Herbal Mary

What stands out right now, however, is the debut of a new line of cocktails: pithily titled the ‘Colonial Hangover’ range. Blending European spirits and Indian spices, they include an Earl Of Raj (Gin with bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, Earl Grey tea and lime juice), Herbal Mary (Vodka with parsley, celery, ginger, Tabasco sauce, Worcester sauce, tomato juice, lime juice and salt/pepper) and The Maharaja’s Express (a fusion of vodka with lemon, lemongrass and pineapple, finished with Sauvignon Blanc).

Call Navratana at Le Royal Meridien for more details on 2231 4343. Call Vivanta by Taj Connemara on 6600 0000 for more details. 

Chef Arzooman Irani a glass of Herbal Mary

Vodka - 60 ml

Parsley - 2-3 sprigs

Celery - 2-3 sprigs

Ginger – 1

Tabasco sauce – 6-8 dropsChef Arzooman Irani A glass of Herbal Mary

Worcester sauce – 5 ml

Lime juice - 10 ml

Tomato juice - 40 ml

Salt/pepper – to taste

Recipe courtesy Vivanta by Taj Conennemara