World Cocktail Day is marked every year on May 13 as a global celebration of cocktails. The date goes back to the year 1806 — the publication date of the first definition of a cocktail. The New York tabloid 'The Balance and Columbian Repository' defined a cocktail as “a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water and bitters”. That's that, making a cocktail is no rocket science. All you need are some fun ingredients and basic knowledge to surprise your guests with your bartending skills.
Here Are 5 Beginner Tips For Making Cocktails At Home:1. Getting Your Basic Ingredients And ToolsIt is important to arrange the basic ingredients you need for making good cocktails at home. You can have vodka and gin for the alcohol, and some club soda, water, carbonated beverages and juices for mixers. Get basic tools like shakers and a measuring glass, along with fresh ingredients like fruits, mint leaves and lemon.
2. Getting The Right GlassesTo make the best co..

For those who follow a weight-loss plan, resisting lip-smacking snacks, especially chaat, could seem tricky. Let's admit it, a lot of thought goes into creating a meal plan that accommodates the perfect calorie count and flavours. As Indians, we are blessed with the delightful gift of chaat – a type of street food made with fried ingredients and condiments. From juicy pani puris to crunchy aloo tikki, the list of irresistible foods is endless. But even if you are on a weight-loss journey, it doesn't mean you can't enjoy chaat guilt-free. In fact, chaat can be healthy too! Intrigued? Read on to learn 5 ways to make homemade chaat healthier.
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Used baked papdi to make chaat healthier.
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5 Easy Ways To Make Homemade Chaat Healthier1. Choose Whole Grain or Lentil BaseTo make chaat healthier, start with its base and make it nutritious. Choose whole grain or lentil-bas..

Every year on May 13th, World Cocktail Day is celebrated. The history of this special day dates back to 1806 when the first definition of a cocktail was published. We know you love variety, and nothing can match the satisfaction of a chilled glass of a refreshing drink. To enhance your celebration, we've curated an amazing list of cocktail recipes that can be prepared in just 5 minutes. So, without further ado, let's dive deep into the most tantalising cocktail recipes!
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Here Are 5 Delicious Cocktail Recipes You Must Try:1. Hibiscus MeetIf you're a whiskey enthusiast, you absolutely must try this delightful cocktail. It's crafted with hibiscus and rosehip syrup, dashes of orange bitters, and whiskey. The best part? It can be prepared in under five minutes. Take a look at the recipe here.
2. Zesty CaramelIn just four minutes, you can serve your friends this lip-smacking cockta..

Soft, gooey, yummy, rich, subtle, delightful… I feel like I am running out of words to describe cheese and my love for it. Cheese is one such dairy delight that has zero haters. You can use it on pizzas, shred it over pasta, mix it into a soup to make it thick and rich or eat it just as it is, cheese is versatile and adds a depth of flavour. In India, one of the most popular forms of cheese available is mozzarella, the stringy cheese that makes pizzas oh-so-delicious! However, in recent times, another variety of cheese – burrata – has gained fame due to its buttery and creamy taste. Not many people know this but both these cheeses are made using the pasta filata (stretched curd) method, yet they are different. But how? If you have this and many other questions in mind, then fret not!
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If you like Mediterranean cuisine, you must have developed a special liking for this one ingredient, which is present in almost every Mediterranean meal. We are talking about olives. Olives are tiny fruits that are found on olive trees Olea Europaea. These little round fruits lend a certain degree of saltiness and sourness to a dish making it more palatable. We have mostly seen the green and black varieties in our pizza toppings, sandwiches, tacos and, of course, salads. The best meal to have on a weight loss diet is undisputedly a bowl of fresh salad. Raw veggies and fruits with their maximum nutritive value are perfect additions to a healthy diet. And, the addition of olives takes the nutrition quotient of the salads a notch higher. Salad with olives is what you should definitely include in your weight loss diet.
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Olives are a great source of dietary fibre, which keeps the stomach full and prevents unnece..