Raising a Toast to Dads: Signature Cocktails by Kaustubh & Rahul

Raising a Toast to Dads: Signature Cocktails by Kaustubh & Rahul

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on June 10, 2025

This Father's Day, celebrate in style as Mixologist Kaustubh V Sawardekar from KICO and Rahul Kamath from Carnival by Trèsind present their signature cocktails — crafted to make the occasion truly top-notch.

Expect innovative recipes stirred with precision, passion, and a touch of storytelling flair — the perfect toast to dads everywhere.

 Blush and Bite

Crafted by Kaustubh V Sawardekar – Mixologist | Beverage Innovator | Bar Program Architect | Hospitality Leader at KICO Bar, Mumbai

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Ingredients:

  • 30 ml Gin

  • 10 ml Campari

  • 10 ml Bitter Bianco

  • 15 ml Italian Lemon Juice

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a Boston shaker with ice. Shake vigorously to achieve proper dilution. Double strain into a pre-chilled coupe glass.

Garnish:

Top with a skewer of salmon and spring onion, lightly glazed with teriyaki and flame-seared tataki style.

Glassware:

Chilled Coupe

 Tokyo Threads

Crafted by Kaustubh V Sawardekar – Mixologist | Beverage Innovator | Bar Program Architect | Hospitality Leader at KICO Bar, Mumbai

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Ingredients:

  • 30 ml Gin

  • 25 ml Sake

  • 15 ml In-house Herbal Vermouth

Method:

Add all ingredients to a stirring glass with ice. Stir well to reach the perfect dilution. Strain into a Japanese-style old-fashioned glass over a large ice block.

Garnish:

In-house rice cracker on the side.

Glassware:

Japanese Old-Fashioned

 Bellino

Crafted by Rahul Kamath – Corporate Beverage Manager, Carnival by Tresind, Mumbai

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A modern homage to the Venice Carnival’s iconic Bellini, reimagined with theatrical finesse.

Ingredients:

  • 30 ml Peach-infused Gin

  • 20 ml Vetiver Blanc

  • 10 ml Bitter Bianco

Method:

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir gently to chill and blend the flavours. Strain over Bellini-style ice into a nude old-fashioned glass.

Garnish:

A dash of Yuzu Bitters over the ice.

Glassware:

Nude Old-Fashioned

Whether you’re planning a celebration at home or at a venue, these cocktails are sure to add that perfect touch of elegance, fun, and heart. Let the celebrations pour in style.


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