Summer is still in season, and World Cocktail Day is barely behind us. So why not raise your glasses and say ‘Cheers’ to one more round of simple cocktail recipes that transcend the traditional boundaries of cocktail-making? TheGlitz introduces six innovative cocktails, masterfully blending the distinct flavours of vodka, whisky, and beer into captivating concoctions to delight your senses.
From crisp barley brews to malty, aged whiskies and the clean and clear essence of vodka, these unique spirits call for ingredients you likely already have at home and are incredibly simple to make, like a classic one. Whether you’re hosting a house party or throwing a birthday bash, we’ve got your pre-meal tipple sorted with balanced, refreshing cocktails that will taste like a never-ending summer vacation.
Belvedere Cocktail Recipes
THE PEACHY ONE
Ingredients:
40ml Belvedere Vodka
10 ml Crème de Peche
20ml Lemon Juice
5ml Sugar Syrup
10ml English Breakfast Tea
Method: Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker and shake over cubed ice. Strain into highball glass over cubed ice. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
THE CLASSIC ONE
Ingredients:
60ml Belvedere Vodka
7.5ml Dry Vermouth
Method: Add all ingredients to mixing glass over cubed ice. Stir for 15/20 seconds to chill and dilute. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a grapefruit twist.
WHISKY CHAI SOUR
Whisky Chai Sour is a modern and distinctive cocktail made with chai-infused Scottish Leader Whisky, exclusively imported by Aspri Spirits in India. Blending the whisky with lemon juice, caramel syrup, and aquafaba or egg white creates a velvety, rich drink with a unique flavour profile. Garnished with cinnamon or bitters, Whisky Chai Sour offers a sophisticated take on traditional whisky drinks.
Ingredients:
60 ml Chai-infused Scottish Leader Whisky
30 ml Lemon Juice approx. half a lemon
20 ml Caramel Syrup
20 ml aquafaba or 1 egg white
Glassware: Old Fashioned
Method:
Add all ingredients to the shaker.
Dry shake for 20 seconds
Wet shake for 40 seconds Double strain into an old-fashioned glass
ANJEER AUR GUJIYA
Anjeer Aur Gujiya is an imaginative cocktail that brings together the exquisite Black Bottle Whisky, exclusively imported by Aspri Spirits in India, with fig jam, lemon juice, honey, and a touch of cinnamon. This harmonious mix of flavours is shaken over ice and served in a rocks glass, garnished with a sprig of thyme for a fragrant and refined finish. Enjoy this balanced, smooth drink for a memorable Whisky Day celebration.
Ingredients:
60ml Black Bottle Whisky
2 tbls of Fig Jam
7ml Lemon juice
10ml honey
Fig
Pinch of Cinnamon
Glass: Old Fashioned
Method:
Combine ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake well and strain into a rocks glass with ice.
Garnish:
Sprig of thyme
BeeYoung Beer Cocktail
UMAMI BLOOM
Ingredients:
60 ml Clarified Tomato Juice (Agar washed)
10 ml Celery Distillate
2 drops Ghost Chili Tincture
3 drops Saline
150 ml BeeYoung Beer
Method: Roll all ingredients together in a shaker, top up with BeeYoung Beer, and serve chilled.
Description: A perfect summer refresher, the Umami Bloom brings a savory twist to your palate, making it an unforgettable addition to any cocktail menu.
WAKE UP CALL
Ingredients:
60 ml of Nitro Coffee
10 ml Hazelnut Syrup
150 ml BeeYoung Beer
Method: Build up in a highball glass.
Garnish: Grated Tonka Bean
Description: Ideal for coffee lovers, the Wake Up Call is a stimulating blend that wakes up the senses. Watch the live coffee brew, followed by a fizzy top-up of BeeYoung Beer, offering a truly dynamic drinking experience.
Happy Holidays!
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