Celebrate World Gin Day on June 8 with a curated selection of exquisite gin recipes from top restaurants across India. From the refreshing “Fly Like a Butterfly” to the sophisticated “Julius Sour” and the vibrant “Phoenix Collins,” these cocktails showcase the versatility and elegance of gin, promising a delightful experience for every palate. Cheers!
Fly Like a Butterfly recipe by Dobaraa restaurant, Bangalore
Gin – 55 ml
Cucumber juniper
Watermelon Clarified juice 60 ml
Triple sec 15 ml
Water melon
Embrace the essence of summer with “Fly Like a Butterfly,” a captivating cocktail that dances across your palate with elegance and grace. This gin-based drink features the refreshing taste of cucumber and the aromatic allure of juniper, creating a harmonious foundation. The addition of watermelon clarified juice adds a subtle sweetness and a touch of sophistication, while a splash of triple sec introduces a hint of citrus complexity. Crowned with a light and airy watermelon foam, this drink is as delightful to the eyes as it is to the taste buds. Sip and let your senses take flight.
Preparation – Add all ingredients together into the mixing glass, add ice cubes stir well then strain it into the Martian coupe glass. Top it up with Watermelon Air.
Julius sour gin recipe by Julius restaurant, Mumbai
Ingredients
Basil Gin – 45 m
Calvados liquor – 25 ml
Green Apple chunks – 3 nos
Lime juice – 25 ml
Egg white optional
A sophisticated twist on the classic sour, the “Julius Sour” combines basil gin, Calvados liqueur, and fresh green apple chunks with tangy lime juice. Optionally topped with a silky egg white foam, this cocktail offers a refreshing and complex flavor profile.
Method – shaken
Garnish – butterfly blue pea dust
Preparation – Add all ingredients together in a shaker do the dry Shake, then add ice cubes and Shake well using a rolling method.
Jamun Kokum Highball recipe by Taupe, Goa
– 60ML Gin
– 20ML Lime Juice
– 15ML Homemade Kokum Syrup
– 30 ML Fresh Jamun Juice
– Soda (Top Up)
– Taupe Chaat Masala (Half Bar Spoon)
Instructions
– In a shaker add all the ingredients leaving out the Soda.
– Shake and fine strain over ice in a tall tumbler glass
– Top up the cocktail with soda
– garnish with dried kokum
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere Recipe by Nom Nom, Bangalore
Ingredients
GIN 60ML
MARTINI EXTRA DRY 15ML
ELDERFLOWER. 15ML
OLIVE BRINE SALT 15ML
Method
1. Add the gin, Martini Extra Dry, elderflower, and olive brine salt into a mixing glass.
2. Fill the mixing glass with ice.
3. Stir the mixture well until thoroughly chilled.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass
Phoenix Collins recipe by Ishaara Mumbai
Gin – 60 ml
Fresh Fig – 4 pics
Campari – 20 ml
Spiced Honey syrup – 15 ml
Hibiscus Kombucha – top it up
Description – Phoenix Collins, a tantalizing twist on the classic Collins. This vibrant cocktail features a robust gin base, enhanced by the rich sweetness of fresh fig. Campari adds a sophisticated bitterness, balanced perfectly by the warmth of spiced honey syrup. Topped off with effervescent hibiscus kombucha, the Phoenix Collins is a refreshing and complex drink that awakens the palate with every sip. Perfect for those who appreciate a harmonious blend of sweet, bitter, and spiced flavors.
Method – Muddle the Fresh fig & Shake it with ice cubes. Add the remaining ingredients & strain into an ice-filled Collins glass.
Garnish – Fresh Fig Edible flower.