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Holi Cocktails - I have to add my drinks to this list, right?
Holi is just around the corner and I am sure looking for some Indianized boozy drinks is a task. Turmeric Gin and Tonic is one of my favourite drinks - it's refreshing and spicy!
I have shared an instructional video here.
I do get a lot of queries for immunity-boosting drinks. Honestly, I can never tell anyone to drink alcohol to boost immunity. But turmeric is gold! And if you don't add the gin, you have a very delicious immunity-boosting drink!
Turmeric Tonic
Turmeric is an important component of Indian cuisine. A turmeric tonic is my version of turmeric tea. The recipe is pretty simple - combining ginger and turmeric root for a vibrant yellow concoction - that's all you need to do!
Turmeric Gin and Tonic
This is a misnomer! This drink that I am making is more of a Turmeric Tonic and gin. I love how the ginger ale balances the taste of gin and finishes off this drink nicely.
I am sharing the recipe for the cocktail and the turmeric tonic. You can enjoy as you like - with or without the gin!
Don’t drink and drive. It’s not fun!
About this holi cocktail
I love this cocktail for its vibrant colour. This is a very refreshing and light cocktail as compared to other traditional holi drinks.
In my personal opinion, gin goes well with ginger. However, it's not a great choice for almond milk-based holi drinks!
Turmeric Gin and Tonic
Ingredients
Turmeric Tonic
2 inch (fresh) turmeric root or 2 tablespoons of ground turmeric
2-inch fresh ginger root, grated
7-8 fresh cardamom pods
30ml honey
30ml lime juice
2 cup filtered water
Gin and Turmeric Tonic
45ml Gin
90ml Turmeric Tonic
Ginger ale, to top
Ice
Mint and Lime wheel for garnishing
Instruction
For the turmeric tonic, bring the water to boil
Add all the ingredients and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Let it cool
For the Turmeric Gin and Tonic, in a glass, add the ice, gin and turmeric tonic
Top with ginger ale
Garnish with Mint and Lime wheel
Enjoy!!