GIN BARS IN INDIA

Sylvia, W, Goa

Sylvia, a name which refers to a Greek godess protecting the Juniper berries in forest.

Located at a prime spot in the W hotel, you can enjoy the scenic view of Vagator beach from the alfresco area of Sylvia. It has a beverage menu with over 35 brands of Gin

This place is famous for the evergreen “ Sylvia martinis” and “ Floral Gibson’s”

Over the bar counter, you can find a variety of home made Vermouth, waiting to be a part of your drink.

To make the drinks look more eye appealing, bartenders carve the perfect and clear ice cubes right infront of you.

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL:

Sylvia Martini

INGREDIENTS:

45ml Roku

15ml W Vermouth (Homemade)

10ml Absinthe

METHOD: Stirred

GLASS: Coupe

GARNISH: Orange peel

METHOD: Pour Roku, Vermouth and Absinthe in a mixing glass, stir to perfection with ice. Strain in a chilled coupe glass and garnish with an orange peel.

Jyran, Sofitel, Mumbai

Jyran, which means “Lost love” in Persian, is a name symbolic of hope and a new beginning.

The food at Jyran reveals a real mastery of flavors and textures that can be sensed in delectable Paya yakhni Jyran, Gosht galawat ke kebab, Dahi ke kebab, Falooda and more, creating moments of nostalgia for the restaurants loyalists.

Complementing this eclectic outlet is the Gin bar that hosts India’s largest collection of the best Gins

You will find a menu holding 45 brands of Gin

Savour an innovative beverage menu featuring exquisite Gin concoctions using the finest local and International brands of Gin

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL:

Jyran’s gin paradise

INGREDIENTS:

60ml Sipsmith

15ml ginger juice

15ml lime juice

15ml sugar syrup

½ cucumber (to muddle)

METHOD: Shaken

GLASS: Cocktail

GARNISH: Cucumber slice

RECIPE: Muddle cucumber in a shaker, add Sipsmith, ginger juice, lime juice and sugar syrup, shake to perfection and serve in cocktail glass. Garnish with cucumber slice.

Juniper, Andaaz, Delhi

Juniper bar is India’s first gin bar with 40 in house infusions and signature cocktails.

It is a bar, where guest can make their own cocktails as it is believed at Juniper “No boundaries for guests in Andaz“

It is also famous to customise cocktails according to the guest palette.

Juniper has its own signature belend known as “Delhi,s fire”.

A place where guest can enjoy the atmosphere, relax at large community tables and interact with bartenders

SIGNATURE COCKTAIL:

Kerala lady

INGREDIENTS:

60ml Roku

30ml Pineapple juice

15ml Lime juice

1Nos egg white

METHOD: Shaken

GLASS: Martini

GARNISH: Orange and edible flower

METHOD: Pour pineapple juice, lime juice and egg white in shaker and shake to perfection with ice. Strain in a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel and edible flower.

Difference Between One Shot Distillation And Double Shot Distillation

‘SINGLE-SHOT’ AND ‘DOUBLE-SHOT’, ARE DEFINED AS 2 DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO PRODUCE GIN

One shot distillation

Also referred as “Single shot distillation”

After botanicals have been distilled, only water can be added to dilute and reach the bottling strength

Double shot distillation

Also referred as “Multi shot” or “Concentrate”

After botanicals have been distilled, it is diluted twice, initially with a neutral spirit to adjust the volume followed by water to bring to bottling strength

Volume generated is less than double shot Allows distiller to produce high amount of volume

Time consuming but great flavor integration and longevity Time, energy and financially efficient Eg. Sipsmith gin Eg. Beefeater covering process.

The Tea leaves being covered for such a long period of time throughout the cultivation process results in the leaves becoming dark mossy green. The Tea’s richness in color translates to a richness in taste as well. After picking the Tea leaves, they are steamed to reduce the oxidation. It is then rolled, followed by a drying process. The leaves are then cut into pieces. These loose tea leaves are now perfectly ready for consumption.

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