MAHARAJA PUNCH

Lovers of Old Monk, here is your taste of rum in a mocktail. you would really love this if you are a lover of this vicious drink that has been with us for ages. no doubts that it really a nectar of seas. 

Pirates of Caribbean: Why is Rum always gone...... :)  

4cl Old Monk Rum
6cl Orange Juice
6cl Pineapple Juice
Dash of Angostura
Bitters
1 tsp Grenadine
1 Cherry and/or Slice of Orange

Amer Mousseux: you would love it or just hate it.

oh! yes you would love its bitter vigor or would just hate it. theres been a trend gaining on ground, having a speck of bitterness in there evening cocktail. now its upto you wheather you are a person of inclination for some bitterness or the old tradition suites you best.


 so here is one of the queen of bitterness: Amer Mousseux

item1: 1 ounce Cynar

item2: 1/2 ounce Campari

item3: 1/2 ounce Fresh Orange Juice

item4: 3 ounces Brut Champagne

item5:Orange Twist

step1: Combine Cynar, Campari and juice in cocktail shaker with ice.

step2: Shake to blend and chill.

step3: Strain into chilled champagne flute. Top with champagne. 

step4: Garnish with orange twist.

and that's it. thank you!!!

Mango Margarita

This summer beat the heat with this new drink named mango margarita. 

Ingredients :

• 2 cups + 2 tablespoons bottled mango drink
• 2 cups chilled club soda
• 4 tablespoons ripe mango cubes
• A few saffron threads
• 8 tablespoons sugar 

Way to make:

1. Soak saffron in two tablespoons of mango drink
2. Place sugar in a pan and heat till it caramelises. Leave to cool.
3. Dip the rims of margarita glasses into the caramelised sugar.
4. Divide the mango drink equally between the four glasses and top up with club soda.
5. Swirl the saffron over and garnish with mango cubes. Serve immediately.

Note:

1. i have used the collins glass due to unavailability of margarita glass.
2. you can also add topings according your likes.

Glassware

There is a greater meaning in choosing a glass for a drink. It is said that the charms of glass and the drink should interlace with each other. Well i don't know to what degree does a glass brings a perfection to a drink but it is always a pleasure to drink a drink in a beautiful glass which decorates it's taste......

Here are some types of glass with there name, remember the basic rule mentioned in the previous article;
tall glasses for thirst quenchers and shorter once for drinks with a flavour more heady and intense.

Basic for Drinks and Mocktails

These are some of the very basic things that a drink maker should be aware of, it's simple and easy going....

• The glass used to serve the drink should be clean and spotless. if your glass shine with the light believe me it will add charm to your drink.
• A glass for a drink is not chosen just randomly, it's style should interlace with the drink served in it, like; tall glasses for thirst quenchers and shorter once for drinks with a flavour more heady and intense.
• Keep plenty of ice
• Use blender to crush ice, break the ice cubes into smaller pieces first then use the blender i don't want you to replace your blender every few months :)
• Never shake fizzy drinks (Drinks were soda is used)  
• Drinks containing eggs, fruit juices or cream are shaken in a shaker.
• Always use the fresh ingredients. Choose fruits which is firm, ripe and without blemish.
• Squeeze lemon juice on cut fruits to prevent discoloration
• Do not add ice to pre-mixed drinks. Add the ice just before serving