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1. Chai Spiced Mule Inspired by the comforting flavors of tea, this vodka drink was created for the desi chai lover. The Chai Spiced Mule belongs to the family of drinks that stem from the Moscow Mule, a zesty, sweet and refreshing drink made with ginger beer, vodka, and lime. This particular recipe increases the depth by using chai spices, adding a hint of autumn richness to it. Ingredients: – 60ml vodka of choice – 20ml lime juice – 20ml house made ginger syrup – 2 tbsp chai spice mix – Beer, preferable ginger
2. Indian Summer Mango Cocktail Having a holiday party at home but it’s barely chilly out? Shake up some vodka with summery ingredients like fresh mangoes, lime juice and mint leaves. Ingredients: – 60ml vodka – 60 gram fresh mangoes – 6-8 fresh mint leaves (pudina) – 1 inch ginger – 20 ml sweet and sour syrup – 15 ml lime juice – 1 for garnishing mint sprig
3. Mulled Wine Mulled Wine is on everyone’s holiday absolute-must list. If you’re entertaining a crowd or just plan on having a drink every day till New Year’s, this mulled wine recipe can be made in big batches in the slow cooker, or you can quickly whip up a batch on your stove top. Relish this delicious and warm drink on chilly nights! Ingredients: – 2 oranges – 1 lemon, peeled – 60 gms castor sugar – 5 whole cloves (laung) – 1 cinnamon stick (dalchini) – 3 fresh bay leaves (tej patta) – 1 tsp whole vanilla essence – 1 red wine bottle
4. Guava Mary If you love peru, then you are in luck because this spiked guava juice is the perfect cooler. The bitters and the cloying sweetness of the guava juice toned down by vodka is sure to elevate the flavour of this elegant cocktail. So go ahead and sip along! Ingredients: – 40ml vodka – 150ml guava juice – 150 dry ginger ale – 5ml lime juice – Angostura bitters, or citrus peels – 4-5 whole mint leaves (pudina)
5. Aam Panna With Vodka The classic aam panna recipe spiked with vodka, this one’s for those who can’t get enough of some tangy deliciousness. The cumin adds the perfect balance needed and refreshes you. Ingredients: – 60ml vodka – 1 green mango – 200ml water – 1 tsp cumin seeds, roasted (jeera) – 1 tsp salt – 3 tsp sugar
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