Looking for summer drink ideas? Try these cocktail recipes from Jamun-Mint to Clooney Cold Brew, and more

If you are hosting a party this summer, try these refreshing cocktail recipes that will amaze your guests with your culinary skills.

If you're looking for something refreshing with a modern twist and a hint of desi flavour to beat the summer heat, these refreshing cocktail recipes are a must try. Here’s the breakdown of the cocktail recipes that deserve a spot on your menu.

Cocktail recipes for summer parties. (Unsplash)

Jamun-Mint recipe

The blend of tangy jamun and the cooling freshness of mint creates a vibrant, well-balanced drink that makes every sip feel instantly refreshing in this scorching weather. With minimal ingredients, it comes together in minutes, ideal for an effortless summer indulgence.

Preparation Time: 10 Mins

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

60ml of Magic Moments Jamun Spicy Mint vodka

Jamun Pulp (Optional)

5-10 fresh mint leaves

Lemon juice

10-15ml of sugar syrup (adjust to taste)

30-50ml chilled water

Soda (Optional)

Ice cubes

Pinch of black salt

Jamun-mint cocktail recipe. (Unsplash)

Method:

Step 1: Gently crush the mint leaves in a shaker. To this, add the Jamun-Mint Vodka, along with two drops of lime juice and sugar syrup as preferred. You may add some jamun pulp for extra flavour.

Step 2: Add ice and shake well for 15–20 seconds, post which you can strain into a glass filled

with ice.

Step 3: To the mix, add chilled water and a splash of soda (optional), then stir gently.

Step 4: Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint. Serve chilled.

Clooney Cold Brew

This recipe features tropical coffee, lifted with bright citrusy notes of gin.

Ingredients:

45 ml Tanqueray gin

30 ml cold brew coffee

10 ml vanilla syrup

40 ml coconut water

Garnish: Dehydrated coconut flakes rim

Method:

Step 1: Build all ingredients over ice in a highball glass filled with ice cubes.

Step 2: Stir gently and garnish with coconut flakes.

Pineapple ginger is a mix of tropical pineapple with a zesty ginger lift. (Unsplash)

Pineapple ginger

Pineapple ginger is a mix of tropical pineapple with a zesty ginger lift.

Ingredients:

45 ml The Singleton 12 Year Old

30 ml pineapple juice

Ginger ale (top up)

Garnish: Ginger candy + pineapple sphere

Method:

Step 1: Shake all ingredients with ice until well chilled.

Step 2: Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice cubes, top with ginger ale, and garnish.

Lavender Lemonade

It is a fragrant floral lemonade with a smooth malt finish.

Ingredients:

60 ml The Singleton 12 Year Old

10 ml vanilla syrup

Lemonade (top up)

Garnish: Granulated Sugar rim + Lavender sprig

Method:

Step 1: Stir the ingredients with ice.

Step 2: Strain into a highball glass over tall block ice, top with lemonade, and garnish.