Mumbai food: 5 bars that serve extra-large alcoholic drinks

Beer Sangria, Light House Cafe
How large? 3 litres

Beer Sangria

As part of its XXXL Festival, Light House Café is offering cocktails and eats in mega sizes. Try the Beer Sangria, a three-litre drink that combines lager and wheat beer with liquers and fresh fruits and vegetables such as pomegranate, cucumber, olive and spring onion. Another interesting pick is the 1.5-litre Coffee & Violin, a fun blend of chocolate and Irish stout beer. All their classic and signature drinks will be available in three sizes - 1.5, 2.5 and 5 litres - or you could also opt for a 5-litre beer keg.

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Till November 30, 12.30 pm to 1 am
At Light House Café, Khar and Worli.
Cost Beer Sangria: R1,799 plus taxes, Coffee & Violin: R1,999 plus taxes
Call 9967414148

Rum Punch Bowl, Jamjar Diner
How large? 2 litres

Rum Punch Bowl

This all-day diner in Versova serves a vibrant and massive punch bowl meant for sharing. A happy combination of white rum, Malibu, pineapple and orange juices, fresh fruits and some tart and sweet Grenadine, it'll transport you right to a sunny tropical beach.

At Jamjar Diner, 7A & B, Aram Nagar 2, behind Washing Bay, Yari Road, Versova.
Cost Rs 1,414 plus taxes
Call 26358880

Treasure Island, Asado
How large? 2.5 litres

If you're throwing a Gatsby-esque party, skip the champagne and order the Treasure Island. Served in a mammoth treasure chest, the drink can be shared by six and combines five spirits with pineapple, apple and orange juice, finished with a bottle of sparkling wine. The chest even comes with sparklers on the side to make your celebration all the more glittery.

While at Asado, you could also try the Soul Sacrifice, which brings together dark rum, brandy, tequila and a dash of vintage port, all blended with fruit juice and almond syrup. This is served in a two-foot-tall pyramid.

At Asado, Manorama Chambers, near Gaeity Galaxy Junction, SV Road, Bandra (W).
Cost Treasure Island: R6,955, Soul Sacrifice: R5,955
Call 30151882

Jungle Juice, 145
How large? 1.5 litres

Jungle Juice

The Jungle Juice is part of the sharing bowl cocktail menu at 145. The potent drink brings together four white spirits, blue citrus liqueur, orange, pineapple and apple juice, lime and fresh cut fruits. The sharing menu also features other inviting alternatives like the Whiskey Bowl (whiskey, strawberry and orange) and The Gin Spin (gin with cucumber, kaffir lime, lime juice and tea, splashed with Sprite).

At 145, Kala Ghoda, Fort.
Cost Jungle Juice and The Gin Spin: R1,195 plus taxes, Whiskey Bowl:
Rs 1,101 plus taxes
Call 40396638

Orange, Mint and Elderflower Sangria, Mighty Small
How large? 2 litres

Orange, Mint and Elderflower Sangria

The sangrias and Long Island Iced Teas here are all available in Small (300ml), Mighty (1 litre) and Mightest (2 litres) sizes. Gather all your friends and order the Orange, Mint and Elderflower Sangria, which is a beautiful blend of fresh mint, orange juice, elderflower syrup, lime juice, sugar syrup, red wine and brandy. The resultant drink is sweet and tangy at the same time, and perfect for warm summer days.

At Mighty Small, Smaaash, Kamala Mills, Lower Parel.
Cost '1,800 plus taxes (2 litres)
Call 30151882