The Soul Behind Our Cocktails: Indian Ingredients, Global Techniques
The Soul Behind Our Cocktails: Indian Ingredients, Global Techniques
The Soul Behind Our Cocktails: Indian Ingredients, Global Techniques
The Soul Behind Our Cocktails: Indian Ingredients, Global Techniques
The Soul Behind Our Cocktails: Indian Ingredients, Global Techniques
The Soul Behind Our Cocktails: Indian Ingredients, Global Techniques
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
Nov 17, 2025
A cocktail is more than a drink. It is a story told through aroma, texture, clarity, and restraint. At Dhoom, our cocktails draw from the depth of Indian ingredients and the precision of global technique. The goal is not to make drinks that feel exotic or loud. It is to create balance. To make each sip feel intentional. To let Indian flavors speak with confidence and elegance. The soul of our bar lies in that balance between heritage and craft.
Ingredients With Identity
Every cocktail begins with raw material that carries meaning. Jaggery brings warmth with mineral sweetness. Kokum adds tart ruby color and a cooling edge. Black cardamom brings smoke without harshness. Curry leaf offers green citrus notes that brighten the palate. Indian teas create layers of tannin and aroma. Spices like coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and star anise add structure without overpowering.
We do not use these ingredients for decoration. We study how they behave in alcohol, in dilution, in cold infusion, and in Clarification. The aim is to respect their identity while giving them a clean, modern form. A drink should taste unmistakably Indian, yet refined enough to belong in any world class bar.
A cocktail is more than a drink. It is a story told through aroma, texture, clarity, and restraint. At Dhoom, our cocktails draw from the depth of Indian ingredients and the precision of global technique. The goal is not to make drinks that feel exotic or loud. It is to create balance. To make each sip feel intentional. To let Indian flavors speak with confidence and elegance. The soul of our bar lies in that balance between heritage and craft.
Ingredients With Identity
Every cocktail begins with raw material that carries meaning. Jaggery brings warmth with mineral sweetness. Kokum adds tart ruby color and a cooling edge. Black cardamom brings smoke without harshness. Curry leaf offers green citrus notes that brighten the palate. Indian teas create layers of tannin and aroma. Spices like coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and star anise add structure without overpowering.
We do not use these ingredients for decoration. We study how they behave in alcohol, in dilution, in cold infusion, and in Clarification. The aim is to respect their identity while giving them a clean, modern form. A drink should taste unmistakably Indian, yet refined enough to belong in any world class bar.
A cocktail is more than a drink. It is a story told through aroma, texture, clarity, and restraint. At Dhoom, our cocktails draw from the depth of Indian ingredients and the precision of global technique. The goal is not to make drinks that feel exotic or loud. It is to create balance. To make each sip feel intentional. To let Indian flavors speak with confidence and elegance. The soul of our bar lies in that balance between heritage and craft.
Ingredients With Identity
Every cocktail begins with raw material that carries meaning. Jaggery brings warmth with mineral sweetness. Kokum adds tart ruby color and a cooling edge. Black cardamom brings smoke without harshness. Curry leaf offers green citrus notes that brighten the palate. Indian teas create layers of tannin and aroma. Spices like coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and star anise add structure without overpowering.
We do not use these ingredients for decoration. We study how they behave in alcohol, in dilution, in cold infusion, and in Clarification. The aim is to respect their identity while giving them a clean, modern form. A drink should taste unmistakably Indian, yet refined enough to belong in any world class bar.
A cocktail is more than a drink. It is a story told through aroma, texture, clarity, and restraint. At Dhoom, our cocktails draw from the depth of Indian ingredients and the precision of global technique. The goal is not to make drinks that feel exotic or loud. It is to create balance. To make each sip feel intentional. To let Indian flavors speak with confidence and elegance. The soul of our bar lies in that balance between heritage and craft.
