Cocktail Day: Make easy zero-waste cocktails by following these easy recipes

Just like food even cocktails have evolved over time While once upon a time they were drank to give in to indulgences as peoplersquos palates evolve that is changing Giving in to this demand even Indian bartenders and mixologists are changing the way they make the potent drinks for people Among the more popular versions of cocktails today they are not only fatwashed but also have healthy variations Taking it a step further the zerowaste philosophy is not a marketing trick but a conscious decision while taking the sustainability approachEvery year World Cocktail Day is observed on May 13 While it gives people to celebrate the unique mixture of alcohol and flavours it is also a chance for people to choose to drink cocktails the way they want to without feeling like they are being judgedWith more people becoming conscious about sustainability midday spoke to Indian bartenders and mixologists to share recipes for unique cocktails that are made with zero waste Surprised You will be shocked at how flavourful they can beTomatinoAt Mercii head mixologist Brijesh Vyas says you can make Tomatino a delicious cocktail that is a health twist to classic Bloody Mary cocktail Apart from the use of select Italian tomatoes he explains We focus on sustainability by using the whole tomato for the cocktail The leftovers are used to make Datterini tomato leather for our other twist on a Bloody Mary cocktailVyas has seen the trend evolve in Inia over the years as more bars are focusing on zerowaste practices It has also helped bartenders all across to experiment with the waste material and make the most of it while helping them to boost up their creativity passion Sustainable cocktails have surely helped the mixologist come up with something unique out of waste and also making it environmentfriendly in the recent years he saysIngredientsCocktailVodka 60mlDatterino tomato reduction 120 mlDatterino tomato reductionDatterino tomato 25 kgSalt 30 gmSherry vinegar 120 gmBasil 20 gmWater 300 mlMethodDatterino tomato reduction1 Blend the tomatoes and double strain2 Add salt and simmer for 10 minutes3 Add remaining ingredients and again simmer for 5 minutes4 double strain the reduction and useCocktail1 Take a shaker and pour the ingredients2 Shake well3 Double strain in a prechilled cocktail glass4 Garnish with 1 Datterini tomatoGreen ReignAt Neuma bartender Shawn Joseph says you can make Green Reign one of their signature cocktails that actually follows the zerowaste philosophy He explains Green Reign isnrsquot just a drink itrsquos a full circle expression of flavour and sustainability Everything that would usually be tossed from cucumber ends to basil stems finds a second life here Itrsquos refreshing bright and genuinely good for you That balance of health and indulgence is where cocktails are headedSeeing the trend evolve over time Joseph says back in 2019 zero waste in bars was more of a novelty maybe an occasional upcycled garnish Now itrsquos central to how we create Bars are looking at everything from inhouse composting to sourcing ugly produce And with health now on everyonersquos mind wersquore seeing more green juices superfoods and adaptogens behind the bar than ever before he sharesIngredientsCucumber and basilinfused vodka vodka infused with cucumber peels and basil stems 45 mlColdpressed celery amp green apple juice made from juicing kitchen scraps 20 mlHomemade cordial from citrus peels infused with honey and ginger 15 mlFresh lime juice 10 mlPinch of pink Himalayan saltCucumber ribbon and basil leaf both from reused prep trimmings for garnishMethod1 Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice2 Shake until chilled and slightly frothy3 Fine strain into a chilled Nick amp Nora glass4 Garnish with the cucumber ribbon and basil leafTamarind TwistMaking use of tamarind to the fullest the team at Sula Vineyards says you can make a delicious Tamarind Twist With the sweetness of tamarind and jaggery they suggest combining it with the Tropical Rose to explore unique flavours Keeping through the to essence of zerowaste every part of the ingredients is used to make the cocktail except the seedsFor Homemade Jaggery and Tamarind SyrupIngredientsTamarind 50 gmJaggery 50 gmCurry leaves 1015 leavesApple small 1 no Sugar 1 cupWater 1 cupMethod1 Soak tamarind in warm water for 15ndash20 minutes Mash and strain to get tamarind pulp2 In a pan combine tamarind pulp jaggery chopped apple curry leaves sugar and water3 Simmer for 10ndash15 minutes until everything is well blended and slightly thickened4 Strain the mixture and let it cool5 Store in the refrigerator This is your J amp T SyrupFor Tamarind Twist cocktailIngredientsJ amp T Syrup 30mlSula Tropical Rose 120 ml chilledCurry leaves for garnishMethod1 In a mixing glass or shaker filled with ice pour the J amp T Syrup Shake well2 Strain into a chilled wine or cocktail glass3 Top up with Sula Tropical Roseacute4 Garnish with a fresh curry leaf for aroma and visual 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