Three simple methods for making gin-based drinks at home

World Gin Day is observed on the second Saturday in June each year. The beloved spirit is very popular all over the world and has a large following in India as well. Owing to its increasing appeal across the country, a number of domestic Indian gins have emerged in recent years.

Anyone who frequents bars will tell you that gin is popular in India right now. Encouraged by the rising demand for mixed drinks, special occasions, and the emergence of several intriguing mixer companies, the spirit has succeeded in attracting aficionados in a country where whiskey is a popular beverage. Indian gin drinkers have a taste for a wide variety of gins, ranging from traditional London Dry to Japanese and Indian crafts. This has resulted in the rise of domestic companies.

Gin cocktails have become more popular in India’s emerging cocktail culture, in addition to the country’s beloved gin and tonic or gin and soda. It should come as no surprise that customers are open to trying new cocktails as mixologists around the nation experiment with different ingredients and methods.

We spoke with Aditya Solanki, the head bartender and mixer at Someplace Else, a fine dining establishment located at Jio World Drive, BKC, on World Gin Day. These three simple recipes will help you make delectable cocktails using gin at home:

Sakura Components:
Gin 45 ML of peach puree, 60 ML of macroot leaves, and 4–5 ML of lime juice Five sprays of 15 ML orange blossom water

Technique
Combine all the ingredients in an ice-filled Boston shaker, give it a good shake, and then filter the drink twice.

Glassware Goblet of Gin

Ingredients for Orange Bliss: 30 ML of orange juice, 10 ML of lime juice, 7 ML, Gin, 60 ML, and garnish Cut or peel an orange

Technique
Combine all the ingredients in an ice-filled Boston shaker, give it a good shake, and then filter the drink twice.

Glassware: Pair of Glasses

Unusual Negroni Ingredients: 20 ML of Martini Rosso, 15 ML of Yuzu Puree, 30 ML of Gin, 10 ML of Campari, and Egg White 1 Decorative element Peel oranges

Technique
In a Boston shaker with ice, combine all the ingredients, shake vigorously, and filter the mixture twice.

Rock Glass Glassware