Ingredients With Identity
Every cocktail begins with raw material that carries meaning. Jaggery brings warmth with mineral sweetness. Kokum adds tart ruby color and a cooling edge. Black cardamom brings smoke without harshness. Curry leaf offers green citrus notes that brighten the palate. Indian teas create layers of tannin and aroma. Spices like coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and star anise add structure without overpowering.
We do not use these ingredients for decoration. We study how they behave in alcohol, in dilution, in cold infusion, and in Clarification. The aim is to respect their identity while giving them a clean, modern form. A drink should taste unmistakably Indian, yet refined enough to belong in any world class bar.
A cocktail is more than a drink. It is a story told through aroma, texture, clarity, and restraint. At Dhoom, our cocktails draw from the depth of Indian ingredients and the precision of global technique. The goal is not to make drinks that feel exotic or loud. It is to create balance. To make each sip feel intentional. To let Indian flavors speak with confidence and elegance. The soul of our bar lies in that balance between heritage and craft.
Ingredients With Identity
Every cocktail begins with raw material that carries meaning. Jaggery brings warmth with mineral sweetness. Kokum adds tart ruby color and a cooling edge. Black cardamom brings smoke without harshness. Curry leaf offers green citrus notes that brighten the palate. Indian teas create layers of tannin and aroma. Spices like coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and star anise add structure without overpowering.
We do not use these ingredients for decoration. We study how they behave in alcohol, in dilution, in cold infusion, and in Clarification. The aim is to respect their identity while giving them a clean, modern form. A drink should taste unmistakably Indian, yet refined enough to belong in any world class bar.
A cocktail is more than a drink. It is a story told through aroma, texture, clarity, and restraint. At Dhoom, our cocktails draw from the depth of Indian ingredients and the precision of global technique. The goal is not to make drinks that feel exotic or loud. It is to create balance. To make each sip feel intentional. To let Indian flavors speak with confidence and elegance. The soul of our bar lies in that balance between heritage and craft.
Ingredients With Identity
Every cocktail begins with raw material that carries meaning. Jaggery brings warmth with mineral sweetness. Kokum adds tart ruby color and a cooling edge. Black cardamom brings smoke without harshness. Curry leaf offers green citrus notes that brighten the palate. Indian teas create layers of tannin and aroma. Spices like coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and star anise add structure without overpowering.
We do not use these ingredients for decoration. We study how they behave in alcohol, in dilution, in cold infusion, and in Clarification. The aim is to respect their identity while giving them a clean, modern form. A drink should taste unmistakably Indian, yet refined enough to belong in any world class bar.
Technique That Reveals Flavor
Our methods combine old knowledge with modern precision. Milk clarification softens acidity and removes cloudiness while keeping flavor intact. Fat washing allows toasted coconut, ghee aroma, or nut warmth to transfer into spirits without heaviness. Slow cold infusions protect delicate florals. Tea tinctures add structure in controlled drops. Carbonation lifts citrus notes. Dehydration creates garnishes that add aroma but no weight.
Every technique protects intent. Nothing is added for spectacle. The final drink should appear simple, even minimal, while carrying layers that unfold slowly. Craft hides itself behind clarity.
Technique That Reveals Flavor
Our methods combine old knowledge with modern precision. Milk clarification softens acidity and removes cloudiness while keeping flavor intact. Fat washing allows toasted coconut, ghee aroma, or nut warmth to transfer into spirits without heaviness. Slow cold infusions protect delicate florals. Tea tinctures add structure in controlled drops. Carbonation lifts citrus notes. Dehydration creates garnishes that add aroma but no weight.
Every technique protects intent. Nothing is added for spectacle. The final drink should appear simple, even minimal, while carrying layers that unfold slowly. Craft hides itself behind clarity.
Technique That Reveals Flavor
Our methods combine old knowledge with modern precision. Milk clarification softens acidity and removes cloudiness while keeping flavor intact. Fat washing allows toasted coconut, ghee aroma, or nut warmth to transfer into spirits without heaviness. Slow cold infusions protect delicate florals. Tea tinctures add structure in controlled drops. Carbonation lifts citrus notes. Dehydration creates garnishes that add aroma but no weight.
