Raise a toast to festivities: Must-try cocktail recipes for your Diwali party
Celebrate the festival of lights with a modern twist by adding flavourful cocktails to your Diwali party. From saffron-infused gin to spiced rum fizz, these easy-to-make drinks are perfect for hosting friends and creating festive cheer. Raise a toast to joy, laughter, and sparkling celebrations this Diwali season.
New Delhi: The festival of Diwali is all about joy, cheer and togetherness, and no festival can be celebrated without coming together to celebrate it with fun, games, good music, food and cocktails. While cocktails are taking the centre stage of any party, it also one of the main character that needs to be perfect for each vibe.
They’re easy to customise, pair beautifully with Indian appetisers, and give a modern twist to traditional celebrations. Adding festive garnishes like saffron strands, edible flowers, or gold dust can elevate the presentation for your guests.
If you are hosting a small party of a big gathering of friends over Diwali card party, here are DIY cocktail recipes that you need to try this season and make the most of your party and leave the guests talking about it.
Cocktails to try at this Diwali party
1. Saffron Gin & Tonic
Ingredients:
- 60 ml ginTonic water
- 2-3 saffron strands
- 1 tsp honeyIce cubes
- Orange slices
Steps to prepare:
- Soak saffron in lukewarm water for 5 minutes.
- Fill a glass with ice and pour gin of your cohice.
- Add honey and top with tonic water.
- Stir well and garnish with orange slices and serve chilled.
2. Spiced rum with Apple Fizz
Ingredients
- 45 ml dark rum
- 90 ml apple juice
- 30 ml soda water
- A pinch of cinnamon powder
- Apple slices for garnish
Steps to prepare:
- Add rum and apple juice to a shaker along with ice.
- Put in a tall glass and give it a good stir.
- Add soda and sprinkle cinnamon.
- Garnish with apple slices and serve.
3. Pomogrante spinkler
Ingredients:
- 60 ml vodka (or sparkling water for a mocktail)
- 60 ml pomegranate juice
- 30 ml lime juice
- 1 tsp sugar syrup
- Club soda and mint leaves
Steps to make:
- Shake vodka along with pomegranate juice, lime, and sugar syrup with ice in a shaker.
- Pour in a glass and stir well with club soda.
- Garnish with mint leaves and enjoy chilled.
These are some simple yet delicious and super crazy cocktail recipes that you must add to your Diwali party menu for fun and creativity. Add flavours to your simple alcohol and enjoy the punch of fruits and fizz.