Four cocktails to empower your International Women's Day celebrations

Story by  IANS | Posted by  Tripti Nath | Date 08-03-2024
A cocktail
A cocktail

 

New Delhi,

This International Women's Day, let's honour the fortitude, tenacity, and empowerment of women with a toast. Whether you're planning a get-together or simply acknowledging the extraordinary women in your circle, these cocktail recipes are tailor-made for the moment. From sparkling mimosas to invigorating mojitos, each sip pays homage to the essence of femininity. 
 
Blinker

Ingredients:
 
60ml Evan Williams
 
30ml grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed
 
15ml raspberry syrup

Garnish:
 
Three  raspberries, skewered
 
Glass: 
 
Martini

Method:
 
Add Evan Williams, grapefruit juice, and raspberry syrup into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
 
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
 
Garnish with skewered raspberries.
 
Celebrate women's achievements with the refreshing Blinker cocktail, featuring Evan Williams exclusively imported by Aspri Spirits in India. Named in homage to visionary women who redefine boundaries, this cocktail symbolizes progress and empowerment. Bursting with vibrant colours and daring flavours. So, lift your glass in a toast to the trailblazing women who have paved the way for a brighter tomorrow. Cheers to their unwavering spirit and lasting impact!

Cotton Candy Mimosa

Ingredients:
 
One small handful cotton candy
 
120ml What the Fox sparkling wine
 
A pinch of edible glitter

Method:
 
Take a handful of pink cotton candy and add pink edible glitter, forming a ball.
 
Pour What the Fox Sparkling Wine into a wine or champagne glass and drop the cotton candy ball into the wine.
 
Enjoy the perfect shimmer cocktail.
 
Indulge in the enchanting Cotton Candy Mimosa, featuring the exclusive What the Fox wine imported solely by VBev in India. With every sip of this sparkling blend, immerse yourself in its dazzling allure, a reflection of the enduring spirit of women across the globe.
 
Courageous Cosmopolitan

Ingredients:
 
45ml Smirnoff vodka
 
15ml triple sec
 
30ml cranberry juice
 
15ml fresh lime juice
 
Orange twist, for garnish
 
Method:
 
Fill a shaker with ice and add vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice.
 
Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass.
 
Garnish with an orange twist. Toast to the courage and resilience of women everywhere.
 
Raise your glass to empowerment with the Courageous Cosmopolitan. This iconic cocktail, featuring Smirnoff vodka, made in India by United Spirits, is more than just a drink—it's a symbol of strength and determination. Savor its bold flavors while honoring the fearless women who have paved the way for progress. Whether you're celebrating personal achievements or paying tribute to trailblazers, this cocktail is a toast to female resilience. So, here's to the power of female solidarity—cheers!

Resilience Rose Sangria

Ingredients:
 
A  bottle of Tormaresca Calafuria rosé wine
 
250ml cranberry juice
 
120ml orange liqueur
 
Assorted fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries)
 
Orange slices

Method:
 
In a pitcher, combine rosé wine, cranberry juice, and orange liqueur.
 
Add sliced oranges and assorted berries. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
 
Serve chilled over ice and raise a glass to the resilience of women everywhere.
 
Raise a glass to the strength and resilience of women with our Resilience Rose Sangria, made with Tormaresca Calafuria and created by the leading Puglian winery Tormaresca. This vibrant cocktail is more than just a drink—it's a celebration of the indomitable spirit of femininity. Whether you're toasting with friends or celebrating your journey, remember that you are capable of anything. So, savor the taste of victory and toast to the unstoppable force of womanhood. Cheers!