Every technique protects intent. Nothing is added for spectacle. The final drink should appear simple, even minimal, while carrying layers that unfold slowly. Craft hides itself behind clarity.
Technique That Reveals Flavor
Our methods combine old knowledge with modern precision. Milk clarification softens acidity and removes cloudiness while keeping flavor intact. Fat washing allows toasted coconut, ghee aroma, or nut warmth to transfer into spirits without heaviness. Slow cold infusions protect delicate florals. Tea tinctures add structure in controlled drops. Carbonation lifts citrus notes. Dehydration creates garnishes that add aroma but no weight.
Every technique protects intent. Nothing is added for spectacle. The final drink should appear simple, even minimal, while carrying layers that unfold slowly. Craft hides itself behind clarity.
Technique That Reveals Flavor
Our methods combine old knowledge with modern precision. Milk clarification softens acidity and removes cloudiness while keeping flavor intact. Fat washing allows toasted coconut, ghee aroma, or nut warmth to transfer into spirits without heaviness. Slow cold infusions protect delicate florals. Tea tinctures add structure in controlled drops. Carbonation lifts citrus notes. Dehydration creates garnishes that add aroma but no weight.
Every technique protects intent. Nothing is added for spectacle. The final drink should appear simple, even minimal, while carrying layers that unfold slowly. Craft hides itself behind clarity.
Technique That Reveals Flavor
Our methods combine old knowledge with modern precision. Milk clarification softens acidity and removes cloudiness while keeping flavor intact. Fat washing allows toasted coconut, ghee aroma, or nut warmth to transfer into spirits without heaviness. Slow cold infusions protect delicate florals. Tea tinctures add structure in controlled drops. Carbonation lifts citrus notes. Dehydration creates garnishes that add aroma but no weight.
Every technique protects intent. Nothing is added for spectacle. The final drink should appear simple, even minimal, while carrying layers that unfold slowly. Craft hides itself behind clarity.
Building Balance Through Structure
Indian flavors are powerful. The challenge is not how to make them bold, but how to make them precise. Each cocktail passes through a framework that keeps the drink focused and balanced.
Our internal rules for composition:
Choose one hero flavor and let the rest support
Use acid from more than one source for natural brightness
Match sweetness to character, not volume
Let dilution shape texture as much as the shake or stir
Add aromatics that guide the nose before the sip
Taste at service temperature so balance holds in real time
These rules allow drinks to feel elegant rather than crowded. A well built cocktail should rise, open, and settle with clarity.
Building Balance Through Structure
Indian flavors are powerful. The challenge is not how to make them bold, but how to make them precise. Each cocktail passes through a framework that keeps the drink focused and balanced.
Our internal rules for composition:
Choose one hero flavor and let the rest support
Use acid from more than one source for natural brightness
Match sweetness to character, not volume
Let dilution shape texture as much as the shake or stir
Add aromatics that guide the nose before the sip
Taste at service temperature so balance holds in real time
These rules allow drinks to feel elegant rather than crowded. A well built cocktail should rise, open, and settle with clarity.
Building Balance Through Structure
Indian flavors are powerful. The challenge is not how to make them bold, but how to make them precise. Each cocktail passes through a framework that keeps the drink focused and balanced.
Our internal rules for composition:
Choose one hero flavor and let the rest support
Use acid from more than one source for natural brightness
Match sweetness to character, not volume
Let dilution shape texture as much as the shake or stir
Add aromatics that guide the nose before the sip
Taste at service temperature so balance holds in real time
These rules allow drinks to feel elegant rather than crowded. A well built cocktail should rise, open, and settle with clarity.
Building Balance Through Structure
Indian flavors are powerful. The challenge is not how to make them bold, but how to make them precise. Each cocktail passes through a framework that keeps the drink focused and balanced.
