New Delhi: As the clink of glasses echoes around the globe, World Cocktail Day 2025 arrives as the perfect occasion to toast to creativity, craftsmanship, and the timeless charm of cocktails. Celebrated annually on May 13, this day honours the art of mixology — blending tradition with innovation in every pour. While we all love to make a cheer for celebrations, success or a long time pending visit, perfect and bold flavours of cocktails can add to the spirit and make it even more special without making you feel dizzy.
Whether you’re a home bar enthusiast or a seasoned connoisseur, this year’s celebration offers an exciting array of cocktail recipes curated by some of India’s finest mixologists. Try these bold yet unique flavours at home and impress your guests with a perfect glass for cheers.
1. Lemon Ninja
By: Nishant K Gaurav, Mixologist for Guppy
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of grapefruit
- 1 slice of orange
- 2 basil leaves
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 15 ml simple syrup
- 20 ml orange juice
- 60 ml gin
Method:
- Add all ingredients to a shaker.
- Shake well with ice cubes.
- Strain and pour into the glass.
- Basil leaf and a slice of grapefruit to garnish
2. Bittersweet Spritz
By: Nitin Gupta, Head Bartender at BeeYoung Brewgarden
Ingredients:
- 30 ml gin
- 30 ml Aperol
- 15 ml elderflower syrup
- 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- 60 ml soda water
- Ice
Method:
- Fill a wine glass with ice.
- Add gin, Aperol, elderflower syrup, and lemon juice.
- Stir gently.
- Top with soda water and stir again.
- Orange wheel and mixed frozen berries
3. Pulp Fiction
By: Nitin Gupta, Head Bartender at BeeYoung Brewgarden
Ingredients:
- 40 ml vodka
- 60 ml fresh apple juice
- 20 ml cold-pressed beetroot juice
- 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- 10 ml vanilla syrup
- Ice
Method:
- Add all ingredients into a shaker.
- Shake vigorously with ice for 10–15 seconds.
- Fine strain into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with a thin apple slice or an orange twist
4. Spill The Juice
By: Jenu Sunny, Head Mixologist, One8 Commune Golf Course Road
Ingredients:
- 200 ml of gin
- 80 ml watermelon juice
- 40 ml Amaro
- 40 ml homemade strawberry syrup
- 80 ml lime acid
Method:
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Filter through coffee filter paper.
- Serve over block ice
5. Dos Me Up Spicy
By: Jitendre Sharma, Regional Manager & Mixologist, Dos Delhi
Ingredients:
- 60 ml tequila
- 15 gm wasabi
- 5 gm basil
- 5 gm cilantro
- 60 ml sour cream
- 5 ml agave
Preparation Method:
- Sous vide tequila with basil and cilantro for 4 hours at 70°C.
- Cool it in a cold bath.
- Add sour cream to the tequila and allow it to curdle for 30 minutes.
- Filter through coffee filter paper.
- Store clear liquid in a glass bottle in the refrigerator.
- Serve on the rocks with an herb salt rim and dehydrated celery leaves
6. Soldado
By: Fay Barretto (Mr. Bartender and the Crew) for Miss Margarita
Ingredients:
- 60 ml mezcal
- 20 ml mint & watermelon rind shrub
- 10 ml Supasawa
- 10 ml of milk
Method:
- Stir all ingredients well.
- Strain into the glass.
- Now top with 1 watermelon ball, mint air, or a mini hat
Taste Profile: Briny, Umami
7. Tomatillo
By: Harish Chhimwal, Head Mixologist – The Grammar Room
Ingredients:
- 45 ml mezcal
- 15 ml dry vermouth
- 30 ml tomato cordial
- 2–3 drops saline solution (or pinch of fine sea salt)
- Ice
Method:
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir gently until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- A thin tomato slice or a cherry tomato skewer for garnish
Add a sip of craziness to your celebrations with these unique and most talked-about recipes by the best mixologists. Let any occasion be the reason you sip, savour and celebrate the spirit of bold and umami flavours.
Raise a toast this World Cocktail Day with bold and creative drinks crafted by India’s leading mixologists. From gin and mezcal to vodka infusions, explore recipes featuring unique ingredients like beetroot juice, wasabi, and amla brine. Perfect for home celebrations or parties. Food & Drink Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips
