Independence Month Edition
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Edition 1 ; Aug 2018
CoI presents 7 twisted Mojito.
Preface - MOJITO
On July 2018, we planned to have an platform which is not just meant for the rich and famous. We thought to make a cool platform which can push the envelope for bartending in India. May be we can teach the world a thing or two.
The Love – Hate Relationship Many of us- hate Mojito. Yes, we do. For bartenders it’s easy.
CoI is a dream.
Thus the idea of CoI was born.
Its no contest.
And here we are with our first edition.
But then guests love it. You
A dream of people. A platform to people. The common folks who work not 9-5 but 12-12.
We are excited and nervous. Excited because we want this to reach hundreds and thousands. And nervous because we are hoping our own folks like it.
Who love each drink they make. Who shake the shaker as if their life depends on it. Who flip the bottle over back of their shoulders as if their hands have eyes. The ones who train in dark. Ones who create in dim light where their faces are unknown but the skills linger of the tastebuds of guests.
CoI is that dream! We present to you, India’s first Cocktail Magazine on this 15th Aug, our Independence day.
check out your all drinks ordered at Indian bars. There is every chance that Mojitos take more than 25% of the total orders.
We chose Mojito to start our journey as India’s first Cocktail Magazine.
First , lemon and fresh mint form a great refreshing combination and this truly can’t be beaten easily. And second, this is one the only cocktails which guests know the taste and goes very well with spicy food or starters.
We invite you to be a part of this journey by keep sharing knowledge, coolest ideas on cocktails and ingredients which we seldom hear. The herbs which few dare to use and the cocktails which taste match the drinks of gods. Let me thank my fellow people who made the first edition possible and looking forward to take this to the very end.
So, what do we do? That’s why we asked our folks to create something challenging with the very old classic mojito. And boy o boy what a response. We are really hoping you will love it too as we loved it while making this magazine.
Keep shaking – Keep Pouring – Keep Sipping
Love #Dada Bartender aka Sanjay Ghosh Co-Founder – CoI Magazine
Youtube Channel- Cocktails India
Love for Cocktails
So, what are you waiting for – flip the page!
HIBISCUS Layered Mojito
Creator : Anil Purbey PSG Lounge, Kolkata Preparation Time : 30 Seconds Glass : Highball
What’s The
*Organic color twist makes this a party popper. When bartenders don’t have the luxury of time, making multiple drinks and still want to make a WOW Mojito.
Hibiscus is all-season flowers and has beautiful natural tang. A tang different from Strawberry and Lemon. Unlike syrups, hibiscus tea can stay afloat has great tropical vibe. The blend with mint and lemon makes it really an all weather drink.
Ingredients : White Rum Lime Juice Egyptian Hibiscus Sugar Syrup
60ml 10ml 1 Herbal Tea 60ml 20ml
Lemon wedges, Fresh Mint Leaves, Soda & Ice Garnish : Mint Sprig
classic cocktail – Virgin ‘ The Mojito just topped up with
Twist?
And bright red just adds to eye appeal too.
Hibiscus Tea.’ Pg-2 , Edition 1 ; Aug 2018
Creator : Bhavya Pullman Hotel- Aerocity, New Delhi Preparation Time : Glass :
1 min Tall Glass
*What will you do when you have a ladies party? Pleasing a lady is tough, and pleasing a group is – oh my god. But this baby can make them fall in love Instagram Mojito.
Ingredients : White Rum 60ml Lime Juice 20ml Blue Tea Lavender 1 Herbal Tea 60ml Sugar Syrup 5ml Sugarcane Juice 30ml Lemon wedges, Fresh Mint Leaves, Soda & Ice Garnish : Mint Sprig
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This isn't classic Virgin Mojito but will be certainly in many classic tales of ladies in times to come
What’s The
Twist? Clearly a favorite for Valentine’s day or any all ladies party. Weddings work just fine too. Mojito stirred with Blue Tea 60ml, give beautiful organic natural Pink Purple shade to the drink with a fresh sweetness of sugarcane to make you sip this beautyOne More Time!
Mojito Pg-3, Edition 1 ; Aug 2018
Creator : Raju Sharma Radisson Blu, Faridabad Preparation Time : Glass :
1 Minute Mason Glass Jar
* Ever thought how passionate football fans are? Liverpool – The red devil army and even ManU. This can go perfectly for a energizing fan over a match. Red always Wins – the hearts
Ingredients : White Rum Watermelon Lime Juice Hibiscus Syrup
60ml 3 cubes- 1 inch 15ml 45ml
Lemon wedges, Fresh Mint Leaves, Soda & Ice Garnish :
Watermelon
Sports bar – this is a ‘Atperfect Football Fan drink.
What’s The
Twist? Watermelon is seasonal and has great tropical taste liked by millions. But watermelon has a hazy red color. Here comes the twist – the homemade hibiscus flower syrup pops the visual appeal and the tangy taste.
Watermelon Hibiscus Mojito
Hibiscus tang, Watermelons liquidi freshness and lemon –mint flavor – A Perfect Resort drink. Pg-4, Edition 1 ; Aug 2018
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PINK Mojito
Red Dragon Fruit
Creator : Sanjay- Dada Bartender Cocktails India, Youtube Channel Prep Time : 3 Min Glass : Old fashioned *It’s hard to believe- I know. Pink and a Fruit? Dragon Fruit is world’s most weird fruit coming from cactus. But really juice like – kiwi and may be Watermelon.
Ingredients : White Rum Lime Juice Red Dragonfruit juice Sugarcane Juice
% Natural Cocktail
100
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60ml 10ml 60ml 30ml
Lemon wedges, Fresh Mint Leaves, Soda & Ice Garnish : Mint Sprig & Dragon fruit
What’s The
Twist? Cactus Fruit, is allseason fruit but kind of costly. A whole fruit can make you 4 cocktail. PINK cocktail. Yupp. It’s strange but truly an aw inspiring drink for anyone. Even for someone who has seen the world will be surprised. Where can it work. A place where your creativity is at stake, where the clientele appreciates the efforts in cocktail.
