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Skip the ordinary and pour personality into your glass this festive season. Whether you’re lighting diyas, playing cards, or dancing the night away, these stunning cocktails each with a story, a vibe, and a splash of sparkle are designed to keep the glow going.
Fireworks Margarita – The Karan Aujla Special
A cocktail that channels Karan Aujla’s bold, vibrant, and luxe energy. Saffron agave brings desi warmth, Patrón adds smooth sophistication together, it’s a celebration in a glass.
Ingredients:
60ml Patrón El Alto
30ml Fresh Lime Juice
20ml Saffron Agave Syrup
Garnish: Lime wheel, saffron strands
Method: Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a coupe, and garnish.
Saffron Agave Syrup: Mix 1 part agave nectar with ½ part hot water and a pinch of saffron. Stir, cool, and store.
The Weller Paper Plane For the Ones Who Love a Subtle Glow
Smooth, balanced,
and quietly confident, bourbon meets citrus and bittersweet depth in this elegant sip.
Ingredients:
30ml Weller Special Reserve Bourbon
30ml Aperol
30ml Amaro Nonino
30ml Fresh Lemon Juice
Method: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a coupe. Sip slow.
GoldenFizz Highball – For Sunlit Days & Effortless Charm
Light, refreshing, and beautifully balanced. Dewar’s 12-Year-Old Scotch meets honey, citrus, and fizz, a golden-hour delight.
Ingredients:
50ml Dewar’s 12-Year-Old
25ml Lemon Juice
15ml Honey Syrup
100ml Soda Water
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Garnish: Lemon wheel, mint sprig
Method: Build in a highball glass over ice, stir gently, and garnish.
Sapphire Sparkler – For Festive Cheers & Playful Sips
Bright, tropical, and perfectly balanced, Bombay Sapphire shines with passionfruit and a playful chakli garnish.
Ingredients:
60ml Bombay Sapphire
10ml Passionfruit Syrup
10ml Blue Curacao
20ml Lemon Juice
50ml Soda + 50ml Tonic
Garnish: Mini Chakli
Method: Build in a highball glass with ice, stir, and top with soda and tonic. Garnish for festive flair.
Rose Spritz – For Festive Afternoons & Sweet Celebrations
Floral, bright, and indulgent, a perfect afternoon spritz for the season of sparkle.
Ingredients:
60ml Grey Goose Vodka
15ml Rose Syrup
15ml Lemon Juice
2 dashes Bitters
Garnish: Kaju Katli
Method: Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a highball over fresh ice. Garnish with Kaju Katli for an indulgent finish.
Fino Pataka Margarita – A Fiery Fusion of Mexico and India
Tangy tamarind, green chilli heat, and tequila, a bold, spicy twist on the classic margarita.
Ingredients:
60ml Fino Blanco Tequila
25ml Tamarind Paste
20ml Lime Juice
15ml Agave Syrup (or Honey Water)
1 Green Chilli, Pinch of Black Salt
Garnish: Imli candy, chilli-salt rim
Method: Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a glass rimmed with chilli-salt, and garnish.
Cashmir Saffron Apricot Gibson – A Luxurious Indian Classic
Cashmir Vodka meets saffron, apricot, and vermouth in this elegant twist on a Gibson.
Ingredients:
60ml Cashmir Vodka
60ml Bianco Vermouth
Saffron & Apricot Brine
Garnish: Saffron Threads
Method: Stir with ice, strain into a chilled coupe, and garnish.
MacRoys Julep – A Minty Scotch Celebration
Cool, classic, and refreshing, mint and MacRoy’s Blended Scotch over crushed ice.
Ingredients:
90ml MacRoy’s Blended Scotch
30ml Gomme Syrup
Fresh Mint Sprigs
Method: Muddle mint and syrup, pour over crushed ice, top with Scotch, and garnish with mint.
Whistler Golden Harmony – Where Citrus Meets Spice
Whistler whisky finds perfect harmony with honey, ginger, and orange bitters, aromatic and elegant.
Ingredients:
60ml Whistler
20ml Honey Syrup
15ml Lemon Juice
10ml Ginger Liqueur
2 dashes Orange Bitters
Garnish: Dried Orange Wheel, Thyme Sprig
Method: Shake with ice, double strain into a coupe, and garnish.
Maka Zai Diwali Glow – A Golden Celebration
Caramel-rich Maka Zai Gold Rum glows with cardamom, citrus, and a hint of star anise.
Ingredients:
60ml Maka Zai Gold Rum
20ml Orange Juice
15ml Cardamom Syrup
10ml Lime Juice
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Garnish: Star Anise, Orange Peel, Edible Gold Flakes
Method: Shake with ice, strain into a rocks glass, and garnish for a golden glow.
Moët Diwali Royale – Pure Celebration in a Flute
Champagne meets saffron, rose, and gold, a sparkling toast to luxury and light.
Ingredients:
120ml Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial
15ml Saffron-Rose Syrup
5ml Lemon Juice
Garnish: Saffron Threads, Rose Petals, Gold Leaf
Method: Stir syrup and lemon juice in a flute, top with Champagne, and garnish.
Rampur Spiced Sunset – A Warm, Whisky Glow
Rampur Double Cask whisky embraces chai spice, apple, and maple for a cozy festive sip.
Ingredients:
60ml Rampur Double Cask Single Malt
30ml Spiced Apple Cider
15ml Maple Syrup
10ml Lemon Juice
2 dashes Chocolate Bitters
Garnish: Cinnamon Stick, Dehydrated Apple Slice
Method: Shake with ice, strain into a rocks glass, and garnish.
Elderflawed by D’YAVOL – A Sophisticated Festive Sip
Smooth vodka, elderflower, and tonic, a crisp, elegant drink for any celebration.
Ingredients:
45ml D’YAVOL Single Estate Vodka
15ml Lime Juice
15ml Elderflower Syrup
120ml Tonic Water
Garnish: Baby’s Breath
Method: Build in a highball over ice, top with tonic, and garnish.
From bold tequilas and floral spritzes to spiced whiskies and golden bubbles, these cocktails are crafted to match every mood of the festive season. So, turn up the playlist, raise your glass, and toast to laughter, light, and the people who make it all worthwhile.
Because if Karan Aujla has his Fireworks Margarita ready, you should too.
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