Why is the festive season so dear to us? Is it only because of the good food? Or is it just because you have a get together after so long with some of the closest people in your life? Well, the answer is a sweet mix of both along with that celebratory fervour that we feel. And what is better than arranging a cool house party to take the control in your own hands and celebrate like you want to, with the people that matter along with drinks and food that you like?
So, this is the season of house parties. Don’t be basic by just lining up your booze bottles and leaving your guests to their devices this Diwali. Shaking up some fun cocktails will do wonders for your reputation as a hostess along with some finger-licking good food and out-of-the-box games. Prep yourself to impress your friends with your bar skills and get the Diwali party started with these easy and delectable cocktail recipes from Jack Daniel's. Here are some cocktail recipes curated by Pankaj Arora, Brand Advocacy Manager, India Area, Brown-Forman for you to try.
Gentleman Jack Maple Sour
Ingredients
- 50 ml Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack
- 20 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 20 ml Maple Syrup
- Ice
- Lemon wedge
Method
- Shake 50 ml Gentleman Jack, 20 ml Fresh Lemon Juice and 20 ml Maple Syrup with ice.
- Strain into an ice filled rocks glass and garnish with a lemon wedge
Unrequited Love Punch
Ingredients
- 50 ml - Jack Daniel's Old No. 7
- 50 ml - Cranberry juice
- 15 ml - Pineapple juice
- 15 ml - Orange juice
Method
- 1/2 fill the shaker with cubed ice
- Add all ingredients except the ginger ale and shake vigorously for 10 seconds
- 3/4 fill a highball glass with cubed ice
- Strain the liquid into the glass
- Top with ginger ale
- Add orange slice to garnish
Tennessee Honey & Lemonade
Ingredients
- 50 ml - Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey
- Lemonade
Method
- 3/4 fill a highball glass with cubed ice
- Pour Jack Honey over ice
- Top with lemonade
- Add lemon wedge to garnish
Tennessee Mule
Ingredients
- 50 ml - Jack Daniel's Old No. 7
- Ginger beer
- Squeeze of lime
Method
- 3/4 fill a mule copper mug with cubed ice
- Pour Old No. 7 over ice
- Add remaining ingredients and stir
- Add lime wedge to garnish
Serve these cocktails in your house party and elevate it to another level. This will not only be a good bonding moment with your friends but they will also leave your party happy and satisfied with your hospitality.