While the Ziro music festival may have come to an end, the spirit of celebration still lingers on. Whether you’re reminiscing with friends or looking to prolong the festival atmosphere, our assortment of delightful cocktails is guaranteed to whisk you back to those incredible moments. During the event, Nischal Gurung hosted an engaging masterclass where the festivalgoers proactively participated with great enthusiasm.
Signature Star
Signature Premier – 60 ml
Locally produced Star Anise cordial – 20 ml
Ice
Method
Stirred over ice and served straight or on the rocks garnished with Star anise.
Star anise has travelled across the global kitchen, with its origin to China. Its successful cultivation stays restricted to China, Vietnam and partly Arunachal Pradesh. There other names for the spics- Chakra phool / Chakri phool, Anasphal. This pretty looking condiment is known for its sweet flavour and for healing or medicinal purposes. The Signature Star makes a well-balanced drink with the flavours of the Signature premier and the gentle spice notes and sweetness of the star anise.
Signature Fire & Ice
Signature Premier (infused with Local chilli – Bhut jolokia) – 60 ml
Chilled ginger ale – 60 ml
Chilled soda – 60 ml
Ice
Method – Built up over ice in a highball glass.
Bhut jolokia a.k.a Ghost chilli is an interspecific hybrid chilli pepper cultivated in the Northeast part of India. In 2007, Guinness World Records certified it as the world’s hottest chilli pepper. The chilli is a part of every meal in every household of the Northeast. For our Signature Fire & ice, we infuse our Signature Premier with bhut jolokia / local chilli for a few hours to get the right spice and punch in the drink and splash in some chilled ginger ale and soda to cool you down.
East India Julep
Signature premier -45ml
Kaffir lime leaves – 3 numbers (Gondoraj Lime – 3 chunks)
Mint cordial – 10ml
Fresh lime juice- 10 ml
Soda – 90ml
Method – muddled and built over ice in a tall hi ball glass. Garnish with kaffir lime leaf
Known for its esoteric ability to push people into a paroxysm of happy memories. From livening up an insipid, watery dal to complimenting a flavourful helping of fish or meat, or even the world-famous Phuchka, Gondhoraj lebu, eastern India’s best kept culinary secret, has constantly been pushing Bengali cuisine to newer heights—transforming a gastronomic experience into something much more than taste. Here’s to the East India Julep……. citrus, tall, happy and high!
GT Sour
Signature Premier – 60ml
Roasted Cumin Cordial – 15ml
Aromatic Bitters- 3 drops
Fresh Lime juice – 15ml
Vegan Foamer/Egg White – 3 Drops/1 number
Method – Shaken with ice and served straight or on the rocks.
Since ages, spices and herbs have been a quintessential part of our life. Right from adding soul to our bland meals to being rich in medicinal and healing properties, spices have been a prized possession for many ancient civilizations over centuries.
Interestingly, spices have revolutionized our modern world. And one such spice that has voyaged through civilizations to our tables is ‘Cumin’! This spice has been a treasure trove for many civilizations and its history is worth knowing. GT Sour in a depiction of that strong cumin element in a sour with the fine full bodied “Signature Premier” defining the versatile classic cocktail of the century.
