With masala chai voted as the second most popular non-alcoholic beverage in the world, we curate a list of tea-inspired fusion cocktails that put a new spin on the common man’s favourite beverage (Report by: Shriram Iyengar)
Updated On: 2024-01-26 01:11 PM IST
Compiled by : Editor
Slink it up
This signature Slink tonic, which is a house gin infusion with hibiscus tea and berries, is one for the aromatic palate.
At Slink & Bardot, Thadani House opposite Indian Coast Guard, Worli.
Call 7045904728
Cost Rs 1,000
Butterfly delight
Blue might not be the regular chai colour, but this butterfly pea sour cocktail with butterfly pea flower tea, lemongrass and Pisco makes for an aesthetic drink to savour.
At Nara Thai, Ground Floor, Raheja Towers, BKC.
Call 8355878888
Cost Rs 700
For rare tastes
For a taste of rarity, try Sakura’s punch that blends Tanqueray gin, Campari and Japanese genmaicha (brown rice tea) to give you a refreshing start for the evening.
At Cirqa, ground floor, Mathuradas Mill Compound, Lower Parel.
Call 9619493344
Cost Rs 759 (plus taxes)
Berry sweet
Try this gin apple and grape julep for a fruity kick with black tea, gin, raspberries, strawberries and grapes with a dash of apple juice to kick off your evenings.
At Ishaara, Lower Parel; Kurla.
Call 47483019 (Lower Parel); 47483355 (Kurla)
Cost Rs 570
Toast to Mumbai’s own
Aptly named 7 Island cocktail, this rum-based creation doffs a hat to the original seven islands of the city with home-made Indian spice mix, cola and rum.
At Sesame, Hyatt Centric, Juhu.
Call 8657884964
Cost Rs 495
