New Delhi: Father’s Day is the perfect occasion to raise a toast to the man who’s always had your back, whether it was fixing a leaky faucet or offering the wisest advice. And what better way to celebrate than with a thoughtfully crafted cocktail in his honour? This year, skip the generic gifts and surprise Dad with a drink that matches his personality — bold, classic, smooth, or adventurous. Whether he’s a whisky lover, a fan of zesty citrus blends, or someone who enjoys experimenting with new flavours, there’s a cocktail out there that’s just right for him.
From time-honoured classics like the Old Fashioned and Negroni to creative, refreshing concoctions with seasonal fruits and herbs, these cocktail recipes are easy to mix at home and guaranteed to impress. You don’t have to be a mixologist to make something special — just a few quality ingredients, a bit of care, and you’ve got a celebration in a glass.
Four cocktail recipes to raise a toast on Father’s Day
Crafted with passion and expertise by Gaurav Khurana, Head of Quality at Modi Illva India, listed below are four easy yet impressive cocktail recipes that’ll help your dad raise the bar, whether he’s a whisky loyalist, a vodka purist, or just loves a good drink with his signature dad jokes.
1. Call me old-fashioned
Sophisticated, a little bitter, and endlessly classic—this one says, “I’ve been cool since ‘88.”
Ingredients
- 50ml whisky (of your choice)
- 25ml of cranberry juice
- 25ml sweet vermouth
- Dash of cherry bark bitters
- Orange twist (for garnish)
How to prepare:
- In a mixing glass, add whisky, cranberry, sweet vermouth, and cherry bark bitters.
- Add ice and stir until chilled.
- Strain into another glass over a large ice cube.
- Garnish with an orange twist.
- Sip slowly and appreciate how classic never goes out of style.
2. The power nap
For a light highball that refreshes faster than a 20-minute snooze on the recliner.
Ingredients
- 50ml whisky
- 20ml ginger-lemon syrup
- Top with tonic water
- Pinch of pink peppercorns
- Lemon wheel (for garnish)
How to mix it:
- In a whisky glass, pour whisky and ginger-lemon syrup over ice.
- Top with tonic water.
- Lightly crush pink peppercorns and sprinkle on top.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel.
- Stir and serve—it’s zippy, zesty, and dad-approved.
3. Vodka pop punch
Sweet, nostalgic, and just the right amount of boozy—like soda pop for grown-ups
Ingredients
- 50ml vodka
- 25ml soda
- 15ml lime juice
- 10ml vanilla syrup
- Frozen cherry and mint sprig (for garnish)
How to mix it:
- In a shaker, combine vodka, lime juice, and vanilla syrup.
- Shake with ice and strain into a tall glass over fresh ice.
- Top with black cherry soda.
- Garnish with a frozen cherry and a mint sprig.
- One sip and he’ll be transported back to soda shop nostalgia—with a grown-up twist.
4. World’s greatest sip
Classic with a twist—because dads deserve more than just a beer this year
Ingredients
- 50ml whisky
- 20ml coffee-infused vermouth
- 2 dashes of chocolate bitters
- Cinnamon powder
How to mix it:
- Add whisky, coffee vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass.
- Stir with ice until perfectly chilled.
- Rim the glass with cinnamon powder.
- Strain into a whisky glass.
- Sip together and toast to timeless cool.
So, this Father’s Day, gather around, clink glasses, and celebrate everything that makes dad one of a kind with cocktails that are as memorable as he is. Cheers to great drinks and even greater dads!
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