Vernika Awal
Deputy Editor
What is it about winter that fills us with inexplicable joie-de-vivre? There’s a different energy in the air, a spring in our steps, and an all-pervasive yearning for everything warm and cosy. Enter the classic combination of winter and eggnog!
This year, Yangdup Lama, India’s most celebrated mixologist and an iconic name in the bar landscape, offers us what he calls a ‘masala chai’ eggnog, using the masala chai recipe by gourmand Nikhil Merchant. It’s still the same, heady mix — but with the added flavours and zing of something that’s close to every Indian’s heart — masala chai. So if you want to try this classic eggnog with a twist in the tale, head to Delhi’s Sidecar on a cold winter weekend. The cocktail, the gorgeously old-school library, and the gymkhana vibe will be an experience you’ll cherish for long.
If you’d rather make your drinks at home, we’ve got you covered there as well. Head to our list of these all-time favourite ‘dairy’ cocktails that add a body of richness and warmth to our favourite spirits. From the wonderful cream liqueurs such as the iconic Bailey’s, to cocktails such as The White Russian and the Bushwacker, also known as the adult milkshake, the list is strong and lip-smacking to say the least!
When you are not sipping cocktails, you’re probably heading for Christmas gift shopping. With all things red, ribbon-wrapped, and cheerful, here’s our take on some of the very best Christmas gifting ideas that brands and destinations around the world are offering today. There’s pretty much something for everyone, so it’s essentially a gold mine for you!
And with that, it’s sayonara for the week from me. See you on a chillier Friday next week, with the Christmas spirit knocking on our doors!