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Deconstructing 5 Most Iconic Cocktails Made Famous by Popular Movies and TV Shows
Cocktails are currently experiencing a resurgence, thanks to bartenders of the late 20th century who researched the history of their forebears.....
Millennials love their G&T
New Delhi, October 24 (IANS) Gin and Tonic is one such cocktail that has had the privilege to stand out among others, such as whisky and soda, rum and cola, and vodka and sprite. It is the one spirit that has earned the slang ‘G&T’. For those of us who are unfamiliar it is gin with ice, tonic water...
On world coconut day, go a little nutty with these refreshing cocktails Diversity
If there ever was a competition for the title of 'jack of all' fruits, the coconut would definitely win the crown. From adding the perfect flavour....
MONIN Cup 2022 grand finale on August 3 in New Delhi
Mumbai recently witnessed a spectacular show of bartenders and mixologists from Western India putting their best foot forward to present cocktails to judges at the MONIN Cup competition held at London Taxi restaurant, Lower Parel.....
Happy high, merry Christmas: Festive cocktail recipes you can't not try at home
Five innovative and yummy cocktails that will totally get you in the perfect mood for Christmas this weekend.....
World Whisky Day: Understanding the difference between a single malt whisky and a blended scotch
Has it ever been difficult for you to choose the right whisky among the countless varieties available....
The crown of your cocktail- the garnish
New Delhi, April 16 (life) For people yearning for the an Instagram-worthy drink, one thing that needs more attention is the garnish. There are several recipes to create that perfect cocktail, but the garnish often remains an afterthought...
Give The Classic Whisky Sour A Desi Twist – Because Why Not?
These days pizzas come with butter chicken or kheema ghotala dunked on them, why not take classic American cocktails and make them unabashedly Hindustani? This weekend,..
DIY Cocktail Recipe: How To Make Whisky And Wine Cocktail Saffron Leisure (Watch Video)
Saffron syrup is infused with a lot of alcoholic drinks to make delicious and flavorful cocktails. Gin goes particularly well with the spiced syrup....
11 whiskey cocktails perfect to celebrate World Whiskey Day
The alco-bev industry loves its celebrations, and the third Saturday of May is best known for being World Whiskey Day. It’s the perfect dram-a-day, all on World Whiskey Day this year! The annual,...
What’s in your glass — Whisky or Whiskey?
Whiskey drinkers who take the spirit seriously are not messing around. Just like wine, whiskey connoisseurs take great pride in knowing what goes into their drams. Even for beginners who are starting to experiment, whisky is one of the most loved options....
AFZAL KABA
Afzal Kaba has over 16 years of professional experience in the food and beverage industry in India, UK, Africa and the Middle East. Over the years he has managed and developed cocktail menus for award winning bars such as Left Bank- Dubai, Big 5 Brewery and Bistro Lounge- Kenya, Bar 98 and Ceviche-London...
Why 2020 Is Like A Tiki Cocktail
Afzal Kaba, Brand Ambassador at Diageo India has over 14 years of professional experience in the F&B Industry in India, the UK, Africa, and the Middle East. Kaba has been a facilitator for Diageo Bar Academy & Art of blending in West India and has a distinction in WSET Level 2 (Spirits)...
World Whisky Day: How To Pair Single Malts With Food
aturday, May 16, 2020, is World Whisky Day. A day to celebrate 'liquid sunshine' that made poets out of many of us in the lonely nights. It is a drink with a rich history and distinct distillation and ageing techniques.While you can enjoy a glass of neat on its own or as a cocktail mix of...
DIAGEO BAR ACADEMY TRAINERS
Traning Find out more about the leading influencers and top blenders of the bar world, as well as our incredible Diageo Bar Academy trainers here. FROM AWARD-WINNING MIXOLOGISTS AND BLENDERS, TO THE OWNERS OF SOME OF THE WORLD’S TOP BARS AND RESTAURANTS.
Cocktails – Macerados
Macerados translates as Macerated in English. It literally means infusion. Macerados are very popular in Latin speaking countries. The story of macerados goes back to grandmas macerating fruits in aguardiente (alcoholic beverage that contains 29%-60% ABV) to make it fruity and mellow. Flavours of macerados can be anything from...
