Mixologists share tantalising mocktail recipes to beat the October heat

The October heat has struck Mumbai in all its force This scorching weather has called for thirstquenching and enticing drinks While nimbu soda and other aerated beverages are a goto for many there are other varieties of coolers one can try to satiate the taste budsIf you love sipping on a variety of mocktails and also enjoy a good blend of unique flavours every time you visit a restaurant or cafe we have just the right mocktail recipes for you These recipes are sure to tingle your taste buds and leave you feeling relaxed in this hot and humid weather Imli Ka ButaA refreshing fruity drink made with orange juice and local spices Imli ka Buta is an ideal beverage for hot weather It provides a cool boost of flavours and essential vitamins from the delicious fruits IngredientsTamarind syrup 25 mlLime and sugar syrup 15 mlOrange juice 80 mlPinch of saltPinch of chaat masalaSodaIce cubes 45Imli candies for garnishingGarnish stickMethod1 Add ice cubes to a highball glass2 Add all ingredients to the glass one by one and stir3 Top it up with some sodaFor GarnishUse a garnish stick to pierce through Imli candies and gently place it on the glassRecipe by Piyush Sidral mixologist Gourmet Bar Novotel Juhu MumbaiKokan KanyaWhen someone says Kokum a traditional fruit from the Konkan region we instantly think of the mouthwatering solkadhi that is a popular beverage in the state of Maharashtra Kokan Kanya is a mocktail that gets its inspiration from this regional drink It has been given a unique twist that incorporates black salt and cranberry juiceIngredientsKokum syrup 45 mlLime and sugar syrup 10 mlCranberry juice 40 mlPinch of black saltSodaIce cubes 45Dehydrated kokumGarnish stickMethod1 Add ice cubes to a highball glass2 Add all ingredients and stir3 Pour some soda as per your preferenceFor garnishingUse a dehydrated kokum on a garnish stickRecipe by Piyush Sidral mixologist Gourmet Bar Novotel Juhu MumbaiDelhi Ka BantaDerived from a popular local carbonated drink in Delhi flavoured with lemon and spices which is consumed during the summer this mocktail is a cool and refreshing beverage that has a unique taste of its own Enjoy the zesty flavour of this traditional beverage with cumin and chaat masala in its purest form IngredientsCumin syrup 30 mlSweet and sour syrup 15 mlCranberry juice 50 mlA pinch of chaat masalaA pinch of saltSodaIce cubes 34Dehydrated orange sliceMethod1 Add ice in a pilsner glass2 Add all ingredients to the glass3 Stir well and top it up with sodaFor garnishingPlace a dehydrated orange slice into the drink and slurpRecipe by Piyush Sidral mixologist Gourmet Bar Novotel Juhu MumbaiPopsicle in a glassThis mocktail gives you the dual fun of relishing a popsicle as well as a mocktail Loaded with the goodness of cranberry this one is sure to give you a wave of freshness with its every sipFor popsicleIngredientsPlum fresh fruit extract 100 gmSugar 10 mlLemon juice 5 mlIce cream stick 1Popsicle mouldMethod1 Mix all the ingredients and add them in a mould with a stick at the end of it2 Put it in the freezer to set After six hours the popsicle will be readyFor mocktailIngredientsFrozen cranberries 20 gmCranberry juice 50 mlSodaMethod1 Muddle some frozen or fresh cranberries along with soda and cranberry juiceServingPour the mocktail into a glass and dunk the ready popsicle to relishRecipe by Manish Nadekar bartender Millo MumbaiPickmeupThis one is for those who love to slurp on the goodness of hydrating fruits Pickmeup is a flavourful blend of watermelon and cucumber with added ingredients that enhance this drink and make up for a perfect refreshing mocktailIngredientsFresh watermelon cordial 30 mlCucumber juice 60 mlBasil leaves 34Lime juice 10 mlSugar 1 tbspSodaChat masala for glass rimCucumber wheelIce cubes 45Method1 Combine all the ingredients except soda and ice cubes and mix until the sugar dissolves2 Strain the mixture and pour it into a highball glass3 Mix well with ice and then add a splash of soda for a fizzy touch4 Garnish with a cucumber wheel and fresh basil Enjoy your refreshing drinkRecipe by Vikrant Nagaonkar assistant restaurant manager Dome Intercontinental Marine DriveSunset DriveIf you love a good slush Sunset Drive is the perfect indulgence you need in this October heat This mocktail is a rich blend of juicy apricot and peach which is absolutely revitalisingIngredientsManama peach and apricot puree 40 mlLime juice 10 mlSalt for glass rimLemon slice 1Mint sprig 1Ice cubes 45Method1 Add peach and apricot puree along with ice in the blender2 Blend it well to make a slush3 Serve in a margarita glassFor garnishingUse salt rim lemon slice and mint spring as garnish and serveRecipe by Gaurav Shirke bar manager Cream CentreCool CucumberIngredientsCucumber juice 60 mlTurmeric kombucha 60 mlJal jeera 5 gmSalt 1 gmCucumber slice 3 gmRamphal powder 2 gmIce cubes 56Method1 Take a vintage cocktail glass Rim with Ramphal powder and put half a block of rectangular ice2 In a shaker pour freshly pressed cucumber juice3 Add jal jeera and a pinch of salt4 Add turmeric kombucha5 Fill the shaker with ice and shake till cold6 Double strain into the glass Garnish with a cucumber slice Recipe by Anurag Godbole wine sommelier and bar manager NkshaHimalayan Galgal Paloma mocktailThis is a delicious refreshing and easytomake mocktail When youre looking for a refreshing mocktail that will hit all the right notes in less than two shakes Palomas threeingredient highball build is just perfect A Himalayan Galgal paloma mocktail consists of lime juice homemade ginger ale and fresh galgalIngredientsFresh Himalayan galgal juice 60 mlHomemade ginger ale 60 mlLime juice 30 mlAgave syrup or simple syrup 15 mlCoarse sea salt for the rim of the glassIce cubes 56Galgal wedges 23Method1 Salt the rim of the glass by rubbing a galgal wedge around the edge and dipping it onto a small plate of salt2 Mix fresh galgal juice lime juice ginger ale and agave nectar in a glass3 Fill the remainder of the glass with iceFor garnishingGarnish the drink with a galgal wedgeRecipe by Jagmohan Singh food and beverage manager Araiya Palampur