Toast to Togetherness: Crafting Memorable Cocktails for Your Diwali Gatherings!

Toast to Togetherness: Crafting Memorable Cocktails for Your Diwali Gatherings!

By Nishang Narayan

Published on November 1, 2024

As Diwali approaches, embrace the season of light, love, and togetherness with cocktails inspired by the vibrant spirit of the festival. These creations, blending traditional flavors with a contemporary twist, infuse Indian spices, fresh fruits, and aromatic herbs. Designed to celebrate Diwali's essence, each cocktail is a tribute to cherished moments, bringing friends and family together for a festive toast.

Diwali Delight

Brand: The Glenwalk
Attribution: Jiitin Merani, Co-founder of The Glenwalk

This elegant cocktail combines Glenwalk scotch with saffron syrup, capturing the richness of the season. A hint of orange juice adds brightness, while edible gold sparkles like Diwali lights. A perfect drink to toast the festival’s splendor!

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Ingredients:

  • 60 ml Glenwalk Whisky
  • 20 ml Saffron-infused honey water
  • 15 ml Lemon juice
  • 2 dashes Cardamom bitters
  • Glenwalk Ginger ale for topping

Method:

  1. Fill a shaker with ice.
  2. Add lemon juice, saffron honey water, cardamom bitters, and Glenwalk whisky.
  3. Shake well until chilled.
  4. Strain into an old-fashioned glass with fresh ice.
  5. Top up with Glenwalk Ginger ale and gently garnish with edible gold leaf and a mint sprig.

Pataaka Punch

Brand: Zyto
Attribution: Kashyap Salla

The Pataaka Punch bursts with vibrant flavors using Zyto Vodka, igniting Diwali's festive spirit in a glass. Celebrate the evening with this fiery, bold cocktail!

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Ingredients:

  • 60 ml Zyto Luxe 5x Vodka
  • 60 ml Saffron and Gondhoraj cordial
  • Soda to top
  • Garnish with a chakli

Saffron and Gondhoraj Cordial Recipe:

  1. Steep a pinch of saffron in 60 ml warm water for 30 minutes.
  2. Blend 200 ml coconut water, 100 g jaggery, 50 g raw sugar, 5 g Gondhoraj lime peels, 25 ml Gondhoraj lime juice, 5 g citric acid, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Strain through a cheesecloth.

Nostalgic Berry

Restaurant: Baliboo
Attribution: Mixologist Pramod Desai

A cocktail that captures nostalgic Indian flavors with kala jamun crush and a touch of chaat masala, sparkling with soda for a refreshing sip.

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Ingredients:

  • 45 ml Kala khatta syrup
  • 15 ml Lime juice
  • 15 ml Soda

Method:

  1. Rim the glass with chaat masala.
  2. Garnish with a slice of burnt malta orange.

Diwali Sparkler

Restaurant: The Bluebop Cafe
Attribution: Sr. Bartender Kuber Bhatt

The Diwali Sparkler, with rose syrup, citrus, and ginger liqueur, brings together a perfect sweet-spicy balance. A splash of sparkling rose wine makes it the ideal toast for Diwali nights.

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Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 1 oz Rose syrup
  • 1 oz Fresh citrus juice (lemon or orange)
  • 1/2 oz Homemade ginger liqueur
  • Splash of sparkling rose wine

Method:

  • Build in glass, garnishing with rose petals and a lemon wheel.

As you gather with loved ones to celebrate Diwali, let these cocktails add a festive sparkle to the evening. Each sip embodies the warmth, happiness, and joy of the season, making every moment unforgettable. Raise a glass to new beginnings, shared laughter, and cherished memories—creating a Diwali to remember!


Zega at Sheraton Hyderabad Unveils Mizuwari Series Inspired by Samurai Virtues

Zega at Sheraton Hyderabad Unveils Mizuwari Series Inspired by Samurai Virtues

By Hariharan U

Published on August 25, 2026

Zega at Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel has unveiled the Mizuwari Series, a new collection of seven signature cocktails inspired by the Japanese tradition of Mizuwari, meaning “cut with water,” and the seven virtues of the Samurai.

