<h2>A festive spirit in the rainy season</h2>
Sure, Christmas is the best time for mulled wine. But where's the winter in Mumbai? Here, the monsoon is as good a time as any other to take in the warm, spicy goodness of this classic festive delight, and Sachin Tushmad, bar manager of a BKC restaurant that does a version, says, "We have curated our recipe with a combination of over 16 spices and herbs, serving you the perfect warm drink for the rainy season."
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At CinCin, Raheja Towers, BKC. Time 12 pm to 1 am Call 61378070 Cost Rs 850
<h2>Keeping it nice and easy</h2>
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If there's one drink that's guaranteed to warm you up when the rain comes pouring down, it's a good old hot toddy. And a Santacruz restaurant seems to follow the maxim, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." They have kept the drink nice and simple. "It consists of Hennessy, hot water with honey, cinnamon, cloves, orange and green apple slices," says founder Farrokh Khambatta.
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At Joss, Savoy Chambers, next to Mini Cooper showroom, Santacruz West. Time 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm; 7.30 pm to 11.30 pm Call 26617772 Cost Rs 525
<h2>A Mexican twist</h2>
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This one is a good thing that comes in a small package. The Mexican coffee at an Asian eatery in Andheri is slightly longer than a shooter, and is a variant of the famed Irish coffee where the whiskey is replaced with Kahlua. "It works best as a first drink to line the stomach, or as a light substitute for dessert," says chef Karma Tenpa, who came up with the recipe.
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At Yazu, ground floor, Raheja Classic Complex, Phase D, Lokhandwala, Shastri Nagar, Oshiwara, Andheri West. Time 12 pm to 1.30 am Call 33126265 Cost Rs 655
<h2>It's time for tea</h2>
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Take a trip to the tea gardens of Assam with a drink called the plantation, served at a Khar restaurant. The base liquor for the cocktail is ghee fat-washed cognac, which gives it a creamy texture. The additional flavours come from spices, tea bitter, Assam tea reduction and palm jiggery, all of which are ideal ingredients for the monsoon, says the eatery's beverage manager, Jeet Rana.
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At Arth, Pinnacle House, Khar West. Time 12 pm to 1.30 am Call 26001664 Cost Rs 800
<h2>An Irish favourite</h2>
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The Irish are known to have a wet appetite. No wonder then that one of their versions for coffee has whiskey in it, and has become a classic across the world. The famed Irish coffee has also found its way to a Bandra restaurant, where it's called Irish seaclaid. Varun Sudhakar, head of innovations at the establishment, says, "It has the underlying heat of Irish whiskey."
<img title="Varun Sudhakar" src="https://images.mid-day.com/images/2019/jul/Varun-Sudhakar.jpg" alt="Varun Sudhakar" />
At The Bandra Project, HSBC Building, Dr Ambedkar Road, Pali Hill, Bandra West. Time 8.30 am to 1 am Call 62506800 Cost Rs 525
<h2>A take on a classic</h2>
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What's better than a hot toddy when the mercury drops? One that comes with a slight twist and is presented in a fancy manner. The calescent tea pot at a Worli joint is served in a jar with a long neck and bulbous bottom. It has all the good bits of a classic hot toddy, i.e. rum and star anise, and mixologist Rahul Kulkarni says, "The rum is mildly heated with warm apple tea and garnished with mint and mandarin." Yum.
<img title="Rahul Kulkarni " src="https://images.mid-day.com/images/2019/jul/Rahul-Kulka.jpg" alt="Rahul Kulkarni " />
At Baraanaa, Atria Mall, Worli. Time 12 pm to 1.30 am Call 61344941 Cost Rs 475
<h2>A Japanese affair</h2>
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The Tokyo toddy is another innovative take on the hot toddy, where the classic drink takes a trip to Japan. The alcohol component in it is toguchi, or Japanese whiskey; the tea is green; yuzu &mdash; a citrus fruit found in Japan &mdash; replaces the oranges; and it also has myago, a Japanese ginger flower. In fact, you can almost imagine this cocktail dressed in a kimono. No wonder Lakhan Jethani, chef-owner of the restaurant where it's served, says, "It captures the essence of Japan."
<img title="Lakhan Jethani" src="https://images.mid-day.com/images/2019/jul/Lakhan-Jethani.jpg" alt="Lakhan Jethani" />
At Mizu, Atria Mall, Worli. Time 12 pm to 4 pm; 7 pm to 12 am Call 24913388 Cost Rs 550
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