Our internal rules for composition:
Choose one hero flavor and let the rest support
Use acid from more than one source for natural brightness
Match sweetness to character, not volume
Let dilution shape texture as much as the shake or stir
Add aromatics that guide the nose before the sip
Taste at service temperature so balance holds in real time
These rules allow drinks to feel elegant rather than crowded. A well built cocktail should rise, open, and settle with clarity.
Building Balance Through Structure
Indian flavors are powerful. The challenge is not how to make them bold, but how to make them precise. Each cocktail passes through a framework that keeps the drink focused and balanced.
Our internal rules for composition:
Choose one hero flavor and let the rest support
Use acid from more than one source for natural brightness
Match sweetness to character, not volume
Let dilution shape texture as much as the shake or stir
Add aromatics that guide the nose before the sip
Taste at service temperature so balance holds in real time
These rules allow drinks to feel elegant rather than crowded. A well built cocktail should rise, open, and settle with clarity.
Building Balance Through Structure
Indian flavors are powerful. The challenge is not how to make them bold, but how to make them precise. Each cocktail passes through a framework that keeps the drink focused and balanced.
Our internal rules for composition:
Choose one hero flavor and let the rest support
Use acid from more than one source for natural brightness
Match sweetness to character, not volume
Let dilution shape texture as much as the shake or stir
Add aromatics that guide the nose before the sip
Taste at service temperature so balance holds in real time
These rules allow drinks to feel elegant rather than crowded. A well built cocktail should rise, open, and settle with clarity.
Texture, Glassware and the Final Moment
Texture completes the experience. Stirred drinks use large clear cubes so they cool slowly and open gradually. Shaken drinks use smaller ice for sharper chill and faster aromatic lift. Pebble ice is saved for drinks that require constant refreshment. Every choice influences how the drink evolves in the first two minutes at the table.
Glassware is chosen for its silhouette, weight, and aroma control. Wide lips for nosing. Heavy bases for slow sippers. Tall glasses for lively carbonation. Garnishes stay minimal. No unnecessary fruit, no theatrics, only what enhances aroma or directs attention.
The experience continues at the table. The first round sets tone. The second deepens the story. The last sip should land softly, leaving a quiet echo of spice, citrus, or smoke. A guest should taste confidence, not complication.
Our cocktail program reflects the same philosophy as our kitchen. Respect the ingredient. Refine the technique. Let the story feel natural. Indian flavors deserve a global stage, not through fusion or novelty, but through precision and care. Each drink at Dhoom carries that philosophy. Simple on the surface. Thoughtful beneath. That is the soul behind our cocktails.
Texture, Glassware and the Final Moment
Texture completes the experience. Stirred drinks use large clear cubes so they cool slowly and open gradually. Shaken drinks use smaller ice for sharper chill and faster aromatic lift. Pebble ice is saved for drinks that require constant refreshment. Every choice influences how the drink evolves in the first two minutes at the table.
Glassware is chosen for its silhouette, weight, and aroma control. Wide lips for nosing. Heavy bases for slow sippers. Tall glasses for lively carbonation. Garnishes stay minimal. No unnecessary fruit, no theatrics, only what enhances aroma or directs attention.
The experience continues at the table. The first round sets tone. The second deepens the story. The last sip should land softly, leaving a quiet echo of spice, citrus, or smoke. A guest should taste confidence, not complication.
Our cocktail program reflects the same philosophy as our kitchen. Respect the ingredient. Refine the technique. Let the story feel natural. Indian flavors deserve a global stage, not through fusion or novelty, but through precision and care. Each drink at Dhoom carries that philosophy. Simple on the surface. Thoughtful beneath. That is the soul behind our cocktails.
Texture, Glassware and the Final Moment
Texture completes the experience. Stirred drinks use large clear cubes so they cool slowly and open gradually. Shaken drinks use smaller ice for sharper chill and faster aromatic lift. Pebble ice is saved for drinks that require constant refreshment. Every choice influences how the drink evolves in the first two minutes at the table.
