5 Best Cocktail Mixers And Ready-to-Drinks To Spice Up Your Festive Season | Lifestyle News

This season, skip the hassle of complicated recipes and stock your bar with these top-notch cocktail mixers and ready-to-drinks

Whether you’re hosting a house party or enjoying a quiet celebration at home, the right drink can take your festive vibes to the next level. This season, skip the hassle of complicated recipes and stock your bar with these top-notch cocktail mixers and ready-to-drinks. From bold, boozy blends to refreshing sips with a twist, here are five must-try options that promise to bring flavor, fun, and flair to every celebration.

1. Twisted Tails – A Flavor for Every Mood (₹200/- per bottle)

Crafted for the curious and the creative, Twisted Tails offers a vibrant lineup of cocktail mixers designed to match every mood. Each bottle brings a unique blend of flavors that can be sipped straight, paired with your favorite spirit, or transformed into a signature cocktail.

Flavors include:

Bizarre – Orange & Coffee: A bold and unconventional mix for the daring palate.

Mystical – Vanilla & Caramel: Smooth and indulgent with a dessert-like charm.

Uncanny – Cinnamon Clove, Apricot & Peach: A warm, nostalgic blend with a twist.

Enigmatic – Tea & Jasmine: Light, floral, and refreshingly different.

Availability:

Retail: 10 Nature’s Basket stores (Gurgaon, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Kolkata)

Quick Commerce: Blinkit in Punjab (Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Mohali, Patiala) and soon in Delhi NCR

E-commerce: Twisted Tails

2. Jimmy’s Cocktails – Bar-Style Cocktails at Home (₹999/- per set)

Jimmy’s brings premium bar-style cocktails straight to your home with its ready-to-mix range made from fresh ingredients. Whether you’re craving something fruity, sour, or spicy, there’s a flavor for everyone.

Flavors include:

Green Apple Martini

Popstar Martini

Margarita

Sex on the Beach

Whiskey Sour

Cosmopolitan

Mango Chilli Mojito

Bloody Mary

The Jimmy’s Cocktail Assorted Set includes eight mixers (250 ml each), crafted from high-quality, fresh ingredients.

3. Sepoy & Co. – Spiced Elegance in Every Sip

Sepoy & Co. delivers a refined twist to cocktail mixers with Indian-inspired flavors and internationally acclaimed quality. Made with natural botanicals and free from artificial additives, these mixers are low in sugar but high in flavor—perfect for those who appreciate a sophisticated sip.

Flavors include:

Tamarind Margarita

Hibiscus

Spiced Grapefruit

Elderflower

Enjoy them on their own, or mix with spirits like gin, vodka, or tequila to add depth and character to your festive drinks.

4. Jade Forest – Sophisticated Sips with Botanical Flair

Jade Forest offers a premium range of mixers designed to complement both classic and contemporary cocktails. With clean flavors and no artificial sweeteners, these mixers are perfect for modern, health-conscious drinkers who don’t want to compromise on taste.

Variants include:

Grapefruit Tonic Water

Wild Elderflower Tonic Water

Premium Indian Tonic Water

Club Soda

Original Ginger Ale

Whether you’re crafting the perfect G&T or enjoying them solo, Jade Forest mixers bring a refreshing burst of flavor to every pour.

5. Swa Artisanal Syrups – Small-Batch, Big Flavor

Swa Artisanal Syrups are made with pure, natural ingredients and contain no preservatives, offering a clean and authentic taste. Versatile and easy to use, they’re perfect for cocktails, mocktails, iced teas, coffees, and even desserts.

Flavors include:

Mojito Mint

Mango Passion

Beautifully packaged in reusable glass bottles, Swa’s syrups are a thoughtful addition to any home bar or kitchen, ideal for festive gatherings or everyday indulgence.