LuxeBook May-2021

Wine’tastic Cocktail: Twisted Manhattan Recipe by Shreyansh Patel, Assistant Beverage Manager, Perch Wine & Coffee Bar Ingredients: Johnnie Walker Red Rye whisky - 45 ml Red Wine (Preferably a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Merlot) - 30 ml Spiced Syrup - 10 ml Star anise – 1 pc Method: For Spiced Syrup • Take 100 gms of sugar and 100 gms of water. • Add 4 pcs of star anise, 1 pc of cinnamon and 2 pods of green cardamom. • Let it simmer until sugar has completely melted. • Wait until the first boil. • Let the spices infuse with sugar syrup for 24 hours. Then, strain it and your homemade spiced syrup will be ready. For the cocktail • Add all the ingredients in a big tumbler glass or a mixing glass. • Give it a quick stir until the cocktail is nice and cold. • Strain into a martini glass. • Garnish with a star anise. Which cuisine or dish pairs best with Twisted Manhattan? Works fantastic with a plate of Spaghetti Aglio e olio, as the cocktail’s spiciness is balanced well with it. Why is Johnnie Walker your choice for the whisky cocktail? I used Johnnie Walker Red Rye because it has a beautiful finish, with light sweet and spicy notes, which works perfectly for this cocktail. Which is your favourite whisky? It would be Johnnie Walker Double Black because I like that smoky and peaty finish in my whisky. What are the new cocktail trends of 2021? The world is moving towards hybrid style cocktails, and I think it is perfect for Indian weather, especially Mumbai, as the summer here is quite hot. Watch DIY video here 24| L U X E B O O K | M AY 2 0 2 1 MUMBAI – The Taj Mahal Palace, Apollo Bunder – T. +91 22 2204 0135 NEW DELHI – The Oberoi Hotel, Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg – T. +91 11 2436 9960 stefanoricci.com MUMBAI – The Taj Mahal Palace, Apollo Bunder – T . +91 22 2204 013 5 NEW DELHI – The Oberoi Hotel, Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg – T. +91 11 2436 996 0 stefanoricci.co MUMBAI – The Taj Mahal Palace, Apollo Bu nder – T. +91 22 22 04 0135 NEW DELHI – The Oberoi Hotel, Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg – T. +91 11 24 36 9960 stefano ricci.com