3 Meaty Mutton Starters With Fruity Cocktail Pairings To Try
Mutton starters can be prepared using a range of cooking methods, each offering a different flavour and texture. Grilling or roasting methods like tandoori give a smoky, charred surface and tender interior. Shallow frying techniques such as mutton chops create a crisp outer layer while sealing in moisture. Some starters are then finished on a searing pan to caramelise spices or char the surface lightly. Regardless of techniques, all mutton dishes' flavour is rich and better paired with a fruity cocktail. Take a look at some well-suited combos!
3 Mutton Starters With Fruity Cocktail To Serve Your Guests
1. Grilled Mutton Seekh With Pineapple Mint Cocktail
Made with minced mutton and a blend of ground spices, seekh kebabs are shaped onto skewers and grilled. Seekh kebabs are known for their earthy spice and juicy texture. The smokiness from the grill gives them a rich base, ideal for pairing with a pineapple mint cocktail. The cocktail’s acidity cuts through the meat’s fat, while mint gives out herby notes.
Pineapple Mint Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 1)
- 10 ml rum
- 30 ml pineapple juice
- 15 ml lime juice
- 10 ml mint syrup
- 30 ml soda water
- Mint leaves, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Method
- Shake juices and syrup with ice.
- Top with soda and garnish with mint.
2. Mutton Pepper Fry With Guava Ginger Fizz
This South Indian-style starter uses tender mutton pieces stir-fried with black pepper, curry leaves, and dry spices. The mutton starter is loaded with black pepper and roasted spices, giving it a spicy zing. A guava ginger fizz highlights the meat’s flavour with more acidity, amplifying the spice.
Guava Ginger Fizz Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 1)
- 10 ml rum
- 15 ml guava juice
- 15 ml ginger juice
- 10 ml lemon juice
- 10 ml sparkling water
- Lime slice, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Method
- Mix all juices and then add ice.
- Top with sparkling water and garnish with lime.
3. Mutton Cutlet with Pomegranate Lime Sparkler
Mutton Cutlet is made using cooked minced mutton mixed with mashed potatoes, spices, and herbs. It has soft-centred patties with spiced, minced meat different from mutton pakora. Their crispy crust and rich filling is well-suited for the cocktail that contrasts the spice. A pomegranate lime sparkler adds tartness complementing the earthy mutton notes.
Pomegranate Lime Sparkler Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 1)
- 10 ml vodka
- 10 ml pomegranate juice
- 15 ml fresh lime juice
- 10 ml sugar syrup
- 10 ml tonic water
- Pomegranate seeds, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Method
- Shake juice and syrup with ice and pour into a glass.
- Add tonic and garnish with seeds.
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