Yash Lakhan
May 13, 2025
The global table with Indian roots continues to grow as the country's brunch culture blends familiar dishes with formats from elsewhere, particularly in the space of cocktails. What began as a leisurely late-morning meal has become an opportunity to explore innovative pairings, as these beverages don’t replace local drinks but coexist with them, creating new traditions. *All concoctions listed use 30ml liquor measurements. Drink Responsibly. This communication is for audiences above the age of 25.
The truffle-infused spin on the staple masala scramble complement each umami mouthful of the savoury cocktail in which the tomato and spice offer tangy zest to mellow the richness of the breakfast classic.
Think of the malai toast one grew up eating but make it gourmet with the addition of butter poached lobster – whose inherent sweetness provides instant upgrade to the otherwise regular treat – double down on the elegance with a fitting cocktail to match.
For a dynamic upgrade on the benedict, the addition of earthy, spicy duck Chettinad does the trick – its slow pepperiness bringing forth the crisp flavours of a G&T effectively between texture-rich mouthfuls.
Made with quinoa instead of arborio rice, this Indo-Italian fusion preparation is surprisingly mellow in spice when eaten – allowing the olive brininess from the martini cocktail to elevate savoury flavours.
What makes these fritters unusual is their versatile texture – fluffy yet crisp – similar to the flavour unravelling of the sour which is punctuated by orange bitters that offset sweetness of the deep-fried snack.
The earthy, umami, mellow truffle notes of the mushroom filling encased inside a crisp dosa retains its profile against the bittersweetness of the espresso spin on the martini cocktail.