Luxebook June 2022

New Delhi, NCR Juniper If finding a bar that serves only gin is what you want, we have the perfect one for you — Juniper Bar at Andaz, in Aerocity, New Delhi. A niche bar dedicated to one gin, the bar lets you pick a flavour of your choice, basis which the bartender concocts a gin-based drink for you. Deriving its name from the hero ingredient in gin — juniper — the bar offers a collection of 40 infused gins. “The infusions are divided into five categories — floral, citrus, spices, herb & fruit — all of which revolve around the botanicals and medical history of juniper,” shared Jitender Semwal. Planning on a visit to this gin paradise? Then don’t forget to try his recommendations; Delhi snapper and Kerala Lady. Where: Andaz Delhi, Aerocity, Delhi Comorin A standout choice not only for fusion, modern Indian food; but also, for its sous vide gin bar! Being one of the only restaurants in Delhi NCR to have a sous vide bar, the gin infusions are made live. “The sous vide method allows us to flash infuse flavours into gin that would otherwise take much longer, likely over days. It’s a fun and interactive method that allows us to play with different combinations and involve the guest in the experience of creating different flavour profiles for gin, ”shares Sharma. Infused with flavour and topped with a tonic of your choice, this will surely give your palate a smooth ride. Some of the flavours available include — Gin X Chamomile & Lemon, Gin X Rose & Hibiscus, Gin x Lavender & Orange and Gin X Cucumber & Thyme Where: 101, First Floor, Two Horizon Center, Gurugram Cocktails & Dreams, Speakeasy Cocktails and Dreams is a speakeasy nestled in Gurugram that champions gin cocktails. It is an award-winning bartender’s bar, known for its stellar cocktails. Most of their cocktails are gin-based making in a paradise for all gin lovers, from their signature Blueberry Bramble, Negroni, Cucumber Rickey, Southside or their Gin And Sin, made with aromatic bitters sweetened with some orange liqueurs. Set in a contemporary yet warehouse like atmosphere this is purely a ‘Bartender’s Bar’. Where: 23, Sector 15 Part 2 Market, Gurugram Fig and Maple Known to be one of the best spots for a Sunday brunch — and especially for crispy waffles — Fig and Maple also serves up the best G&T cocktails. The goblet glasses transport you into an immersive world of gin from chocolate, pineapple, marigold, beetroot, and fig. These off-beat gin concoctions will have you coming back for more. Where: M-27, Greater Kailash II, Delhi Sidecar A one-stop-shop for all juniper spirit loving people, when it comes to cocktails, the first name to pop up ought to be Sidecar! While all the cocktails are a treat to the palate, the gin cocktails especially stand out — and you won’t be able to stop at just one. From citrus flavours to earthy ones, there's something from everyone. We suggest trying their gin martini with a twist of cumin, orange peel, chardonnay and bourbon-soaked Marasca cherries, the Scott Rickey, Larkin G & T with roasted pineapple and honey shrub. Where: GK 2 Main Rd, Block M, Greater Kailash II, Delhi Mumbai Jyran – Sofitel Mumbai BKC The one and only exclusive gin bar in Mumbai, located on the fourth floor at Mumbai’s Sofitel Hotel in BKC in Jyran. Welcoming you to the space is large art installation resembling a gin bottled and inked on is a detailed gin guide. Adding further to the ambience, is the bar that shelves gins sourced from over 11 countries with over 30 brands. An exclusive gin bar with stylish service, the gins have a range of exciting infusions like exotic tea, hibiscus, lemongrass, orange peel, saffron, chamomile and rosemary. But what truly makes the experience memorable are the tailor-made concoctions, and let’s Spotlight on gin Vidur Gupta, Rahul Mehra, Sakshi Saigal, Co-Founders Third Eye Distillery Juniper Bar in Delhi Toast & Tonic Mumbai Photo Credits: Vinayak Grover 26| L U X E B O O K | J U N E 2 0 2 2 J U N E 2 0 2 2 | L U X E B O O K | 27