Mini Ribeiro, Deccan Chronicle

Home » Mini Ribeiro

About the AuthorMini Ribeiro

With the cocktail scene exploding, bartenders and mixologists will continue to be important people behind bars. Theatrics, flair, and flamboyance will all be the centre of attention yet again.

New Year, new drinks

Intense focus on flair and drama, and the waning of cloyingly sweet drinks 2017 looks like a great year for tipple...

5 Jan 2017 6:34 PM

The well-spiced, hot buttered rum too is a popular drink in many households.

Slip into Xmas spirit

It's that time of the year again! Pick the right kind of warm cocktails to get you into the mood for festivities this...

2 Dec 2016 6:50 PM

Rum, the chameleon of spirits, can be the key ingredient in an ice-filled refresher or enjoyed straight, simply poured into a snifter.

Rum on the rise

With the hint of chill in the air over us, rum becomes an irresistible drink.

6 Nov 2016 6:39 PM

Rose wine is also a crowd pleaser

A rose by any other name

With festivities in the air, shift your focus to wine especially ros© and get the good times going!

6 Oct 2016 9:05 PM

Understanding your ingredients, as well as the proportions to use with respect to one another, is fundamental to a successful cocktail. One also needs a sound knowledge of what complements one another.

The subtle art of balance

The popularity of cocktails is often attributed to well-balanced concoctions. A look at why the right mix is the right...

1 Sept 2016 8:54 PM

Beer

Cheers to beers!

On International Beer Day, we take a look at the popularity of the drink and the new favourite craft beer

4 Aug 2016 6:53 PM

Handmade cocktail with care

Handmade cocktail with care

Laden with seasonal produce and exquisite craftsmanship, the handmade cocktail is a trend, which is here to stay.

20 May 2016 12:45 AM

White Sangria

Cheers to a fruity summer

Have a glass of fruity goodness to beat the heat while soaking up some sun.

6 May 2016 12:46 AM

As wine-drinkers in India, our palates have evolved with time and have left our tastes matured.

What's in your fridge this summer?

Of the myriad ways to beat the heat, there's nothing that can relax you as well as some good wine.

23 April 2016 6:43 PM

Flowers flavour a great variety of liqueurs, complex botanical gins and bitters.

Say it with flowers

Edible flowers in cocktails add just the right amount of taste and charm to make the summers a little more easy to...

9 April 2016 8:05 PM

Holi means bhang and thandai, but one can have fun with some feisty cocktails too.

Celebrating the Holi spirit

For your Holi party look beyond the bhang and the thandai. Read on to know about more blends that best suit the season

19 March 2016 6:42 PM

No more wining'

In 2016, there is no reason for wine lovers to complain as there are plenty of new varietals to sample.

7 Jan 2016 5:45 PM