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Bengal served in a glass. That’s the quest at Ølterra

The restaurant ‘In Search of Bengal’ cocktail menu takes a deep dive into the rich culture and glorious history of different places within West Bengal

Zeba Akhtar Ali Published 28.11.22, 02:05 AM
Lalpahari: As a tribute to the ancient tribal culture of Birbhum, this drink combines the flavours of tribal cuisine by using foraged ingredients. Kolmi shaak is a primary ingredient, along with a secret sweet vegetable, tribal spices and Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

Lalpahari: As a tribute to the ancient tribal culture of Birbhum, this drink combines the flavours of tribal cuisine by using foraged ingredients. Kolmi shaak is a primary ingredient, along with a secret sweet vegetable, tribal spices and Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

What: In Search of Bengal

Where: Ølterra, 18 Park Street

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When: Ongoing

Pocket pinch: Rs 1,800-plus

What to expect: The new menu is the brainchild of in-house bartending genius Subhobrata Majumder and his team. Ølterra’s ‘In Search of Bengal’ cocktail menu takes a deep dive into the rich culture and glorious history of different places within West Bengal.

The Telegraph gets you a few faves from the menu.

The Port, 1498: Inspired by the small town of Bandel in Hooghly district, this drink is a strong yet subtle mix of intense flavours like Bandel cheese and palm sap reduction paired with a whisky base.

The Port, 1498: Inspired by the small town of Bandel in Hooghly district, this drink is a strong yet subtle mix of intense flavours like Bandel cheese and palm sap reduction paired with a whisky base.

Hastoshilpo: Bringing the two districts of Burdwan and Bankura together, is this Jim Beam Black- based drink that has been aged in earthenware with ghee-washed gobindobhog rice syrup and is served with the famous mihidana.

Hastoshilpo: Bringing the two districts of Burdwan and Bankura together, is this Jim Beam Black- based drink that has been aged in earthenware with ghee-washed gobindobhog rice syrup and is served with the famous mihidana.

Aparajito: The vintage drink of gondhoraj ghol from Kolkata, has been reimagined and paired with vodka, accentuating the essence of the flavour and aroma of the gondhoraj.

Aparajito: The vintage drink of gondhoraj ghol from Kolkata, has been reimagined and paired with vodka, accentuating the essence of the flavour and aroma of the gondhoraj.

Pictures, courtesy: Olterra

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