LuxeBook May-2021

BY PRATISHTHA RANA Must-try whisky cocktails to make at home; recipes by top bartenders It’s pouring whisky! Mango Medley Cocktail: Alfonso’s Jam Recipe by John Leese, Group Beverage Manager - Bastian Hospitality Pvt Ltd Ingredients: Jim Beam Black Label Bourbon - 50 ml Lemon juice - 15 ml Simple syrup - 10 ml Bar spoon of homemade raspberry jam (or pineapple chunks if you don’t have raspberry jam) Mango - 10-12 diced cubes Method: • Add homemade raspberry jam (or pineapple) and mango. Muddle it all together. • Add remaining ingredients, shake and double strain. • Pour the cocktail over fresh, solid ice. Which cuisine or dish pairs best with Alfonso’s Jam? Some balsamic based dishes like Italian Carpaccio pairs well with it. Why is Jim Beam Black Label your choice for the whisky cocktail? I decided to use a blend of flavours to get people more enthusiastic about bourbon. There is a lot of misconception that bourbon is only used for alcohol-forward drinks such as Old Fashioned and Manhattan. My goal is to increase the guests’ understanding and interest in this category. Which is your favourite whisky? It is Auchentoshan Three Wood. For me, it’s the best value single malt in the market. Bold, smooth and flavourful, it is aged in ex-bourbon, Oloroso sherry and Pedro Ximenez casks and it hits every note. What are the new cocktail trends of 2021? Zero waste. To minimize cost and get the most out of each fruit, bartenders are finding more creative ways to make cocktails. Smoked cocktails are also something that I am seeing more and more of. M ix it all, stir gently and pour it like a pro – voila! Your DIY cocktail is now ready to be served (and sipped). If you trust the word of the top guns in Indian bartending business, making cocktails from scratch at home can be an exciting session to indulge in. Just a few ingredients from the kitchen and the rest is the magic that you pour in the glass. To celebrate the World Whisky Day, top mixologists from leading F&B spaces share super-easy recipes of delightful but heady whisky-infused cocktails. The three drinks pack in distinct flavours of mango, coffee and red wine. We highly recommend you to try it. We know that you’ll be making some more! Watch DIY video here 20| L U X E B O O K | M AY 2 0 2 1 M AY 2 0 2 1 | L U X E B O O K | 21 D I Y