World Cocktail Day: Mango, Citrus, and Herb Cocktails to Beat the Heat

News18

12-05-2025

Last Updated:
From gin-laced mango-chilli mixes to frozen tequila delights and fragrant basil infusions, these inventive drinks are the perfect way to toast the sunshine
As the temperatures rise, so does the craving for cool, refreshing cocktails. This season, bartenders across the country are shaking things up with vibrant summer sips that spotlight tropical fruits like mango, kiwi, and litchi—paired with zesty citrus, bold spirits, and unexpected herbs and spices. From gin-laced mango-chilli mixes to frozen tequila delights and fragrant basil infusions, these inventive drinks are the perfect way to toast the sunshine.
Le Cafe, by Sainath Kodi (Hotel Manager)
Mango Chilli Gin
A bold, tropical cocktail with the sweetness of Alphonso mango and the subtle heat of green chilli.
Ingredients:
Jaisalmer Gin – 60 ml
Alphonso Mango – 3–4 chunks
Green Chilli – ¼ piece
Lime Juice – 15 ml
Sugar Syrup – 15 ml
Mango Juice (Real) – 20 ml
Method: Shaken
Glassware: Rocks glass
Hotel Marine Plaza, by Mansi Khair (Bartender)
Kiwi Strawberrita
A refreshing medley of tequila, Grand Marnier, kiwi, and strawberry – vibrant and fruity.
Ingredients:
Tequila
Grand Marnier
Fresh Kiwi
Fresh Strawberry
Method: Shaken
advetisement
Glassware: Margarita glass
Someplace Else, by Kevin Rodrigues & Manish Potdar (Bartenders)
Mango Muse
A dreamy blend of vodka, mango curd, rose, and apple juice with floral undertones.
Ingredients:
Vodka – 60 ml
Rose Syrup – 10 ml
Apple Juice – 60 ml
Mango Curd Mix – 90 ml
Method: Layered
Glassware: Chilled coupe or martini glass
Mango Mirage (Frozen)
A tropical frozen cocktail with tequila, mango juice, and triple sec – citrusy and refreshing.
Ingredients:
Tequila – 45 ml
Triple Sec – 15 ml
Mango Juice – 60 ml
Lime Juice – 10 ml
Method: Blended (Frozen)
Garnish: Lime wedge
Glassware: Margarita or rocks glass
Mango Sol
Bold whiskey meets tropical mango and a spicy hit of Tabasco – sunshine with attitude.
Ingredients:
Whiskey – 60 ml
Mango Juice – 90 ml
Tabasco – 4–5 drops
Lime Juice – 10 ml
Salt – 1 pinch
Method: Stirred
Glassware: Rocks glass
Garnish: Chili-salt rim (optional)
Millo, by Sujit Mehta (Founder)
Basil Breeze Quencher
Bright and herbaceous, this gin-based cocktail is elevated by pineapple, cucumber, and basil.
Ingredients:
Gin – 60 ml
Lime Juice – 15 ml
Simple Syrup – 22.5 ml
Pineapple Juice – 30 ml
Cucumber – 2 slices
Fresh Pineapple Chunks – 6–8 pcs
Basil Leaves – 4–5 pcs
Method: Muddled and shaken
Glassware: Jazz highball
Garnish: Dehydrated pineapple slice, basil dust
Citrus Delight
Tropical and aromatic with white rum, yuzu, and homemade cinnamon leaf syrup.
Ingredients:
White Rum – 60 ml
Pineapple Juice – 45 ml
Yuzu Purée – 30 ml
Homemade Cinnamon Leaf Syrup – 22.5 ml
Lime Juice – 15 ml
Stellabunt Foamer – 2–3 drops
Method: Shaken
Glassware: Long-stem coupe
Garnish: Pineapple leather tossed in smoked paprika
First Published:
May 12, 2025, 19:10 IST