Taste Of The 1990s: 5 Classic Flavours And Cocktails For Millennial Siblings
Hark back to the 1990s to bring into your mixology those flavours from the past that you are so familiar with. From mango ras to kala khatta to rose milk – there are a number of different ingredients and flavours which are reminiscent of the last decade of the 20th century. Popular in the form of sherbets, toffees and fizzes, these flavours can be incorporated into modern mixology too, to bring a desi touch to some classic cocktail recipes.
As you mark the special sibling bond with your now grown-up millennial partner-in-crime, turn to these flavours which would invoke a taste of the 1990s. Make these drinks for your siblings featuring the bright tasting notes of ingredients popular all those years ago.
Read on below to know more about some of the classic flavours of the 1990s and how they can be incorporated into modern-day cocktails for your millennial siblings:
Kala Khatta Whisky Sour
Deeply purple and brightly sour, kala khatta once reigned supreme as a purple-hued flavour which accentuated the tastes of sherbets, ice golas and fizzy drinks. As purple cocktails are witnessing a resurgence in contemporary mixology, bring back the kala khatta of the 1990s to prepare a stunning whisky sour cocktail blended using 30 ml Johnnie Walker Black Label or any other premium whisky of choice. A splash of kala khatta interacting with the lime juice in the cocktail will lead to the creation of complex acidic and tangy flavours.
Mango Ras Revival Spritz
Another drink that was very popular in the late 20th century was mango ras. This could either be a mango drink made using the mango sherbet powder or mango pulp. Either way, bring back the mango ras in the form of a vodka and mango spritzer prepared using 30 ml Ketel One Premium Distilled Vodka or any other premium vodka of choice. The spritz will acquire its signature fizzy touch with the addition of about 45 ml Black Dog Soda or any other soda of choice. This bubbly mixer will bring forth the sweet notes of the mango ras to deliver a cocktail featuring a tropical tasting note interspersed with the clear and slightly tart flavours of the vodka.
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Rosemilk And Tequila Slushie
Another beverage that was highly popular at the turn of the century, rose milk was known for its aromatic flavour and slightly creamy and luxe texture. Prepare a rose milk cocktail for your millennial sibling to experience its floral tastes with the addition of about 30 ml Don Julio Reposado Tequila or any other premium tequila of choice. Add lots of crushed ice to the blender while preparing this drink to lend it a slushie-like effect. A rose petal garnish can finish off the cocktail immersed in this floral, aromatic effect.
Single Malt And Chocolate Milkshake
Ask millennials about their favourite milkshake flavour and they would perhaps inevitably respond with chocolate and a pink salt sprinkle. This milkshake with a cocktail twist can be an interesting option for serving at a 1990s themed gathering. Add about 30 ml Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky or any other premium single malt Scotch to this milkshake to lend it slightly smoky and peaty flavours that go well with the earthy and sweet notes of the chocolate.
Coffee Toffee And Rum Old Fashioned
Prepare a cocktail which contains the flavours of the coffee toffees that were popular in the 1990s. This can be done by immersing the toffees in warm water to create a syrup which can in turn be used as a flavour accent in a classic rum old fashioned blended using 30 ml Captain Morgan Dark Rum or any other premium rum of choice. The aromatic and slightly deep notes of the toffee can go well with the caramelised notes of the rum, to craft a mix favoured by several millennial siblings.
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