International Vodka Day: Here's a curated list of cocktails you must try in Mumbai

On International Vodka Day, we give you a head(y) start with our curated selection of the most inspired, quirky and oddball concoctions themed on the popular spirit from across the city’s best eateries and watering holes

Frozen love
Beat the October heat with this vibrant blue frozen cocktail called lagoonita.
At: The Burrow, Patthar Nagar, Bandra Kurla Complex
Call: 2235113057
Cost: Rs 700

Rich and rosy
This rose-infused cocktail called hawa mahal is the perfect blend of sweet, sour and bitter.
At: Nksha, ABCD Rehman Manzil, Veer Nariman Road, Churchgate
Call: 9820475555
Cost: Rs 950

Mood for melons
One in a melon is truly one in a million with a teasing mix of amaro, watermelon juice and green apple syrup. This drink is topped with a sour candy.
At: Saz American Brasserie, ground floor, Jio World Drive, Bandra East
Call: 992056686
Cost: Rs 750

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End the day with desserts infused with vodka and other surprising goodies by this city-based cloud kitchen. Their speciality includes cheers cupcakes, which are sweet-boozy, chocolate cup cupcakes, filled with caramel; and black forest cake (right), with cherry filling, cherry vodka and whipped cream.
Log on to: @_lessaveurs
Call: 9137472304 (delivery across the city, and India)

Tipsy but tall
This gigantic glass of Foo queen has pandan-infused tequila, essence of lychee, a fragrant infusion of jasmine tea syrup, rose water, and a sparkling soda finish. It treats you like the queen you are.
At: Foo, (all branches in the city and suburbs)
Call: 809488879 (Goregaon)
Cost: Rs 595

Berry much
Go all out on your favourite berries with this eatery’s most-loved raspberry sour.
At: Jamjar Diner, Gazebo House, Hill Road, Bandra West
Call: 9619000365
Cost: Rs 575

Toast to Bollywood
Whether you like a fruity cocktail like Dum maaro dum, or caffeine-infused like Ek simple si coffee (above), this venue has it all. 
At: Hitchki, Powai; Ghatkopar; Lower Parel; BKC
Call: 8291932808 (Ghatkopar)
Cost: Rs 395; Rs 365

Best in the game
This Bandra venue is known for its three signature cocktails: the coffee-based melodia di caffe; la dolce vita, which comprises apricot and vermouth, and anguria rinfrescante, a playful medley of lychee, watermelon and basil.
At: Napoli by Shatranj, off Carter Road
Call: 7400396373
Cost: Rs 725; Rs 750; Rs 750

Citrus-ey goodness
Get your citron fix with hakkatini that comprises an orange-infused vodka, mixed with cointreau, campari, green apple juice and orange bitters.
At: Hakkasan, 2nd floor, Krystal Building, Bandra West
Call: 8355877777
Cost: Rs 850

With a dash of Calcutta
As its name suggests, paan tapri is a sweet-bitter concoction of all things paan, including Calcutta paan, gulkand, and mukwaas mix.
At: Badmaash, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West
Call: 7400491473
Cost: Rs 795

Try this: Raspberry Sorbet

Ingredients
>> 1/2 cup sugar
>> 1/2 cup water
>> 1/2 cup fresh fruit of choice (frozen works, too)
>> Fresh rosemary 1/4 tsp
>> Natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup (in case you want make it healthy)
>> 30ml vodka

Method

Step 1: Simple syrup
Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan. Heat on high until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally.

Step 2:  Sorbet base
Puree your fresh fruit of choice (frozen fruit works, too) with a blender. Blend until the fruit is smooth without any visible chunks.

Step 3: Combine the simple syrup and sorbet base
Combine the simple syrup and pureed fruit in a mixing bowl. Stir in the vodka along with rosemary

Pro tip: Taste-test your mixture and add any additional sweeteners or pureed fruit as needed.
Note from chef: Vodka helps to avoid crystallisation in the sorbet, and rosemary will elevate the flavour. 

Recipe and pic courtesy Khusshi Shah, founder, Les Saveurs

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