Every celebration is incomplete without raising a toast with family and friends. As the house parties and gatherings deserve more than just a countdown, why not celebrate with a glass of cocktail recipes
that not only steal the spotlight but make every sip worth relishing? This curated cocktail collection by mixologist Manoj Alphonse, Ochre Brand Ambassador, brings together seasonal flavours and festive charm.
From saffron-infused luxury pours to fruity spritzes and show-stopping dry ice presentation by senior bartender Kuber Bhatt of Mumbai’s Bluebop Cafe, each cocktail recipe is crafted to elevate the celebration. Whether someone is hosting an intimate toast or a lively gathering, these 5 exclusive cocktail recipes promise unforgettable flavour with every sip.
Golden Saffron Sparkler
A luxurious, jewel-toned celebratory pour made for premium holiday moments.
This cocktail brings out the warm, aromatic character of saffron with a sparkling lift, the kind of drink that instantly feels festive, elegant, and worthy of a New Year’s toast.
Ingredients
- 60 ml Ochre Saffron Vodka
- 20 ml fresh lemon juice
- 15 ml honey water (1:1)
- 1 drop pure saffron water (optional for extra aroma)
- Top with sparkling water or prosecco (venue optional)
- Garnish: Edible gold leaf or a thin lemon twist
Steps
- Measure 60 ml Ochre Saffron Vodka into a cocktail shaker
- Add 20 ml of fresh lemon juice to the shaker
- Pour in 15 ml of honey water (1:1) into the shaker
- Add 1 drop pure saffron water (optional for extra aroma)
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for 10-15 seconds
- Strain into a chilled glass
- Top with sparkling water or prosecco (venue optional)
- Garnish with edible gold leaf or a thin lemon twist on top of the drink and enjoy!
Festive Saffron Silk
A smooth, velvety, winter-inspired cocktail designed for celebratory evenings. This one is rich yet refreshing, combining saffron warmth with citrus brightness and a silky foam layer that looks stunning in pictures.
Ingredients
- 60 ml Ochre Saffron Vodka
- 25 ml fresh orange juice
- 15 ml lime juice
- 15 ml simple syrup or honey water
- Egg white or aquafaba for a rich holiday foam
- Garnish: Micro saffron threads or a dehydrated orange wheel
Steps
- Measure 60 ml Ochre Saffron Vodka into a cocktail shaker
- Add 25 ml of fresh orange juice to the shaker
- Pour 15 ml of lime juice into the shaker
- Add 15 ml of simple syrup or honey water to the shaker
- Add egg white or aquafaba for a rich holiday foam
- Dry shake (without ice) vigorously for 15-20 seconds to create foam
- Add ice to the shaker and shake again for 10-15 seconds. Strain into a chilled glass
- Garnish with micro saffron threads or a dehydrated orange wheel on top of the drink.
Strawberry Spiritz
A bright, berry-forward gin spritz with muddled strawberries, citrusy zing and sparkling Prosecco, finished with a refreshing, aromatic flourish.
Ingredients
- 60 ml Gin
- 4 nos. Fresh strawberries
- 15 ml Sugar syrup
- 10 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 90 ml Prosecco / Sparkling wine
- 30 ml Soda water
- Ice cubes – as needed
- Garnish with a strawberry slice and basil or mint
Steps
- In a shaker, muddle strawberries and sugar syrup until juicy
- Add gin, lemon juice and ice
- Shake lightly for 5-6 seconds
- Strain into a large wine glass filled with fresh ice
- Top with Prosecco, then soda water, stir once and garnish. Enjoy!
For Dry Ice Presentation (Safe and SOP ready)
- Place the finished cocktail on a wooden board.
- In the separate chamber/base (not the glass), add a small dry ice pellet (5–10 g).
- Pour warm water over the pellet to create fog.
- Cover with a glass dome/cloche for 10–15 seconds.
- Lift the dome tableside for the fog reveal.
- Ensure no dry ice remains before serving. The recipe is shared by a senior bartender
- Kuber Bhatt from The Bluebop Cafe, Mumbai.
Peachy Wonderland Spritz
A bright, fruity Christmas–New Year spritz that tastes like a winter holiday turned into a cocktail.
Ingredients
- 60 ml Ochre Peach and Cherry Vodka
- 30 ml white cranberry juice (or regular cranberry if unavailable)
- 15 ml lime juice
- Top with soda or sparkling water
- Garnish: Cherry and a thin peach slice on a stick
Steps
- Measure 60 ml Ochre Peach & Cherry Vodka into a cocktail shaker
- Add 30 ml white cranberry juice (or regular cranberry if unavailable) to the shaker
- Pour 15 ml of lime juice into the shaker
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for 10-15 seconds
- Strain into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice
- Top with soda or sparkling water
- Garnish with a cherry and a thin peach slice on a stick
Mango Midnight Miracle
A bright, citrus-lit holiday cocktail made for New Year’s countdowns. This drink captures the sparkle of the season, juicy raw mango meets crisp citrus, lifted with a gently spiced holiday twist.
Ingredients
- 60 ml Ochre Mango Citron Rum
- 20 ml fresh lime juice
- 30 ml mango puree (light, not overly sweet)
- 1–2 slices of fresh ginger muddled lightly
- Top with soda or sparkling water
- Garnish: Thin mango ribbon + lime wheel
Steps
- Add 1-2 slices of fresh ginger to a cocktail shaker and muddle lightly
- Measure 60 ml Ochre Mango Citron Rum into the shaker
- Add 20 ml of fresh lime juice to the shaker
- Pour in 30 ml mango puree (light, not overly sweet) into the shaker
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for 10-15 seconds
- Strain into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice
- Top with soda or sparkling water
- Garnish with thin mango ribbon and a lime wheel. Enjoy!