Glassware is chosen for its silhouette, weight, and aroma control. Wide lips for nosing. Heavy bases for slow sippers. Tall glasses for lively carbonation. Garnishes stay minimal. No unnecessary fruit, no theatrics, only what enhances aroma or directs attention.
The experience continues at the table. The first round sets tone. The second deepens the story. The last sip should land softly, leaving a quiet echo of spice, citrus, or smoke. A guest should taste confidence, not complication.
Our cocktail program reflects the same philosophy as our kitchen. Respect the ingredient. Refine the technique. Let the story feel natural. Indian flavors deserve a global stage, not through fusion or novelty, but through precision and care. Each drink at Dhoom carries that philosophy. Simple on the surface. Thoughtful beneath. That is the soul behind our cocktails.
Texture, Glassware and the Final Moment
Texture completes the experience. Stirred drinks use large clear cubes so they cool slowly and open gradually. Shaken drinks use smaller ice for sharper chill and faster aromatic lift. Pebble ice is saved for drinks that require constant refreshment. Every choice influences how the drink evolves in the first two minutes at the table.
Glassware is chosen for its silhouette, weight, and aroma control. Wide lips for nosing. Heavy bases for slow sippers. Tall glasses for lively carbonation. Garnishes stay minimal. No unnecessary fruit, no theatrics, only what enhances aroma or directs attention.
The experience continues at the table. The first round sets tone. The second deepens the story. The last sip should land softly, leaving a quiet echo of spice, citrus, or smoke. A guest should taste confidence, not complication.
Our cocktail program reflects the same philosophy as our kitchen. Respect the ingredient. Refine the technique. Let the story feel natural. Indian flavors deserve a global stage, not through fusion or novelty, but through precision and care. Each drink at Dhoom carries that philosophy. Simple on the surface. Thoughtful beneath. That is the soul behind our cocktails.
Texture, Glassware and the Final Moment
Texture completes the experience. Stirred drinks use large clear cubes so they cool slowly and open gradually. Shaken drinks use smaller ice for sharper chill and faster aromatic lift. Pebble ice is saved for drinks that require constant refreshment. Every choice influences how the drink evolves in the first two minutes at the table.
Glassware is chosen for its silhouette, weight, and aroma control. Wide lips for nosing. Heavy bases for slow sippers. Tall glasses for lively carbonation. Garnishes stay minimal. No unnecessary fruit, no theatrics, only what enhances aroma or directs attention.
The experience continues at the table. The first round sets tone. The second deepens the story. The last sip should land softly, leaving a quiet echo of spice, citrus, or smoke. A guest should taste confidence, not complication.
Our cocktail program reflects the same philosophy as our kitchen. Respect the ingredient. Refine the technique. Let the story feel natural. Indian flavors deserve a global stage, not through fusion or novelty, but through precision and care. Each drink at Dhoom carries that philosophy. Simple on the surface. Thoughtful beneath. That is the soul behind our cocktails.
Texture, Glassware and the Final Moment
Texture completes the experience. Stirred drinks use large clear cubes so they cool slowly and open gradually. Shaken drinks use smaller ice for sharper chill and faster aromatic lift. Pebble ice is saved for drinks that require constant refreshment. Every choice influences how the drink evolves in the first two minutes at the table.
Glassware is chosen for its silhouette, weight, and aroma control. Wide lips for nosing. Heavy bases for slow sippers. Tall glasses for lively carbonation. Garnishes stay minimal. No unnecessary fruit, no theatrics, only what enhances aroma or directs attention.
The experience continues at the table. The first round sets tone. The second deepens the story. The last sip should land softly, leaving a quiet echo of spice, citrus, or smoke. A guest should taste confidence, not complication.
Our cocktail program reflects the same philosophy as our kitchen. Respect the ingredient. Refine the technique. Let the story feel natural. Indian flavors deserve a global stage, not through fusion or novelty, but through precision and care. Each drink at Dhoom carries that philosophy. Simple on the surface. Thoughtful beneath. That is the soul behind our cocktails.
