Video: Foolproof mulled wine recipe
My fondest Christmas memories are of the family gathered around bountiful tables, exchanging gifts, humming carols and soaking in that heady merriment. Ah the Christmas spirit. Quite literally! So to keep the festivities going, here’s my foolproof recipe for mulled…
Video: The Best Indian Red Wines
I’m often asked to suggest quality Indian red wines and so here’s a list that covers the best of the lot. I hope this guide helps with all your future wine buying escapades and party capers. A little caveat: the…
Win a Belvedere 007 SPECTRE Limited Edition
In my latest video I explore the recipe of the current Spectre 007 Martini and my favourite, Reverse Vesper Martini. Now here’s a chance for you to win a Belvedere 007 Limited Edition bottle and make your own Martinis. All you…
Video: How to make the perfect Bond Martini
Bond is synonymous with Martinis. And with Spectre, he’s back to his ‘dirty’ old ways. In this video I explore the latest and exclusive ‘Spectre 007 Martini’ courtesy Rohan Jelkie, Brand Ambassador Moet Hennessy India. If, like me, you like…
What are you doing this Negroni Week?
If you asked me for a list of my top 5 cocktails, the Negroni would be on it. There are many reasons why I love this classic Italian cocktail but perhaps the most relevant is that it is by far the…
The Bluffer’s Guide to Gin
G for Juniper: At the base of it all, gin is a spirit distilled from grain – usually wheat, rye or barley. But what really makes a difference is the juniper berries. The base spirit is redistilled with these berries…
Barrel-Aged Cocktails: hit or miss?
My introduction to barrel-aged cocktails came early last year. The process, I was told, involved pre-mixing a cocktail in large quantities and ageing it in an oak barrel (like the ones used for whiskies and wine). Once out, the cocktails would…
New in the market: Smirnoff Espresso
A new flavoured vodka was launched in Mumbai earlier this month – Smirnoff Espresso. I haven’t had a chance to taste it yet, but from what I’ve heard, most vodka drinkers have loved it. According to the brand, “Smirnoff Espresso…
Prohibition cocktail: Bee’s Knees
The Prohibition of alcohol in America during the 1920s gave birth to some great concoctions. A few of these have stood the test of time and make a frequent appearance on cocktail lists across the world. Here’s one Prohibition cocktail…
F1 Cocktail Fever
The Indian Grand Prix 2012 kicked off today (27th October) at Noida. Since Belvedere Vodka is the official pouring spirit at the Indian Grand Prix after-parties, Claire Smith – Head of Spirit Creation and Mixology at Belvedere Vodka has designed six special…
FRESH APPLE PIE Cocktail
Fuse 2.0 for Vivanta by Taj – Tim Etherington-Judge’s cocktail recipe 6 cocktails for 6 cities. Fresh Apple Pie for Mumbai. The humble green apple is seen as a key indicator to the growth in the internationalization of India. So what better way…
Fuse 2.0 Signature Cocktails
Fuse 2.0 is a new range of signature cocktails that was launched at Wink at Vivanta by Taj – President a few days ago. Created by Diageo Reserve Brand Ambassador Tim Etherington – Judge (also of the #BombayCocktailClub fame), the…
The Grand Cognac Culture
Published in Liquid magazine July – August 2012. Written by Karina Aggarwal Think cognac and immediately your mind drifts to an image of a wood panelled room with a distinguished gentleman sitting in a red leather high-backed chair beside a…
When Gin Comes Calling
Published in Liquid Magazine, July – August 2012. Written by Karina Aggarwal. Two Michelin-star chef Sergi Arola, launched AROLA, at JW Marriott. ‘When Gin Comes Calling’ in Liquid magazine takes a look at the chef’s first Asian outpost, and finds…
The Reggaeton
Nicci Stringfellow, consultant mixologist at Hakkasan, Yauatcha and Otto Infinito, Mumbai. The Reggaeton is one of her specialty cocktails. Read more about her here. The Reggaeton “This drink is something I created for a Havana Club cocktail competition and I think it’s…