Summer sips to stir up this National Cocktail Day

Summer brings with it a sense of relaxation and adventure making it the perfect time to celebrate National Cocktail Day With the seasons abundance of fresh ingredients and warm evenings theres no shortage of inspiration for crafting some truly delicious sips Whether your spirit of choice is tequila vodka rum gin or whisky wersquove got you coveredThe Capitol by Mehico KolkataReady to bring out the traveller in you Mehicorsquos bestselling cocktail The Capitol brings you shades of sweetness and tartness as well as a good hit of spice from Pequin Chillies If yoursquore looking for the perfect companion for a night out this cocktail is the one Designed by award winning mixologist Manoj Singh Rawat The Capitol aims to bring in all the shades of Mehico into every sip IngredientsTequila 60 mlPequin Chilli Infused Cointreau 30ml Passionfruit Syrup 10ml Jamun Cider Vinegar 10ml Pear Juice15ml Basil Water 30ml To Garnish Edible wafer sheet Method Mix a tequila of your choice into Pequin Chilli infused Cointreau as well as Passionfruit Syrup Jamun Cider Vinegar and pear juice and finish the cocktail with carbonated basil water Pour the mixture into a Japanese bell glass and garnish with an edible wafer sheetChaicitra by Geist Brewing CoHave you heard about Chaicitra yet Its the ultimate blend of refreshing flavours that will make your taste buds dance Created with Geist Kamacitra an Americanstyle India Pale Ale bursting with citrus and tropical fruit flavours from Geist Brewing Co this classic yet simple cocktail combines the smoothness of the IPA with a blend of white rum Darjeeling brewed tea lime juice and a hint of vanilla essence The result is an ideal companion for any occasion worth cherishing be it a relaxed evening with loved ones or a celebration of National Cocktail DayIngredientsWhite Rum 30 mlDarjeeling Brewed Tea 30mlLime Juice 30 mlVanilla Essence 5 ml Geist Kamacitra 100 mlMethodTo whip up this classic sip simply mix White Rum Darjeeling Brewed Tea Lime Juice and a hint of Vanilla Essence in a shaker Strain into a highball glass then top it off with the crisp Geist Kamacitra Finish with a fresh slice of lime for a touch of zestFrench 44 by Comte de GrasseLight fresh and undeniably sophisticated The French 44 is a classic cocktail that never fails to leave a lasting impression At the heart of this drink lies the carefully crafted 44degN Gin by Comte de Grasse The gins botanical notes mingle harmoniously with the bright acidity of the lemon while the gentle effervescence of the Prosecco adds a playful fizz that tantalises the senses making it simply delightful to sip onIngredients44degN Gin 40 mlFresh Lemon Juice 15 mlSugar Syrup 10 mlTop up with ProseccoMethod To make a French 44 cocktail start by filling a cocktail shaker with ice and add 40 ml of 44degN Gin to the shaker Followed by 15 ml of fresh lemon juice and 10 ml of sugar syrup Shake the ingredients vigorously until wellchilled then strain the mixture into a chilled champagne flute Top up the glass with Prosecco and garnish with a twist of lemon peel if desiredFishermanrsquos Tot by Maka ZaiWith vibrant hues of orange and red this cocktail is the perfect choice if yoursquore looking to enjoy a refreshing sip on a warm afternoonIngredientsMaka Zai White Rum 60ml Kokum syrup 20ml Himalayan pink salt a pinch Soda 90ml Garnish Basil leaves MethodPour the kokum syrup in a tall glass with ice Add in the White Rum and a pinch of salt Top it off with soda and stir Garnish it with some basil leaves find a spot in the sun and start sippingMausambi Basil Sour by Godawan Single Malt WhiskyWhat better way to kick off summer than by indulging in the freshness of Masusambi Crafted with precision this summer cocktail combines the unique notes of Godawan 02 Fruit amp Spice with the refreshing sweetness of Mausambi Cordial complemented by a zesty touch of lime juiceIngredientsGodawan 02 Fruit amp Spice 50 ml Mausambi Cordial 25 ml Lime Juice 20 ml Basil leaves 45 Vegan Foamer 3 dashes To make Mausambi Cordial Mix equal parts of fresh juice amp castor sugar with some peels and dissolve in room temperatureMethodShake everything together and serve over an ice block in a Coupe glass Garnish with a basil sprig