IPL madness is unbeatable, and it is here to stay! Which team are you supporting? Royal Challengers Bangalore or Chennai Super Kings? Or do you favour Kolkata Knight Riders? Well, no matter your choice–you are bound to have your crazy bunch of folks over at your place for the ultimate IPL house party at some point or other. Drinking the same-old beer and whiskey can take a backseat this year. How about you jazz up your IPL nights by whipping up some really amazing cocktails to sip on as you cheer your fave team? Oh! Impressing your friends with your great mixology skills is an added perk. Take a look at these martini recipes to light up your parties:
1. Lebu cha cocktail
Kolkata-style spiced lemon tea (lebu cha) gets a tipsy twist. The recipe is simple. After brewing your tea leaves, strain them and add a few drops of fresh lemon juice and some chaat masala. Let it cool completely, then add 30 ml of vodka or gin, and top with some ice cubes. Voila! Your lebu cha cocktail is ready!
2. Desi aam panna cocktail
Nothing helps to beat the heat better than sipping on this magical blend of aam panna, vodka, and a little chaat masala. Boil a raw mango and strain the pulp. Add chaat masala and some cumin powder, and let it cool. Then add 30 ml of gin and top with ice. See, it’s that easy!
3. Pani puri cocktail
Pani puri is always welcome, be it in any form. Not to mention, this desi punch of a cocktail is going to be an absolute hit and your friends are going to love it. Mix one teaspoon each of pani puri masala and jaljeera powder in a standard glass of water and stir well. Next, add 30 ml of vodka to it. Oh! Add ice cubes as well and woohoo! Your tipsy pani puri punch is ready.
4. Cucumber cocktail
It’s summertime and cucumber coolers are a must have. Mix chilled cucumber juice with 30 ml of gin/vodka, add mint leaves and sprinkle a little amchur (dried mango powder) on top. Garnish with cucumber slices.
