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Keep warm this winter with these heady sips

The Telegraph went around the city to search for winter cocktails that will give tea and coffee a run for their money

Zeba Akhtar Ali Published 22.01.22, 12:28 AM
Kahwa Rum Tea at Jalsa: This Kashmiri cocktail at the Ho Chi Minh Sarani Indian fine-dine den is a mix of Captain Morgan Rum along with some aromatic Kashmiri kahwa and almond syrup. Garnished with rose petals, this one’s a looker. @Rs 595-plus
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Kahwa Rum Tea at Jalsa: This Kashmiri cocktail at the Ho Chi Minh Sarani Indian fine-dine den is a mix of Captain Morgan Rum along with some aromatic Kashmiri kahwa and almond syrup. Garnished with rose petals, this one’s a looker. @Rs 595-plus

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With winter raging on in full swing, why should coffee and chai be the only beverages hogging all the attention? The Telegraph went around the city to search for winter cocktails that will give tea and coffee a run for their money. Here’s getting you the deets:

Comfy Fusion at The Grid: Peanut butter, honey and fresh lime juice come together with Jagermeister and gin in this smoky cocktail at the Topsia gastro pub. Lime and honey make it the ideal winter sip. @Rs 700-plus
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Comfy Fusion at The Grid: Peanut butter, honey and fresh lime juice come together with Jagermeister and gin in this smoky cocktail at the Topsia gastro pub. Lime and honey make it the ideal winter sip. @Rs 700-plus

Pomolasys at Unplugged Courtyard: An exquisite-looking drink at the Ho Chi Minh Sarani alfresco lounge, this is a mix of seasonal fresh pomegranates, basil, lime juice along with some vodka. @Rs 325-plus
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Pomolasys at Unplugged Courtyard: An exquisite-looking drink at the Ho Chi Minh Sarani alfresco lounge, this is a mix of seasonal fresh pomegranates, basil, lime juice along with some vodka. @Rs 325-plus

Shukno Pata at Farzi Café: Garnished with a skeletal leaf, this stunning looker of a drink has a beautiful bluish tint from blue pea tea along with the mild flavour of elderflower. It is a part of a range of winter specials at the chill spot at Golden Parkk Hotel. @Rs 895-plus
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Shukno Pata at Farzi Café: Garnished with a skeletal leaf, this stunning looker of a drink has a beautiful bluish tint from blue pea tea along with the mild flavour of elderflower. It is a part of a range of winter specials at the chill spot at Golden Parkk Hotel. @Rs 895-plus

Winter Spiked Hot Chocolate at Double Down Brewery: The good ol’ decadent hot chocolate gets a warm hit of aged rum in this cocktail that also doubles up as a comfort sip. @Rs 450-plus
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Winter Spiked Hot Chocolate at Double Down Brewery: The good ol’ decadent hot chocolate gets a warm hit of aged rum in this cocktail that also doubles up as a comfort sip. @Rs 450-plus

Spiced Apple Hot Toddy at Please Don’t Talk: Our regular hot toddy gets a nice and spicy hit with honey cinnamon syrup, apple cider, cloves and fresh apples in this flavourful drink at the Ho Chi Minh Sarani pub. @Rs 595-plus
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Spiced Apple Hot Toddy at Please Don’t Talk: Our regular hot toddy gets a nice and spicy hit with honey cinnamon syrup, apple cider, cloves and fresh apples in this flavourful drink at the Ho Chi Minh Sarani pub. @Rs 595-plus

Fenicia Hot Toddy at Club Fenicia: If you’re in the mood for something simple, effective and classic as you step out this winter, then this classic hot toddy drink at the Sector V lounge is a must for you. @Rs 699-plus
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Fenicia Hot Toddy at Club Fenicia: If you’re in the mood for something simple, effective and classic as you step out this winter, then this classic hot toddy drink at the Sector V lounge is a must for you. @Rs 699-plus

Whisky Whip at Chapter 2: Peaches are a winter fave and a cocktail that features these lovely fruits is an absolute must-try. This is a good spin on the whisky sour using peaches, mint and bourbon whiskey at the Mani Square and Southern Avenue dine den. @Rs 450-plus
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Whisky Whip at Chapter 2: Peaches are a winter fave and a cocktail that features these lovely fruits is an absolute must-try. This is a good spin on the whisky sour using peaches, mint and bourbon whiskey at the Mani Square and Southern Avenue dine den. @Rs 450-plus

Lava Espresso Martini at Octa: The Middleton Row chill spot whips up a mean coffee-flavoured drink that houses gin, espresso, chocolate, cherry and orange. @Rs 599-plus
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Lava Espresso Martini at Octa: The Middleton Row chill spot whips up a mean coffee-flavoured drink that houses gin, espresso, chocolate, cherry and orange. @Rs 599-plus

