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Crisp, cool, and bursting with character, each drink brings a splash of sunshine to your glass—perfect for those golden afternoons and breezy evenings.
Whether you’re lounging by the pool, hosting a laid-back brunch, or chasing sunsets by the beach, these recipes are crafted for effortless enjoyment and endless customization.
This summer, elevate your sipping game with easy, vibrant cocktails that capture the season’s spirit. Think refreshing blends of citrus, spice, and herbs, paired with native spirits and playful twists of fizz. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, hosting a laid-back brunch, or chasing sunsets by the beach, these recipes are crafted for effortless enjoyment and endless customization. Crisp, cool, and bursting with character, each drink brings a splash of sunshine to your glass—perfect for those golden afternoons and breezy evenings. Shake, stir, sip, and let summer unfold in every pour.
Quro Fizz – Your Drink, Your WayAttributed to: Anmol Alok Bansal, Founder, Quro
Looking for something simple yet satisfying? Meet the Quro Fizz—a fuss-free, refreshing cocktail perfect for easy summer sipping. Made to be personalized, it pairs beautifully with your choice of fizz, whether it’s classic soda, citrusy tonic, zingy ginger ale, or even a splash of cola. It’s your drink, your rules.
Recipe:
60 ml Quro
Ice
Fizz of choice: soda, tonic, ginger ale, or cola
Method:
Add Quro and ice to a serving glass.
Top with your chosen fizz.
Garnish however you like.
Konkan KickAttributed to: Suraj Naik, Adinco
Bold, bright, and built for sunshine, the Konkan Kick channels coastal vibrance with a spicy twist. Think jalapeños, kokum, and coconut feni shaken into a cocktail that’s pure summer energy—perfect for beachy afternoons and sunset soirées.
Recipe:
60 ml Tinto Coconut Feni
20 ml Lime Juice
20 ml Kokum Syrup
5–6 Jalapeño slices
8–12 Coriander leaves
Method:
Muddle all ingredients in a shaker.
Add ice and shake well.
Fine strain into a glass filled with ice and rimmed with coriander salt.
MannkulemAttributed to: Sanket Naik, Bartender, Feli Tavern, Goa
Named after a lush Goan village, Mannkulem is a bright, citrus-forward cocktail that captures Quro’s vibrant Indian character. With bursts of grapefruit, minty freshness, and a subtle saline kick, it’s Goa-in-a-glass.
Recipe:
60 ml Quro
10 ml Mint Cordial
30 ml Grapefruit Juice
10 ml Lime Juice
A touch of Simple Syrup
A drop of Saline Solution
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
Shake well and strain over fresh ice into a serving glass.
Mahura LemonadeAttributed to: Chief Mixologist, Malaka Spice
Light, earthy, and sparkling with citrus zest, the Mahura Lemonade is a refreshing nod to native ingredients. With mahura’s rich spirit, lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime, it’s the perfect highball for easygoing summer days.
Recipe:
60 ml Six Brothers Mahura
30 ml Lemongrass and Galangal Syrup
20 ml Fresh Lime Juice
Kaffir Lime Leaves (lightly bruised)
Soda to top up
Ice Cubes
Method:
Shake mahura, syrup, lime juice, and kaffir lime leaves with ice.
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice.
Top with soda and garnish with a kaffir lime leaf.
Cranberry CotombiAttributed to: Kirstin Maia Lobo, Adinco
Cool, crisp, and made for lazy brunches or rooftop evenings, the Cranberry Cotombi blends whisky, brandy, orange, and cranberry into a lively, blushing cocktail that feels like summer poured over ice.
Recipe:
40 ml Cotombi Reserve Whisky
10 ml Brandy
30 ml Orange Juice
120 ml Cranberry Juice
Rosemary sprig (for garnish)
Method:
Shake all liquids with ice until chilled.
Strain into a glass over ice.
Garnish with a rosemary sprig.
