Wednesday, May 11, 2005
SUMMER COOLERS
Now that our legendary summer is truly upon us with a vengeance, is the heat gettin' to ya? No problemo amigos! Bar and Beverages Expert, SANDEEP VERMA churns out refreshing summer coolers - fruity mocktails, chilled shakes and healthy smoothies - the good 'ol Indian way! Here he shares some of his best summer concoctions for FnL readers to try out at home.
1. Apple Cinnamon Mojito
This fragrant mocktail is put together with apple and lemon chunks, mint leaves, Mojito and cinnamon syrup on crushed ice - topped up with apple juice and garnished with cinnamon sticks and apple slices. For a cocktail, just add Bacardi.
2. Masala Martini Mocktail
This one guys, has to be tasted to be believed! It's the best desi-ishtyle mocktail I've ever come across. Coriander, mint leaves, Worcestershire and Tabasco sauce, lime and guava juice all muddled together with ice chunks. For a Masala Martini add vodka or gin; and for a Masala Margarita add tequila!
3. Virgin Plasma Mary
A variation on Bloody Mary, this one is made with crushed pepper corn, Worcestershire and Tabasco sauce, roasted cumin powder, chopped dill and tomato juice. Garnish the drink with a slice of cucumber and a cherry tomato cut and rolled into pepper. Add peppered vodka for a fiery cocktail.
4. Junebug Cooler
The kids will just love this full-flavoured drink. Stir together melon syrup, lime and pineapple juice with just a touch of orange juice, and garnish with a honeydew melon slice. Add tequila, vodka or gin for a fruity cocktail.
5. Sandeep's Chioce: Health Sips
These original Verma creations are summer health drinks that are a meal in themselves. His Fresh Fruit Shake is a rich blend of strawberries, kiwis, papayas, orange juice, a little pineapple juice, yoghurt and milk. The awesome Apple Cucumber Sorbet on the other hand is a smoothie made by blending yoghurt, a hint of vanilla ice cream, half a cucumber, apple syrup and apple juice.
"Colours and flavours - that's what summers are all about," declares Sandeep. Cheers to that!
1. Apple Cinnamon Mojito
This fragrant mocktail is put together with apple and lemon chunks, mint leaves, Mojito and cinnamon syrup on crushed ice - topped up with apple juice and garnished with cinnamon sticks and apple slices. For a cocktail, just add Bacardi.
2. Masala Martini Mocktail
This one guys, has to be tasted to be believed! It's the best desi-ishtyle mocktail I've ever come across. Coriander, mint leaves, Worcestershire and Tabasco sauce, lime and guava juice all muddled together with ice chunks. For a Masala Martini add vodka or gin; and for a Masala Margarita add tequila!
3. Virgin Plasma Mary
A variation on Bloody Mary, this one is made with crushed pepper corn, Worcestershire and Tabasco sauce, roasted cumin powder, chopped dill and tomato juice. Garnish the drink with a slice of cucumber and a cherry tomato cut and rolled into pepper. Add peppered vodka for a fiery cocktail.
4. Junebug Cooler
The kids will just love this full-flavoured drink. Stir together melon syrup, lime and pineapple juice with just a touch of orange juice, and garnish with a honeydew melon slice. Add tequila, vodka or gin for a fruity cocktail.
5. Sandeep's Chioce: Health Sips
These original Verma creations are summer health drinks that are a meal in themselves. His Fresh Fruit Shake is a rich blend of strawberries, kiwis, papayas, orange juice, a little pineapple juice, yoghurt and milk. The awesome Apple Cucumber Sorbet on the other hand is a smoothie made by blending yoghurt, a hint of vanilla ice cream, half a cucumber, apple syrup and apple juice.
"Colours and flavours - that's what summers are all about," declares Sandeep. Cheers to that!
Published in IMAGES FnL, May'05
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