Mulled Rum at Hola: This tangy take on mulled wine at the Southern Avenue spot is a mix of pineapple juice, in-house mulled syrup (cranberry and apple juice reduced with spices) with roasted orange slices. @Rs 395-plus
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Mulled Rum at Hola: This tangy take on mulled wine at the Southern Avenue spot is a mix of pineapple juice, in-house mulled syrup (cranberry and apple juice reduced with spices) with roasted orange slices. @Rs 395-plus

Sundowner Squirrel at LMNO_Q: Here’s another warm sip from the Park Street lounge. It has bourbon infused with cloves and star anise finished with a dash of orange juice and orange liqueur, served warm. @Rs 680-plus
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Sundowner Squirrel at LMNO_Q: Here’s another warm sip from the Park Street lounge. It has bourbon infused with cloves and star anise finished with a dash of orange juice and orange liqueur, served warm. @Rs 680-plus

Zinfandel Rose and Dragon Fruit Sangria at The Salt House: This winter cocktail is a special one made with two kinds of dragon fruit and fresh ingredients such as cucumber zest, homemade orange liquor and even curry leaves! The sparking rosè adds the perfect fresh twist balancing the sweet and sour flavours at the Shakespeare Sarani address. @Rs 725-plus
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Zinfandel Rose and Dragon Fruit Sangria at The Salt House: This winter cocktail is a special one made with two kinds of dragon fruit and fresh ingredients such as cucumber zest, homemade orange liquor and even curry leaves! The sparking rosè adds the perfect fresh twist balancing the sweet and sour flavours at the Shakespeare Sarani address. @Rs 725-plus

Café Brulee at Effingut: Need a pick-me-up? Here’s what you need. Slow brewed espresso (80 per cent Arabica and 20 per cent Robusta) with fresh vanilla, aromatic bitters and dark chocolate meets vodka, along with egg white or veg aqua faba for texture. The top is then caramelized with brown sugar, fresh nutmeg and cinnamon with creme brulee torch and served in a coffee cup and saucer with a flamed marshmallow at the newly opened Park Street joint. @Rs 595-plus
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Café Brulee at Effingut: Need a pick-me-up? Here’s what you need. Slow brewed espresso (80 per cent Arabica and 20 per cent Robusta) with fresh vanilla, aromatic bitters and dark chocolate meets vodka, along with egg white or veg aqua faba for texture. The top is then caramelized with brown sugar, fresh nutmeg and cinnamon with creme brulee torch and served in a coffee cup and saucer with a flamed marshmallow at the newly opened Park Street joint. @Rs 595-plus

Rose Day at Refinery 091: Red wine, vodka, strawberry puree, apple cider vinegar, and apple juice create this sweet and tangy, yet potent cocktail at the Sector V pub. A pretty, Instagrammable sip, we say. @Rs 499-plus
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Rose Day at Refinery 091: Red wine, vodka, strawberry puree, apple cider vinegar, and apple juice create this sweet and tangy, yet potent cocktail at the Sector V pub. A pretty, Instagrammable sip, we say. @Rs 499-plus

Nutty Baileys at Scrapyard: The rooftop lounge on Camac Street has come up with this hearty cocktail that’s not warm but full of warmth. Bailey’s, chopped mixed nuts, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder and dark chocolate chips create this creamy and chocolaty surprise. @Rs 601-plus
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Nutty Baileys at Scrapyard: The rooftop lounge on Camac Street has come up with this hearty cocktail that’s not warm but full of warmth. Bailey’s, chopped mixed nuts, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder and dark chocolate chips create this creamy and chocolaty surprise. @Rs 601-plus

Cinnamom and Apple at Serafina: The Italian fine-dine den at Quest serves up a comforting festive drink that has a sweet taste of apple along with homemade cinnamon syrup, ginger ale and Bourbon whisky. @Rs 600-plus
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Cinnamom and Apple at Serafina: The Italian fine-dine den at Quest serves up a comforting festive drink that has a sweet taste of apple along with homemade cinnamon syrup, ginger ale and Bourbon whisky. @Rs 600-plus

The Stinging Boss Toddy at Indigo Delicatessen: A traditional cocktail made with brandy, honey, apple juice and spices, this is the perfect winter warmer at the dine den at Quest Mall. @Rs 375-plus
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The Stinging Boss Toddy at Indigo Delicatessen: A traditional cocktail made with brandy, honey, apple juice and spices, this is the perfect winter warmer at the dine den at Quest Mall. @Rs 375-plus

Nolen Gurer Mojito at What’s Up! Café: This sweet and seasonal mojito at the Southern Avenue rooftop address has the sweetness of nolen gur, a Bengal staple in winters. It’s fresh, yet has an earthy taste from the jaggery. @Rs 550-plus
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Nolen Gurer Mojito at What’s Up! Café: This sweet and seasonal mojito at the Southern Avenue rooftop address has the sweetness of nolen gur, a Bengal staple in winters. It’s fresh, yet has an earthy taste from the jaggery. @Rs 550-plus

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