The Best IPL-Inspired Cocktails For Match Day Watch Parties
When the summer sun is blazing and the IPL fever is catching on, there's no better way to celebrate than with cocktails inspired by your favourite teams. Imagine this: the game is on, the room is buzzing with anticipation, and you are about to bowl everyone over with a drink lineup that's as thrilling as a last-ball finish.
Mumbai Indians’ Magic
For the Mumbai Indians fans, let's whip up something as spirited and bold as the city's heartbeat. Combine 45 ml Captain Morgan Dark Rum with a splash of Blue Curacao, giving us that iconic Mumbai blue. A squeeze of lime juice and a dash of simple syrup will balance the tang with some sweetness, for when you want to truly savour a sweet, sweet victory. Top it off with soda for some excitement, akin to the city's spirit, and there you have a cocktail no less than magic.
Bengaluru’s Breezy Rendezvous
An IPL watch party in Bengaluru has to speak to the city’s weather as well as the Royal Challengers. Take 60 ml Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka and stir in 15 ml of raspberry liqueur, painting it the colour of royal challengers. Lemonade flows in next, refreshing as a cool breeze through Cubbon Park. Served over ice and garnished with raspberries and mint, it’s a drink that will keep you cool, even during those nail-biting moments during the last over.
KKR’s Cocktail
For the Kolkata Knight Riders supporters, here is a concoction that's as layered as the city's history. We're mixing 60 ml Johnnie Walker Black Label with 20 ml of tamarind paste and a dash of honey syrup. A dash of bitters adds just what you need to take the edge off when your favourite batsman is facing a fast bowler on the pitch. Garnished with a lime wheel and star anise, the cocktail can turn you into a whisky fan, even if that isn’t your usual drink of choice.
Chennai's Sunshine Sipper
And for the Chennai Super Kings fans, a cocktail that’s as warm and sunny as their disposition. Blend 45 ml Tanqueray London Dry Gin with the tropical sweetness of mango juice and the refreshing touch of coconut water, embodying the coastal charm of Chennai. A splash of lime ties it all together, much like a captain leading from the front. Served in a mason jar, adorned with mango and a coconut rim, this Sunshine Sipper is a cheer in a glass, a drink that’s all about the warmth of the city and its people.
