IPL 2024: Try The 6 Cocktails Inspired By IPL Teams

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most popular Twenty20 cricket league in the world. With its fast-paced matches, star players, and glamorous franchises, the IPL has become a cultural phenomenon in India and abroad. The 2024 season is sure to bring excitement and entertainment to millions of fans. To celebrate this iconic tournament, hosting an IPL-themed cocktail party is a fantastic idea. The decor can feature team jerseys, banners, and posters to set the mood. Guests can dress up in their favourite franchise's colours to show their support. Most importantly, the cocktail menu should be inspired by the IPL teams.  

For example, the Mumbai Indians' cocktail could use blue and gold garnishes and be named after star players. The Royal Challengers Bangalore's drink can incorporate red and black. Chennai Super Kings' yellow-accented beverage could reference the captain. There are so many creative directions to go when making cocktails representing the IPL franchises. Blending cricket with mixology will lead to an unforgettable party.   

An IPL cocktail party captures all the fun and energy of the iconic cricket league.  

Bright Orange Sunrisers Hyderabad Cocktail  

A bright orange drink that brings in the essence of Sunrisers Hyderabad with a sweet yet spicy punch of flavour, just like the sweet yet spicy team.  

Ingredients:  

1. 30 ml tequila 
2. 1 cup of fresh mango juice 
3. 2 teaspoons of chilli powder  

Method:   

1. Add tequila and mango juice, along with chilli powder.  
2. Add a handful of ice cubes to a cocktail shaker along with the mango juice, tequila, and chilli powder.   
3. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until well-chilled. Strain into a margarita glass rimmed with a spice and salt mixture. Garnish with a lime wedge.  

Kings XI Punjab Watermelon Basil Cocktail  

Bring the bright shades of the team to a glass with this juicy red cocktail, the Kings XI Punjab Watermelon Basil Cocktail.  

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Ingredients:  

1. 60 ml Gin  
2. 4 cups of seedless chunks of watermelon 
3. 6 large basil leaves 
4. 1 tablespoon of white vinegar
5. Salt  

Method:  

1. Take out the watermelon juice by gently pressing the chunks with a ladle into the pitcher. 
2. Now add basil leaves, white vinegar, and salt.  
3. Add the water and gin to dilute the watermelon juice. Strain and serve with ice.  

Mumbai Indian Signature Blue Cocktail  

For the bold blue, Mumbai Indians. This drink is made for Dhoni fans. The bold blur concoction is sure to be a crowd-pleaser amongst fans, bringing the spirit of the beloved cricket franchise to life with each sip.  

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Ingredients:  

1. 60 ml white rum 
2. 30 ml of fresh lime juice  
3. 30 ml of blue curacao liqueur 
4. Garnish with a lime wedge  

Method:  

1. Combine the rum, blue curacao, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.   
2. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until thoroughly chilled.   
3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.   
4. Garnish it with a lime wedge perched on the rim to resemble the team's logo.  

Kolkata Knight Riders Black Candy Cocktail  

Passion and pride are the two things that make this team the best. Inspired by this, here is a deep purple cocktail for all the KKR fans.  

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Ingredients:  

1. 60 ml vodka  
2. 10 jaamuns  
3. 1⁄4 tablespoon kala namak 
4. 1⁄2 tablespoon melted jaggery 
5. 1 tablespoon of lime juice  
6. Ground black pepper  

Method:  

1. Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.   
2. Shake vigorously to chill and combine everything.   
3. Strain into long glasses. Enjoy the refreshing drink!  

The Bold Yellow CSK Cocktail  

For the Chennai Super Kings, an IPL cricket team known for their bold yellow colours, here is a tropical cocktail that captures their vibrant spirit.    

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Ingredients:  

1. 60 ml of pineapple juice  
2. 30 ml coconut rum 
3. 10 ml grenadine syrup

Method:  

1. Pour pineapple juice over ice in a tall glass.   
2. Add coconut rum and let it infuse for a minute before stirring to fully blend.   
3. Finally, drizzle in grenadine by pouring it down the inside edge of the glass so it gradually bleeds into the cocktail.   
4. Garnish with a pineapple wedge speared on a cocktail skewer and serve chilled.  

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The Golden RCB Cocktail  

This refreshing and complex cocktail is inspired by the spirit of the Royal Challengers Bangalore cricket team.  

Ingredients:  

1. 60 ml whiskey  
2. 20 ml of cinnamon syrup 
3. 2 pieces star anise and cloves 
4. 20 ml of lime juice  
5. 15 ml of egg whites

Method:  

1. Start by "dry shaking" all the ingredients vigorously in a cocktail shaker without ice to emulsify the egg white.   
2. Next, add ice and shake again to chill and further blend the ingredients.   
3. Finally, carefully strain the cocktail into a chilled glass.