Another blazing summer is here, and we find ourselves hot and bothered again. Well, if you are a bit proactive about it, respite from the sweltering heat is not hard to find. Pray, where, you ask? LBB traces the bars and restaurants across the city that are serving up fanciful summer cocktails that help you escape the heat and keep cool.
13 Summer Cocktails In Bangalore That Will Help Beat The Heat
Overview
- 1. Crimson Cog, The Yard
- 2. Golden Heart, Ila Bengaluru
- 3. Gold Medalist, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel
- 4. The Watermelon Mojito and Cucumber Mint Cooler, High Ultra Lounge
- 5. Alphonso Margarita, Geist Brewing Co.
- 6. Summer Fling, Suzy Q
- 7. Kerala Mango Pachadi, IDYLLL Bangalore
- 8. Espresso Martini, The Oberoi, Bengaluru
- 9. Asian Daydreams, Daysie - All Day Casual Bar
- 10. Coco Irish Fizz, ZLB23
- 11. Karafuru G&T, Foo
- 12. Tin Hau Martini, Yauatcha Bengaluru
- 13. Mizukusa, Crackle Kitchen
Here's A List Of Summer Cocktails In Bangalore You Must Try
Crimson Cog, The Yard
The Crimson Cog from The Yard is a fruity, tangy, and creamy drink. On one hand, you have the sweetness from the strawberry gin and watermelon, and on the other, the yoghurt lends the creaminess to the drink. And tequila just brings the whole thing together with its bold notes.
Cost For Two: INR 1,750
Timings: 12 Noon to 1 AM
Rating: 4.4/5 on Google
Instagram Handle: @theyardblr
Golden Heart, Ila Bengaluru
The Golden Heart from Ila Bengaluru is summer in a glass. It's got mango-jalapeno puree with tequila for a drink with nice heat and boldness. There's a chilli-lime salt rim that gives it a nice zesty note.
Cost For Two: INR 2,000
Timings: 11:30 AM to 1 AM
Rating: 4.8/5 on Google
Instagram Handle: @theyardblr
Gold Medalist, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel
If you like whiskey, then you'll like the Gold Medalist from Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel. It's got smoky whiskey with orange and cranberry in the mix and finished off with peach puree and lime. It's like an adult OJ with bold flavours.
Cost For Two: INR 3,500
Timings: 6:30 AM to 11 PM
Rating: 4.4/5 on Google
Instagram Handle: @renhotelbengaluru
The Watermelon Mojito and Cucumber Mint Cooler, High Ultra Lounge
The Watermelon Mojito from High Ultra Lounge is a refreshing twist on the classic featuring white rum, watermelon chunks, mint, and lime. It's finished off with soda for that fizzy pop. Also, their Cucumber Mint Cooler is another summer cocktail that's light and features gin, cucumber slices, fresh mint, and lime juice.
Cost For Two: INR 3,600
Timings: 4 PM to 1 AM
Rating: 4.2/5 on Google
Instagram Handle: @highultralounge
Alphonso Margarita, Geist Brewing Co.
The Alphonso Margarita from Geist Brewing Co. has summer and seasonal flavours in a glass. It's got Alphonso mango pulp, agave, agave syrup, and fresh lime juice to bring about an easy drink that's also bold and refreshing.
Cost For Two: INR 1,500
Timings: 12 Noon to 11:30 PM
Rating: 4.3/5 on Google
Instagram Handle: @drinkgeist
Summer Fling, Suzy Q
Summer Fling from Suzy Q is a refreshing gin cocktail for all those who love gin. It's got watermelon and strawberry with the sweetness being balanced out by jalapeño and tonic, making this the perfect summer sip.
Cost For Two: INR 3,000
Timings: 12 noon to 11:30 PM
Rating: 4.3/5 on Google
Instagram Handle: @suzyqblr
Kerala Mango Pachadi, IDYLLL Bangalore
The Kerala Mango Pachadi from IDYLLL Bangalore is inspired by the flavours of Kerala's classic sadhya staple. It's got homemade mango pachadi, citrus, agave, ginger, and cardamom for a spicy, zesty, and refreshing feel.
Cost For Two: INR 1,600
Timings: 12 noon to 1 AM
Rating: 4.3/5 on Google
Instagram Handle: @idylll.india
Espresso Martini, The Oberoi, Bengaluru
The Espresso Martini from The Polo Club at The Oberoi, Bengaluru, is for those who love coffee in their cocktails. This one goes further with Kahlua, and it's served chilled, so essentially, this truly is the espresso you want to have when you are high on energy.
Cost For Two: INR 3,500
Timings: 11 AM to 11:30 PM
Rating: 4.6/5 on Google
Instagram Handle: @theoberoibengaluru
Asian Daydreams, Daysie - All Day Casual Bar
The Asian Daydreams from Daysie — All Day Casual Bar is a refreshing citrusy drink for the summer. It's got Stolichnaya shaken with homemade lemongrass syrup, yuzu lime, lime juice, and topped with quinine water.
Cost For Two: INR 2,500
Timings: 12 Noon to 12:30 AM
Rating: 4.3/5 on Google
Instagram Handle: @daysie.allday
Coco Irish Fizz, ZLB23
The Coco Irish Fizz from ZLB23 is the whiskey drink of the summer. It features lime leaf and ginger-infused Irish whiskey with coconut water and malic acid. Sugar adds a bit of sweetness to the bold, coconutty drink.
Cost For Two: INR 2,000
Timings: 6:30 PM to 12:45 AM. Closed on Sundays
Rating: 4.3/5 on Google
Instagram Handle: @zlb23.in
Karafuru G&T, Foo
The Karafuru G&T from Foo is a fruit-forward cocktail that mixes Beefeater Gin, Dhy, lemon, orange, pineapple, and cherry bitters together. The result? A refreshing, celebratory drink at every sip.
Cost For Two: INR 2,500
Timings: 12 Noon to 1 PM
Rating: 4.5/5 on Google
Instagram Handle: @fooindia
Tin Hau Martini, Yauatcha Bengaluru
The Tin Hau Martini from Yauatcha Bengaluru has bourbon whisky, passion fruit, and watermelon in the mix making this a vanilla, sweet, and refreshing drink that's also lightly indulgent.
Cost For Two: INR 3,000
Timings: 12 Noon to 10:30 PM
Rating: 4.4/5 on Google
Instagram Handle: @yauatchabengaluru
Mizukusa, Crackle Kitchen
The Mizukusa from Crackle Kitchen is made with mezcal and infused with probiotic watermelon cubes, ginger bug, lemon juice, honey, fresh dill leaves, saffron strands, pickled cucumber chunks, and a touch of saline solution. The end result? A drink that's good for your gut, tastes good, and is something you don't mind ordering another round of.
Cost For Two: INR 3,500
Timings: 7 PM to 12 AM. Closed on Mondays.
Rating: 4/5 on Google
Instagram Handle: @cracklekitchen
