New Delhi, June 19 -- 1What is a good mix of spirits for bars? In the spirit of "vocal for local", opt for indigenous liquors, such as DesmondJi Mahua and Cazulo Feni. A balance of white liquors like gin, vodka, tequila and white rum, and dark varieties such as whisky, bourbon, brandy and dark rum, is good to begin with. 2What about liqueurs? Mixologists turn to their trusted bottle of Cointreau or vermouth to develop cocktails.
Mix Cointreau with tequila and lime juice for a Margarita. Combine a dry gin with the white vermouth Martini Bianco and ice for a Martini. The sweeter red version, Martini Rosso, calls for dark spirits. Stir bourbon with Martini Rosso for a Manhattan. Keep Camparis for Negronis. Chocolate lovers will love cacao liq...