Top 10 Easy Indian Summer Drinks; Cocktail And Mocktail Options Inside
In the Indian subcontinent, a tropical summer means a season of different fruits and berries ripening that are incorporated into the cocktails and mocktails prepared during this time.
There are many ingredient options to choose from for preparing spritzers, juices, lemonades and other fizzy mocktails during summer. Along with that, different cocktails like fruit-flavoured mojitos and sherbet-infused spritzers can also be prepared in summer while hosting a tiki-themed or tropics-inspired party.
Read on below to know more about some of the top-notch Indian summer cocktails and mocktails that can easily be prepared this season:
Top 5 Indian Summer Cocktails
Aam Panha Mojito
A classic mojito brings together 60 ml white rum with 15 ml lime juice and 10-12 mint leaves along with simple syrup. These ingredients blend well to achieve a tasting note that has turned this simple cocktail into an iconic mix of flavours. Introduce the flavour of the classic aam panha, made out of raw mango into this drink to imbue it with the tangy and sour taste of this summer fruit.
Kokum Vodka Spritzer
Another cocktail which can be prepared using a summertime sherbet is the kokum and vodka spritzer. This drink is complete with flavours of the kokum, a dried fruit with tangy flavours that is popular in summer weather. Make kokum sherbet and add 30 ml of vodka to it before topping it off with club soda. Infuse a sweet note into the drink with the addition of 2 tablespoons of simple syrup and finish it off with cumin powder for a tasty surprise.
Raw Mango And Chilli Fizz
A combination of sour and spicy flavours comes together in this cocktail made out of ingredients readily available in Indian kitchens. The tanginess of the raw mango cuts through muddled green chillies to bring forth contrasting tasting notes that are balanced with the addition of club soda or sparkling water. This mix can be turned into a cocktail blend by adding 30 ml vodka.
Jamun Gin Fizz
Making summer cocktails many times means adding fruity ingredients to chilled alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic mixers. One such cocktail that can be prepared during summer is the jamun giz fizz. This purple coloured fruit is available in summers and its sweet and tangy juice can be extracted to pair with about 30 ml gin. Top this off with club soda or sparkling water to introduce the fizzy texture in the summer cocktail.
Nimbu Paani Margarita Cocktail
Lemon juice and water are brought together often in summer to make non-alcoholic mixes. This concoction prepared often in the tropical climes of the Indian subcontinent can be turned into a cocktail with the addition of 45 ml tequila and triple sec to make a classic margarita mix. Add to the drink a sprinkle of cumin powder to introduce staple summertime flavour notes in the blend.
Top 5 Summer Mocktails
Rose And Coconut Sparkler
Coconuts are often used in summertime drinks across India paired with herbs and fruits alike. One such popular mocktail mixes coconut water and rose syrup with lemon juice and some sabja or basil leaves. This drink can be served on a bed of ice, with rose petal garnishes for a pop of colour.
Watermelon Masala Spritz
In summer, one of the fruits savoured across different regions in India is the watermelon. Add a sprinkle of black salt and chaat masala to freshly squeezed watermelon juice before topping it off with soda to fashion a fruity spritz out of this summer fruit.
Jamun Lemonade Slushie
Prepare a classic lemonade using fresh lime juice and simple syrup. Next, add about 30 ml jamun juice to the lemonade to give it a purplish hue. Once the mix is ready, blend it with ice until it acquires a slushie-like consistency. This drink can be served at a summer game night hosted at home.
Spicy Mango Mule
A non-alcoholic rendition of the classic Moscow Mule, this fruity version is ideal for summer because it incorporates mangoes which are available in abundance during this season. Bring a slightly spicy note into the mocktail by topping mango juice off with ginger beer and chilli powder in a blend of contrasting flavour notes.
Classic Shikanji
One of the popular mocktails during summer is shikanji. Add extra touch of black salt and cumin powder to this classic drink to make its flavours more pronounced. Imbue the drink with a fruity touch by introducing jamun juice or strawberry juice for a summertime feel.
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