A couple of All Things Nice members and us went to Asilo a few nights ago on invitation from Asilo’s Sanam Sippy and Grey Goose. We were there to taste cocktails prepared by internationally renowned bartender Ondrej Pospichal for Grey Goose’s Beyond The Bar programme and to indulge in Asilo’s ambience and food. Situated on the top of the Palladium hotel, Asilo is Bombay’s highest bar and is truly spectacular.
Any night with a seven drink minimum on the itinerary is destined to be a fun night. Ondrej went on to present his ‘Signature Seven’, a series of seven cocktails made especially with Grey Goose, inspired by spices available at local markets. One of the cocktails was named after the capital city, ‘New Dilli’, inspired by the DilliHaat souk where different flavors of India blend in. Nope, no drink named after Bombay but we forgive him.
Programmes such as Beyond The Bar are super because it gives bartenders in India training to be creative with cocktails and flavors which are different from the usual concoctions some of which we are getting tired off.
Folks I could go on about the drinks and food but you’ve got to go to Asilo for yourself and soak it all in, my personal favourite was the New Dilli and the Martini (my 8th drink, on my 9th I attained what I call “The Wisdom”) that Ondrej made specially for me. You can try making them on your own if you like, see below for how…Happy Drinking….
Nikhil – All Things Nice.
Signature Cocktail recipes:
- NEW DILLI
- 50 ml Grey Goose Vodka
- 5 cm stalk Fresh Dill
- 25 ml Apple Juice
- 25 ml Fresh Celery Juice
- 15 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 15 ml Sugar Syrup
- 2 dashes Celery Bitters
- Method Shaken/ Straight
- Glass Martini glass
Inspired by the DilliHaat souk where different flavors of India blend in. the same way, this cocktail will take your senses on a journey where popular flavors of India like fresh dill, celery, fennel seeds will add distinct native flavor.
- L’APERTIF
- 35ml Grey Goose Vodka
- 15ml Lillet Blanc/Martini Dry
- 2dashes Green Chartreuse
- 25ml Bombay Sapphire Gin
- Method Stirred/ Straight
- Glass Martini Glass
A French based pre-dinner cocktail inspired by the liking of James Bond. Infused with the strong and aromatic tonkabean which adds a hint of sweetness on the palate and leaves a refreshing sensation.
- WELCOME PUNCH
- 50ml Grey Goose Vodka
- 15ml Campari
- 35ml Homemade sage & white wine syrup
- 30ml Pineapple Juice
- 25ml Fresh Lemon juice
- Top up Sparkling wine / Soda / Tonic water
- Method Straight/ Big blocks of ice
- Glass Tea cup / wine glass
A cocktail which defines your personality by the choice you make between sparkling wine, tonic water or soda. Instilled with fresh sage, softened in white wine it complements the bitterness of Campari and silkiness of Grey Goose vodka.
- SENSE OF GOOSE
- 40ml Grey Goose Vodka
- 1 big slice Fresh ginger
- 10ml Tequila Blanco
- 15ml Honey water
- 20ml Lemon Juice
- 6 pieces Green cardamom
- 25ml Mozart Black (or Crème de Cacao Dark)
- Method Shaken / crushed ice
- Glass Rock Glass
Every ingredient in this cocktail gives your sense of taste of taste an imaginative run. A heartfelt blend of Grey Goose, tequila, honey water and green cardamomwhich is not so sharp on the palate but surprisingly sweet in the end.
- WORLDWIDE SWEET
- 4ml Black pepper infused Grey Goose L’Orange vodka
- 30ml Crème de Peche (Peach Liqueur)
- 30ml Coffee liqueur
- 10ml Sugar syrup
- 2tsp Cocoa powder
- 1 pinch Sea salt
- Method Shaken / cubes
- Glass Rock glass
The world at your table. This cocktail brings together different varieties of chocolates from around the world. With a hint of peach and coffee flavor, you are sure to experience the finesse across your palate.
- HINT OF GREEN
- 40ml Grey Goose Le Citron vodka
- 30ml Homemade pineapple-coriander syrup
- 20ml Fresh lemon juice
- Top up Sparkling wine
- Method Shaken/ straight
- Glass Champagne glass
The name says it all. A refreshing mix of cocktail made with pineapple-coriander syrup, lemon juice and some freshly picked coriander leaves to garnish it. Very sophisticated welcome drink to suit any occasion and time of the day.
- LORD OF THE DOGTOWN
- 40ml Grey Goose vodka
- 20ml Agave water
- 25ml White Grapefruit Juice
- Top up Sparkling wine
- Method Shaken
- Glass Champagne Glass
A signature blend of five hand-picked spices (cinnamon, stevia, peppermint, grapefruit & black tea) is combined with the exotic flavor of Assam tea. Infused with Grey Goose vodka, this concoction is mixed with Agave and white grapefruit which makes it the best seller cocktail.