BENGALURU: We love a classic Martini or Manhattan, but sometimes an occasion calls for a more sessional drink. Whether you’re extending an evening of imbibing, or simply in the mood for a light and refreshing cocktail.
Low-proof (or low-ABV) cocktails let you get your drink on without ruining the rest of your day. These cocktails are ideal for brunch and day drinking, and they tend to be lower in calories as well. For me, a true low-proof cocktail should only use low-proof ingredients.
No individual ingredient should be higher than 25% alcohol by volume. Meaning no base spirits such as vodka or tequila (at 40% abv) or whiskey or gin (at 45-50% abv). It even eliminates liqueurs like Grand Marnier. My preferences are to use Liqueurs (less than 25% ABV), wine, sparkling wine, vermouth and fortified wines like sherry and port.
BERRY ROYAL
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CRANBERRY GINGER SHANDY PUNCH
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In a large pitcher, add cranberry juice, ginger ale, and lime juice and stir well. Chill until ready to serve. Add beer to the pitcher just before serving. Rim tall glasses with a ginger-sugar rim, and pour shandy into the glasses over ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge.