The summer sun is looking down upon your beach bod as you lounge on your swimming pool deck. A light summer breeze, an ’80s inspired playlist on your iPod and a cool drink by your side. Isn’t that a perfect summer picture? Not quite! Replace the said ‘drink’ with a Belvedere cocktail and your summer soiree is complete.
Belvedere Vodka has released the ‘Be Natural’ manifesto along with the Belvedere Spritz Collection made of100% natural and low-sugar cocktails. Crafted from just two ingredients – Dankowskie rye and artesian water – Belvedere remains simple, with no additives or enhancements. Distilled from locally sourced raw ingredients from ten select farms, this meticulously cultivated, harvested and fermented rye is at the heart of Belvedere Vodka.
Belvedere Spritz Collection makes cocktail creation an easy task with its minimalist recipes. The Indianised cocktails add a panache to the summer parties with local flavours that tantalise the taste buds. Elaichi Spritz harnesses the cooling effects of elaichi combined with lemon while Tulsi Spritz brings together holy basil and citrusy notes of mandarin.
Here are the recipes for you. Cool off with these summer special drinks and enjoy the season.
Belvedere Spritz signature cocktail
Ingredients
- 45 ml of Belvedere Pure Vodka
- 15 ml of Martini Bianco
- 2 slices of fresh Grapefruit
- 1 sprig of Thyme
Method
- Build in a Spritz/White Wine glass
- Fill with ice
- Top with equal parts sparkling water and tonic water
- Belvedere Spritz cocktails with Indian natural ingredients
Belvedere Elaichi Spritz
Ingredients
- 45 ml Belvedere Pure Vodka
- 15 ml Martini Bianco
- 3 cracked green cardamom pods
- 2 slices of lemon
Method
- Build in Spritz/White Wine glass
- Fill with ice and top with sparkling water and tonic water
Belvedere Tulsi Spritz
Ingredients
- 45 ml Belvedere Pure Vodka
- 15 ml Martini Rosso
- Sprig of Tulsi (Holy Basil)
- 2 slices of orange
Method
- Build in Spritz/White Wine glass
- Fill with ice and top with sparkling water and tonic water
The Belvedere Spritz cocktails will be available across leading hotels and bars in India.