Rooted in the principles of balance, restraint and refinement, the new beverage concept combines bold flavours, subtle dilution and considered craftsmanship. Each cocktail is designed around a distinct virtue, translating elements of Japanese philosophy into a contemporary drinking experience.

The collection features Makoto, Chu, Ikigai, Rei, Jin, Yu and Meiyo, with each creation offering its own flavour profile and personality.

The journey begins with Makoto – Honesty & Sincerity, combining vodka, Aperol, yuzu lime and fizz. Chu – Duty & Loyalty brings together bourbon whisky, lime, sesame and Angostura bitters in a characterful highball.

Ikigai – The Secret to a Long & Happy Life combines gin, cherry cordial, hibiscus and sparkling elements, while Rei – Beauty in Imperfection takes a more unexpected approach with vodka, pickled ginger, kaffir lime, cucumber and watermelon.

The collection continues with Jin – Compassion, a blush-pink highball featuring gin, passion, strawberry sweet vermouth, citrus and fizz. Yu – Heroic Courage combines gin, cherry wine, Campari, lime and fizz, while Meiyo – Honour brings together white rum, pineapple, Campari and lime for a more layered profile.

Together, the seven cocktails create a beverage experience that goes beyond individual flavour combinations, inviting guests to explore the stories and virtues represented by each creation.

Through the Mizuwari Series, Zega continues to explore contemporary Japanese-inspired beverage experiences, bringing together traditional philosophy, modern mixology and thoughtful presentation. From refreshing and delicate profiles to richer and more complex combinations, the collection encourages guests to pause, discover and savour each cocktail.


The Orchid Chandigarh Celebrates Rakshabandhan with South Indian Festive Feast

The Orchid Chandigarh Celebrates Rakshabandhan with South Indian Festive Feast

By Hariharan U

Published on August 23, 2026

The Orchid Chandigarh is inviting guests to celebrate Rakshabandhan with an authentic South Indian festive dining experience at South of Vindhyas on August 28, bringing together regional flavours, family traditions and warm hospitality.

The specially curated experience is designed for families looking to mark the occasion over a festive meal, with a menu inspired by the rich culinary traditions of South India.

Guests can choose between thoughtfully curated vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals, featuring classic South Indian delicacies prepared using authentic recipes and time-honoured cooking techniques. The menus are designed to offer a wholesome dining experience while showcasing the distinctive flavours of the region.

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Whether celebrating the bond between siblings, gathering with family or simply enjoying a festive meal, the Rakshabandhan offering at South of Vindhyas provides an opportunity to mark the occasion through food and togetherness.

The experience reflects the restaurant’s focus on bringing authentic regional cuisine to Chandigarh while creating memorable occasions for guests. With traditional flavours and the hospitality associated with The Orchid Chandigarh, the festive meal aims to make Rakshabandhan a special culinary celebration.

Event Details:

What: Rakshabandhan Festive Meal
Venue: South of Vindhyas, The Orchid Chandigarh
Date: August 28, 2026
Contact: +91 9056784618 / +91 9056784619 / +91 9056784617


Opus at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai Brings Chinese Hot-Pot Experience This August

Opus at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai Brings Chinese Hot-Pot Experience This August

By Hariharan U

Published on August 22, 2026

This August, Opus at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai is bringing a warm and comforting Chinese dining experience to the city with Hot-Pot: The Comfort of Togetherness, running from 17–30 August.

The experience offers guests a choice of three broths, Sichuan, Asian Mushroom and Tomato Stock. These can be paired with a selection of vegetables, meats, seafood and noodles, giving diners the option to build a hot-pot meal to their liking.

Designed for sharing, the experience is well suited for Mumbai's monsoon season and offers a relaxed way to enjoy a meal with family and friends.

With its focus on warm broths, fresh ingredients and a shared dining format, Hot-Pot: The Comfort of Togetherness adds a seasonal option to Mumbai's August dining scene

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