Make it to believe it.
What’s The
Twist?
Strawberry Mojito
Strawberry is seasonal but we are blessed to have this fruit all season as processed and even in syrups. Strawberry has Mild tangy and somewhat sweet taste - nothing overpowering about it. The blend with mint and lemon makes it really an experience for guests. Can be great for clubs pubs and lounge.
Creator : Virendra Singh Jaipur, Leisure Inn Preparation Time : Glass :
1 Minute Hurricane Glass
*Strawberry is undoubtedly the king of berries. When used in a cocktail, works wonders. But when we saw the twist – we could understand the feeling! World’s favorite berry meets worlds favorite drink.
Ingredients : White Rum Strawberry Lime Juice Sugar Syrup
60ml 3 15ml 15ml
Lemon wedges, Fresh Mint Leaves, Soda & Ice Garnish : Strawberry
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BlueTea MOJITO Blue Tea – Natural Color Changing Flower Tea Changes color when it comes in touch with Lemon juice
Creator : Rahul Shandilya Tiwari Hotel : Oberoi Grand, Kolkata
Ingredients :
100
Twist? Blue Tea 60ml, on top give beautiful organic natural Blue Purple shade to the drink with a slight bite of Ginger.
60ml 10ml 20ml 1 herbal tea bag- 60ml 60ml
This makes a statement about bartenders’ creativity and skill.
Lemon wedges, Fresh Mint Leaves, Soda & Ice
A true visual delight. Perfect for a pool side drink and a luxury wedding drink. Time for some natural stuff.
White Rum Ginger Juice Lime Juice Blue Tea Cane Syrup
Preparation Time : 1 Minute
% Natural Cocktail
What’s The
Garnish : Blue Tea on top and Mint Sprig
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Orange Sunshine MOJITO
What’s The
Twist? Orange is sunshine. Orange is oxygen to Bartenders. Malta Orange is seasonal, but any orange would do. This cocktail has a taste which complements in a closed club bar or even an open seaside resort. And by the way – This Cocktail won our judges heart!
Creator : Mohanroop Sivakumar Chennai Bartender by Passion, Youtube Channel – The Cocktail Room
Ingredients : White Rum -45ml Cointreau Liquor -15ml Lime Juice -10ml Malta Orange -Half Fruit Orange Juice -60ml Sugar Syrup -5ml Lemon wedges, Fresh Mint Leaves, Soda & Ice
Garnish : Oranges and Mint Sprig Preparation Time : 1 Minute
All hail to the Winner of the Twisted Mojito Challenge of Monsoon ‘18.
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Came So
CLOSE And there were few brilliant ones too.
The ones, we are really proud of. The people who are creative, who dare to change and make people fell in love with their drinks.
Cocktail: Kerala Mojito Creator: Sujit Thakur Twist : Curry Leaves
Cocktail: Haldi Mojito Creator: Tanveer Rashid Ahmed Twist : Haldi & cucumber Cocktail: Haldi Mojito Creator: Tanveer Rashid Ahmed ( Bar Jockey ) Twist : Haldi & cucumber
Who leave a mark everytime they hold a shaker in their hand.
“When life gives you lemon. Lemonade is just too straight forward. Find mint and make a MOJITO”
Cocktail: Litchi & Lemon leaf mojito Creator: Pranab Mukherjee Twist : Litchi Juice & Kaffir Lime Lemon
Cocktail: Litchi & Lemon leaf Mojito Creator: Pranab Mukherjee Twist : Litchi Juice & Kaffir Lime Lemon Pg-9, Edition 1 ; Aug 2018
“Bartender About Mojito
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Speak
Mojito- Lime wedges, mint, sugar on crushed or cracked ice with white rum and a splash of soda Variations with fruit and other twists make it even more interesting.
- Shatbhi BASU ‘Our Judge’ for the challenge Aug 2018
India’s 1st Female Bartender & an Inspiration to many
It is all time favorite classic cocktail because of it's herbaceous & refreshing taste. No matter what time period of the day you are at, you'll just love this refreshing cocktail. I still remember the story that Dan Jones used to told me about "Mojito" and it's connection with "El Draque" cocktail.
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Jeet RANA
Diageo World Class India Champion
My style and way of making Mojito totally changed when I visited Trinidad and Tobago. The island of rum and home to the world famous aromatic bitters, Angostura, personally. I loved the way they make their Mojito, and seven days and nights of drinking the Trinidian style (rather angostura style) of mojito therapy.
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Pankaj KAMBLE
Guinness Book Record Holder, India With the world becoming a warmer place, the Mojito is becoming a more popular cocktail.
Probably the most refreshing cocktail there is and there are so many twists and variations possible with the Mojito.
- Ami SHROFF Mixologist, India Pg-10, Edition 1 ; Aug 2018
“Bartender about Mojito ”
Speak
A Mojito is an amalgamation of the 3 most simple and liked flavors, perfectly married together to form a smooth and memorable drink. Its the perfect example to what Leonardo da Vinci said " simplicity is the ultimate sophistication
- Rohan CARVALHO Mixologist , India
It’s one of the best seller as it’s quick to make and easily Available ingredients list. It’s liked mostly because of it refreshing nature. A perfect summer cocktail. Mojito is one of the most widely available classic cocktail around the world due to its simplicity of the ingredients, yet its a complicated concoction due to the use of herbs in it.
“Freedom to All” - Viju RAJ Beverage Innovator, India
Pg-11, Edition 1 ; Aug 2018