ¾ part
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Method
- Add all the liquids into a shaker with ice - Shake until chilled
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- Fine strain over ice into a glass - Garnish with an orange twist
The Hennessy Morello Cherry
Ingredients
Cognac: 2.5 parts Morello cherry marmalade: 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice: ¾ part
Method
- Add all the liquids into a shaker over ice - Shake until chilled - Fine strain over ice into a glass - Garnish with a cherry and cinnamon stick
Raise A Toast To Dad! 5 Quirky Cocktails For Father's Day
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From guiding you as a child to being your partner in crime in adulthood, dad has always had your back. Be it protecting you from bullies on the playground or navigating through real world politics, he has always led you through the highs and lows of life.
With the million tokens of gratitude that we owe him, this Fathers's Day, raise a roast to your hero with refreshing cocktails.
From guiding you as a child to being your partner in crime in adulthood, dad has always had your back. Be it protecting you from bullies on the playground or navigating through real world politics,..
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Ginger mixed with curry leaves and class gin results in an exotic concoction ideal for a warm Sunday evening with dad.
Ingredients
Ginger: Small piece
Curry leaves: 5 to 6
Sour mix: 20 ml
Bombay Sapphire Gin: 60 ml
Ice cubes
Method
- Muddle ginger and curry leaves together in a shaker
- Add sour mix, few cubes of ice and 60 ml of Bombay Sapphire Gin
- Shake all together
- With the help of a strainer, pour it in a tall glass
- Garnish with ginger julienne and curry leaves
(Courtesy: InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram - Restaurant: KoKoMMo Tiki Shack)
Ginger mixed with curry leaves and class gin results in an exotic concoction ideal for a warm Sunday evening with dad.
Ingredients
Ginger: Small piece
Curry leaves: 5 to 6
Sour mix: 20 ml
Bo..
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Quirky flavours of this drink is just what you need to add the fun element to Father's Day celebrations with dad.
Ingredients
Gin: 60 ml
Jamun syrup: 20 ml
Lime juice: 20 ml
Egg white: 1 egg
Black salt: 2 dash
Edible flowers: For garnish
Method
- Add all the ingredients in the shaker cup and do a dry shake
- Add ice and shake it well
- Double strain it into a chilled coupe glass
- Garnish it with edible flowers
(Courtesy: Tappa)
Quirky flavours of this drink is just what you need to add the fun element to Father's Day celebrations with dad.
Ingredients
Gin: 60 ml
Jamun syrup: 20 ml
Lime juice: 20 ml
Egg white: 1 egg..
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Strong and sweet flavours combined together in this cocktail will be a tongue-tickling treat for dad.
Ingredients
Gin: 60 ml
Betel leaf: 1
Elderflower syrup: 15 ml
Lime juice: 15 ml
Tonic water
Method
- Take a betel leaf and cut it into two halves
- Add one half in a shaker
- Add lime juice, elderflower syrup and slightly mix them together
- Add Gin and fill the shaker with ice
- Shake it nicely
- Fine strain in an AP wine glass over ice cubes and top it up with tonic water.
- Garnish with the other half of the betel leaf
(Courtesy: DANDY, The FIO Bar)
Strong and sweet flavours combined together in this cocktail will be a tongue-tickling treat for dad.
Ingredients
Gin: 60 ml
Betel leaf: 1
Elderflower syrup: 15 ml
Lime juice: 15 ml
Tonic w..
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For a whisky-loving dad, this cocktail is the ideal drink to make a toast.
Ingredients
Jack Daniel's Old No. 7: 60 ml
Simple syrup: 1 tbsp
Crushed ice
Mint sprig: 1
Method
- In the bottom of a mixing glass, muddle 1 sprig of mint with simple syrup
- Fill with crushed ice
- Add Jack Daniel's
- Stir gently
- Garnish with Mint Sprig
(Courtesy: Jack Daniel's)
For a whisky-loving dad, this cocktail is the ideal drink to make a toast.
Ingredients
Jack Daniel's Old No. 7: 60 ml
Simple syrup: 1 tbsp
Crushed ice
Mint sprig: 1
Method
- In the bot..
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Soothing flavours of Jack Daniel's with a tangy lemon twist will give good high to your celebrations with dad.
Ingredients
Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7: 1 part
Triple sec: 1 part
Sour mix: 1 part
Lemon-lime soda: 4 parts
Method
- Add all ingredients to a shaker and combine well
- Garnish with a lemon slice, cherry and serve chilled
(Courtesy: Jack Daniel's)
Soothing flavours of Jack Daniel's with a tangy lemon twist will give good high to your celebrations with dad.
Ingredients
Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7: 1 part
Triple sec: 1 part
Sour mix: 1 part
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