About Yangdup Lama :- Mixologist and entrepreneur who heads Cocktails & Dreams– a bar service and beverage consultancy company. He is also the founding partner of two iconic bars, Sidecar, Delhi (No 40 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2020 and No 1 in India’s 30 Best Bars) and Cocktails & Dreams Speakeasy Gurgaon, (No 3 in India’s 30 Best Bars). He began his career with the Hyatt Regency, New Delhi in 1995 after which a life of mobile bartending beckoned. He have been a consultant and trainer for the beverage industry including Pernod-Ricard, Bacardi, Diageo, Remy Cointreau and Angostura. Drinks developer and conceptualizer for PVR Cinemas, Coco Cola India, Pepsico India and Real Juices. Winner of several awards, He was adjudged Indian Bartender of the Year in 1996, and received the Asia-Pacific 30 under 30 Award in 1997.
About This Session :- Initially there will be little gyan on cocktails for 10 minutes and then about Glassware what one should have at a home bar. After this he'll be giving a workshop for 3 Cocktails as mentioned below.
1. Cocktail Demo – Green Apple Martini (Stirred cocktail) simple explanation
about how simple spirit forward cocktails appeal to the new age customers
Ingredients –
Gin/Vodka/Light rum – 60ml
Fresh Green Apple dices – 8-10
Lime juice – 5ml
Red apple juice – 20ml
Method – Shaken
Things to carry
- Cocktail Shaker
- Jigger (not Mandatory)
- Citrus juicer (for squeezing lemon)
- Ice
- Glass – Martini/any stem glass
- Garnish fresh green apple/red apple slices
2. Cocktail demo – Whiskey Sour
Ingredients –
Bourbon Whisky – 60ml
Fresh Lime Juice – 15ml
Sugar Syrup – 15ml
Egg White – 1 number
Angostura Bitters -3 drops
Method – Shaken
Things to carry
- Cocktail Shaker
- Jigger (not mandatory)
- Citrus juicer (for squeezing lemon)
- Ice
- Glass – old fashioned/whisky glass
- Garnish – Orange Peel
3. Cocktail Demo – Basil and Cucumber Mojito (Muddled) Fresh is in.
Ingredients –
Gin/Vodka/Light rum – 60ml
Fresh basil sprigs – 3 numbers
Freshly squeezed lime juice – 20ml
Green cucumber – 1 number
Sprite/7 up – to top
Things to carry
- Cocktail Shaker
- Jigger (not mandatory)
- Muddler (not mandatory)
- Citrus juicer (for squeezing lemon)
- Ice
- Glass – Tall Collins
- Garnish – cucumber slice
So, be ready with these ingredients and make your own drink because it can be a perfect way to kick off Friday Night.
