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Indulge in a spectrum of festive libations inspired by the colors and flavors of Holi. From refreshing watermelon blends to zesty lemongrass infusions, each cocktail offers a vibrant celebration of taste and tradition. Embrace the spirit of joy and togetherness with these colorful concoctions, perfect for any Holi gathering by Chef Nitin Pal Singh, Co-Founder, Cook And Bake Academy

Founder NPS Hospitality Services.

Red Knight

Ingredients

1. Watermelon Dices– 1 cup

2. Lemon Juice – 1 no.

3. Ginger grated – 1 tsp

4. Pineapple dices – 1/4 Cup

Garnish Water melon Slice, Sprig of mint

Method

1. Cut all the ingredients and refrigerate.

2. Blend all the ingredients together until smooth.

3. Pour in a chilled glass, garnish with watermelon slice & sprig of mint

4. Serve chilled

Kaffir Lime & Lemongrass Iced Tea

Ingredients

1. Water – 1 cup
2. Tea Leaves -1/2 tsp
3. Lemongrass – 1 stalk
4. Kaffir Lime Leaves- 2 nos
5. Lemon Juice- 2 tsp

Garnish Lemon Slices, Kaffir Lime Juliennes

Method

1. In a pan add water, lemongrass and allow it to boil. Add tea leaves and brew for a minute. Remove from flame, strain and allow it to cool in refrigerator.
2. Add lemon juice, mix well. Pour in a chilled glass.
3. Garnish with lemon slices, kaffir lime juliennes.
4. Serve chilled.

Serve chilled.

Green Goodness

Ingredients

1. Spinach – 1 cup
2. Celery stem– 1 stalk
3. Banana Ripe –1 no.
4. Coconut Water- ¼ cup
5. Green Apple – ¼ no.Method
6. Wash & remove the stems.
7. Wash and clean the celery stem. Peel the banana. Cut the apple into quarters and remove the seeds.
8. Blend all the ingredients together until smooth.
9. Pour in a chilled glass.
10. Serve chilled.

Dill & Cucumber Delight

Ingredients

1. Dill Leaves – ¼ cup

2. English Cucumber – 3 pcs

3. Lemon Juice- 1 tsp

Garnish Chopped Dill Leaves

Method

1. Wash & clean dill leaves and remove excess water from it. Finely chop a sprig for the garnish.

2. Wash and clean cucumber & drain. Remove excess water.

3. Blend all the ingredients well.

4. Rub the lemon on the rim of the chilled glass and invert the same on the chopped dill leaves so that it can stick to it. Pour in the glass.

5. Serve chilled.

Golden Glow

Ingredients

Carrot – 2 -3 pices

Raw Turmeric – 1 stalk

Fresh Orange Juice – 3 pcs

Ginger grated – 1 tsp

Lemon Juice – 2 tsp

Garnish Sprig of mint

Method

6. Wash & peel the carrots.

7. Grate the turmeric.

8. Blend all the ingredients together until smooth.

9. Pour in a chilled glass, garnish with sprig of mint

10. Serve chilled.

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