There are joys of stepping into adulthood. Ask a young adult. While each one of us carry our own personal lists, one of the reasons for many must be attaining the legal age for drinking and being able to explore the rich and vibrant culture of cocktails for yourself.
In this blog, we discuss why cocktails continue to be popular across the world with their great range of taste and appealing names.
Cocktails have enjoyed enduring popularity for so many reasons –
- Variety of Flavours: Cocktails offer a vast range of flavours, from sweet and fruity to tart and savoury. This huge diversity caters to a wide range of palates and tastes, and allows for an interesting journey of experimentation and discovery.
- Acting as a Social Lubricant: Cocktails are often associated with social gatherings, celebrations, and relaxation. They can help break the ice and foster conversation by making people less self-conscious and create a festive atmosphere as they open up to each other.
- Craftmanship and Creative Presentation: The art of mixology has gained significant recognition, with skilled bartenders creating intricate and visually appealing cocktails. This attention to detail enhances the overall drinking experience. Japanese bartenders are renowned for their creativeness, artistry, and precision through which they have elevated their craft to a beautiful art form.
- Cultural Significance: Cocktails have a rich history and cultural significance, with many classic cocktails having origins dating back centuries. They can evoke a sense of nostalgia and tradition. In UK that has a distinct pub culture, there are several classic cocktails. Likewise, the US has a thriving cocktail movement with several old classic cocktails.
- Adaptability: Cocktails are highly versatile and can be customized to suit individual preferences, dietary restrictions, and seasonal ingredients. This immense flexibility ensures that there’s always a cocktail for every individual to enjoy, regardless of the mood, occasion or taste.
Cocktails for all seasons at Chapter 2
What if cocktails were seasons? We think there are endless ways to merge the two. Step into Chapter 2 and find out for yourself how our bartenders pamper your mood. Zesty, strong, refreshing, spicy, refreshing, heady – there’s something there for you.
(Ask for our all-new Anniversary Menu.)
Spring – The harshness of winter is over now and there’s a spring in your step, literally. It’s time for new hopes and new beginnings as the brief but beautiful season touches each one of us in its own way. Hop in and sip on.
- Lady in Red – Everybody drop what you’re doing. Here’s a glamorous creation with Tequila and hibiscus, a hint of lemongrass and lots of fizz.
- Ginger Zing – The day is done and all you wish to do is get that kick of ginger and gin with saline.
- Gimlet 2.0 – Ultimate elegance comes in our drink with local honey with gin. Add egg white, if you prefer.
Summer – The sun is now out in all its glory. It can get pretty hot under the collar. What better than to take it a tad easy in the evening with a refreshing cocktail?
- Earthy Cosmo – Citrus flavours to refresh you, this drink has vodka with signature rosemary-cranberry reduction, finished with classic orange twist.
- Green Day (Non-alcoholic) – It’s as cool as it can get with this glassful of green apple, cucumber, lime, fizz.
- Spicy Citrus – When it’s summer, a blast of citrus is so welcome, right? Sip on a delightful mix of vodka with seasonal citrus fruits.
- On the Beach (Non-alcoholic) – Refreshing Passion fruit and lemongrass with lime soda to wash you over with memories of surf and sand.
- Summer Fresh (Non-alcoholic) – Nothing spells summer like lychee, cucumber, and elderflower.
Monsoon – It’s pouring from the skies, and it’s perfect for a wash of nostalgia. Or, an over-indulgence of great conversation with friends. Done right with a great cocktail, of course.
- Java Jive – Modern, interesting elements come together in a medley of superlative taste in this drink with vodka, espresso, hazelnut, topped with parmesan garnish.
- Cosmic Dancer (Non-alcoholic) – Basil, lemongrass, coconut syrup, blue pea sparkles merge in a delightful dance of the Cosmos.
- Purple Rain – You can’t go wrong with gin, lime, jalapeno, salt to wake up your soul, can you?
- Black Magic Women – Dark and mysterious to course through your veins with rum, activated charcoal, lime, and passion fruit.
Winter – The year is nearly done. As the wise Tao said many moons ago, it is now time to slow down and assess the work done over the seasons that went by. Time to indulge in the warmth of our signature cocktails.
- Whisky Whip – Rich Bourbon whiskey made even better with peach and mint.
- Happy Surprise – Whiskey stirred with aromatic homemade spices reduction and a dash of bitters.
- Men of Venus – An edgy and strong drink of whiskey, elderflower, lime, grape juice, egg white.
