Beyond the sour: Three refreshing whiskey cocktails for summer

Mumbai: Whether you are hosting a summer party or just need to chill and relax, a great cocktail recipe is always good to have. Though classic cocktails will always be your favourite, experimenting is always fun when mixing a drink. And summer is just the right time to think beyond your standard mojito, cosmopolitan and martini.

People always wonder that what makes an ideal summer cocktail. Cocktail connoisseurs told us that, a perfect cocktail should be crisp, cool and refreshing. We often use vodka as our base for various cocktail but this summer try something new.

We are using Jim Beam, bourbon whiskey to make some innovative cocktail recipes, which will surely cheer your mood this season.

Derived straight from the Kentucky, the birth place of Bourbon, these refreshing cocktails promise a blend of exciting ingredients & flavours.

Try these amazing whiskey based cocktails:

• Kentucky Splash

Ingredients:

•  1 Part Jim Beam

•  1 Part Lime Cordial (sweetened lime juice)

•  6 Parts Lemonade

Method:

•  Pour ingredients in a one litre pitcher and enjoy with your friends.

• Jimmy’s Chocolate with Jim Beam

Ingredients:

•  2.5 Parts Jim Beam

•  1 Part Fresh Lemon Juicy

•  1 Part Dark Chocolate Syrup

•  0.5 Parts Fresh White of Eggs

•  Praline or Orange for Garnish

Method:

•  Shake whiskey and ice with lemon juicy, chocolate syrup and white of egg.

•  Use a sieve to pour the liquid into a chilled glass.

•  Garnish with praline and orange.

• Honey Ginger

Ingredients

•  1 ½ Parts Jim Beam

•  Ginger Ale

•  Dash of Bitters

•  Lemon Wedge for Garnish

Method:

•  Build over ice in a highball glass.

•  Garnish with a lemon wedge.