A Coconut Cocktail Guide To Celebrate The World Coconut Day
Coconut, also known as ‘sri phal’ in Sanskrit and ‘nariyal’ in Hindi, is a member of the palm tree family (Arecaceae) and the only living species of the genus Cocos. Interestingly, the term "coconut" may refer to the whole coconut palm including....
An Evening With Diageo Black & White And British Brewing Company, Lower Parel, Mumbai
British Brewing Company is spectacular to say the least. The ambiance is rustic, elegant, comfortable and enchanting (cue all the synonyms one can think of for these words :D) Walking in, the first...
Recipes for a lockdown
METHOD Blanch vegetables in hot water and keep aside Heat oil in a pan and sauté the ginger and green chillies Add coconut milk and cook Add the vegetables and cook Adjust seasoning Serve garnished with fried curry leaves / fried spinach QUAKER OATS OMELETTE by Chef Vikas Khanna for the show Kitchen Khanna and Conversations...
DIY Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe: How To Make Triple Gold Reserve Easy Old Fashioned (Video)
The weekend is here and you deserve a break for all the hard work you’ve put in during the week. Whether you decide to spend the weekend staying-in or freaking out at a party-all-night....
4 exclusive whisky cocktails that you must try on World Whisky Day
There is a world of fabulous whiskies out there and you must have tried the best whiskies in the world with water or on the rocks.There are various blends that are worth trying out that include bourbon, single malts, rye, etc. everyone has a different ...
4 Scotch-Based Cocktails You Need To Try This Weekend And Every Weekend After
Some of Humphrey Bogart’s last words were as such: “I should never have shifted from Scotch to Martinis.” We’re talking about one of the most iconic Hollywood actors, ever. And unless you plan to die with the very..
World Whisky Day : Understanding the difference between a single malt whisky and a blended scotch
Has it ever been difficult for you to choose the right whisky among the countless varieties available in the market? If yes, then let me help you decode the types of whiskies.....
Kangana Ranaut whips up the Rangoon Special Smirnoff ‘Bloody Hell’ Cocktail
Wondering who is making Kangana Ranaut crack the whip and say Bloody Hell outside the Rangoon film set? Smirnoff is! The world’s No.1 Vodka is poised to excite the Bollywood buffs by offering the Smirnoff Bloody Hell cocktail....
Scotch honour
With World Scotch Day just over, celebrate the embers of the golden drink with these recipes curated by Afzal Kaba and Nick Ord. The 69th Barrel Old Fashioned with a twist! Vat 69 Whisky served with star anise and apple Glassware: Rocks Ingredients: Vat 69 Whisky60 ml Star Anise2 Nos Apple Juice45 ml Angosutra Bitters2Drops..
Kangana's 'Bloody hell' song from Rangoon inspires cocktail
MUMBAI: Here's a new 'high' in innovative film marketing -- a vodka-based cocktail inspired by the song "Bloody hell" from actress Kangana Ranaut's upcoming film "Rangoon".Kangana whipped up the "Bloody Hell" cocktail at...
Five Christmas Cocktails to add Merry to your Christmas
Christmas cheer is in the air and the holidays are riddled with fancy house parties in every corner. With Christmas falling this Sunday, we don’t have much time left to plan our gifts and the parties we are going to throw.
Get set for T20 cheer with some Sporty Whisky Cocktails
Here are some exciting new recipes by Afzal Kaba, Brand Ambassador, Diageo Bar Academy to multiply your T20 cheer.These DIY cocktails prepared with Royal Challenge whisky are perfect to sip on during moments of score tension and anticipation of a win.
Easy Christmas cocktails for the perfect party
Mulled wine Ingredients Five spices—cinnamon, black pepper, star anise, clove, rosemary 120ml red wine 30ml orange juice Method Infuse all spices in the red wine for 48 hours. Warm up the mixture on heat for 2-3 minutes till lukewarm. Add orange juice after taking it off the heat and stir...