Cloudy Skies, Perfect Pours: Season’s Best Cocktails | Lifestyle News

Cloudy Skies, Perfect Pours: Season’s Best Cocktails | Lifestyle News

Last Updated:July 08, 2025, 10:55 IST

Cozy vibes, a boozy twist, and a whole lot of rain—shake it, stir it, sip it, and let the monsoon magic begin

Whether you’re curling up indoors or just looking to lift your spirits, these monsoon-inspired cocktails are here to keep things warm, cozy, and a little adventurous.

The monsoon season is here, and what better way to savour the soothing rain than with a glass brimming with flavour? Picture this: the rhythmic pitter-patter of raindrops, a snug corner, your favourite book in hand, and a drink that sets the perfect vibe. Whether you’re curling up indoors or just looking to lift your spirits, these monsoon-inspired cocktails are here to keep things warm, cozy, and a little adventurous.

So let’s stir, shake, and sip because the magic of monsoon deserves a toast, rain or shine!

1. The Thunderstorm Twist

Because sometimes, you just need a little storm in your glass to match the one outside.

Ingredients:

50 ml Singhasan Whisky

15 ml fresh lime juice

10 ml ginger syrup

Dash of bitters

Ginger beer (to top)

Lime wheel, for garnish

How to Mix It:

In a shaker, combine Singhasan, lime juice, and ginger syrup.

Add ice and shake well until chilled.

Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice.

Top with ginger beer and a dash of bitters.

Garnish with a lime wheel and enjoy the stormy spice of the season!

2. The Monsoon Mule

Kick off the rainy season with a refreshing, spicy mule that packs a punch!

Ingredients:

50 ml Rockford Reserve

20 ml lime juice

10 ml honey syrup

100 ml club soda

Fresh mint leaves

Lime wedge, for garnish

How to Mix It:

Muddle a few mint leaves in the bottom of a shaker.

Add Rockford Reserve, lime juice, and honey syrup.

Add ice and shake until well mixed.

Strain into a mule mug filled with ice and top with club soda.

Garnish with a fresh lime wedge and mint sprig for the perfect monsoon twist.

3. Raindrop Refresher

This floral and fruity creation is like catching raindrops on your tongue—sweet and refreshing!

Ingredients:

50 ml Artic Vodka

15 ml elderflower syrup

20 ml fresh lemon juice

10 ml cranberry juice

Edible flowers, for garnish

How to Mix It:

In a shaker, combine Artic Vodka, elderflower syrup, lemon juice, and cranberry juice.

Add ice and shake well until frosty.

Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Garnish with edible flowers for a pretty, floral finish.

Sip and feel like you’re dancing in the rain with every refreshing drop.

4. Raincloud Reverie

Soft, smoky, and just a little elusive—like drifting rainclouds on a quiet monsoon afternoon.

Ingredients:

50 ml Singhasan Whisky

15 ml black tea syrup

20 ml fresh orange juice

Dash of cinnamon

Orange peel, for garnish

How to Mix It:

In a shaker, combine Singhasan, black tea syrup, orange juice, and a dash of cinnamon.

Add ice and shake until well chilled.

Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

Garnish with a twist of orange peel.

Sip slowly as the smoky tea and citrus flavours transport you to a cozy monsoon evening.

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Swati Chaturvedi

Swati Chaturvedi, a seasoned media and journalism aficionado with over 10 years of expertise, is not just a storyteller; she’s a weaver of wit and wisdom in the digital landscape. As a key figure in News18 Engl…Read More

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