Perfect Indian Cocktail & Food Pairings For A Flavourful Festive Party
Indian cuisines are known for their richness and spices, so pairing different types of Indian drinks and festive dishes can create memorable combinations. Carefully curating a festive menu requires a balance of both, food and drink, by pairing the right taste together.
Various Indian cocktails, which mostly use the same spices from which the dishes are made, can create a sense of familiarity, pairing in harmony. Drinks can also use common garnishes as the dishes, be it spices or herbs, elevating the taste even further. From sweet to savoury, various dinks can be paired with diverse dishes to celebrate any ideal occasion. Get to know about different Indian cocktails that go well with Indian dishes.
5 Perfect Indian Cocktail & Food Pairings
Mango & Saffron Fizz With Gujiya
One simply needs to infuse 15ml vodka with saffron, then shake with 30ml mango purée, 20ml lemon juice, and 15ml simple syrup before topping with soda to make the drink. The saffron's floral essence and the mango's tropical sweetness come together in this drink to make it smooth and multi-layered. One way to get this bright flavour balance is to infuse the base with saffron and then shake it with citrus and mango. Gujiya is a deep-fried dish filled with khoya and almonds. The slight acidity and fizz of the drink balance the flavour profile. Both components are affected by the temperature at which they are served; the cold cocktail contrasts nicely with the hot, just-fried Gujiya, ideal for any occasion.
Rose & Cardamom Collins With Dahi Vada
A blend of rose's subtle sweetness and cardamom creates a floral highball cocktail, both unique and subtly spicy. This method calls for cardamom to be infused into the base, followed by rose essence, citrus, and soda for a balanced finish. The drink can be easily made with a mix of 15ml gin with 25ml lemon juice, 15ml rose syrup, and 100ml soda. The tanginess and carbonation of the cocktail balance with the heavy creaminess of the yoghurt. Rose adds a distinct to balance the sour and sweet chutneys. This sophisticated match elevates a traditional dish ideal for snacks or even lunch and dinner.
Thandai Sour With Paneer Tikka
While the drink's subtle tartness counters the paneer's richness, the foamy texture softens the dish's slightly burnt surface. The paneer's creamy components are brought out by the drink's nutty undertones, creating a perfect harmony between the dish's spice, creaminess, and charred flavours. The cocktail's creaminess contrasts beautifully with the paneer's smokey surface because of the regulated use of aeration. Shake 15ml whisky with 30ml thandai syrup, 20ml lime juice, 15ml honey, and egg white. It can also be made with a live counter, proceeding with a barbecue night.
Paan & Coconut Highball With Malpua
Muddle paan leaves with 15ml white rum, then shake with 30ml coconut cream, 20ml lime juice, and 10ml simple syrup before topping with soda. The herbal paan notes enhance the dessert. This fragrant highball combines the herbaceous notes of paan with the silky texture of coconut for a multi-layered cocktail with a unique scent. The method entails mashing fresh paan leaves to achieve a well-rounded taste profile. Both components' fennel and betel nut undertones harmonise with the sweet cardamom taste of the malpua soaked in simple syrup.
Spiced Pomegranate Mule With Aloo Chaat
Aloo Chaat, a dish with crisp potato cubes mixed with chutneys and masala, goes well with the drink's strong acidity. Mix 15ml vodka with 20ml pomegranate juice, 20ml lime juice, and 10ml ginger syrup, then top with ginger beer. The aromatic richness is amplified by adding pomegranate arils and a ginger slice to the copper mug in which it is served. The acidity of the cocktail complements the dish's acidic tamarind undertones and amplifies the complex flavour. The pomegranate garnish adds a fruity depth, while controlled carbonation with the complexity between the spicy cocktail and the flavours of the food makes up for a nice pairing.
Now that you know about Indian drinks and dishes to pair together for an ideal festive occasion. Make sure to serve them in style with a proper presentation to elevate the taste even more.
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