Drinks for Valentine’s Day

Deltin has offshore gaming places in Goa, operates two land-based casinos (one in Goa and
one in Sikkim), and owns two 5-star rated hotels. Its main operations are in Goa, Daman and
Sikkim. These recipes are from their collection.

Frosted Love Bites

– By Nibaran Mandal, Sr. F&B Supervisor, Deltin Suites, Goa

A decadent frozen mocktail blending juicy red grapes, fresh mint, and tangy citrus, finished with
a chocolate-rimmed glass and a romantic strawberry crown.
Ingredients:
 6–8 Fresh Red Grapes
 4–5 Fresh Mint Leaves
 15 ml Lemon Juice
 30 ml Grenadine Syrup
 1 Cup Crushed Ice
 Strawberry Crush (for garnish)
 Chocolate Ganache (for glass rimming &
decoration)
 Chocolate Heart (for garnish)
Glassware:
Martini Glass
Preparation Method:
1. Begin by rimming a chilled martini glass with chocolate ganache and allow it to set for a
clean, glossy finish.
2. In a blender, combine crushed ice, red grapes, mint leaves, lemon juice, and grenadine
syrup.
3. Blend until the mixture achieves a smooth, frozen consistency.
4. Carefully pour the prepared mocktail into the chocolate-rimmed martini glass.
5. Lightly spoon strawberry crush over the surface to create a layered effect.
6. Garnish with a chocolate heart and serve immediately for the best texture and
presentation.

Cherry Blossom

– By Mahesh Manolkar, Bartender, Deltin Royal, Goa

Method: Build up
Glassware:
 Champagne Glass
Ingredients:
 30 ml Kokam Syrup
 15 ml Fresh Lime Juice
 15 ml Simple Syrup
 5–6 Ice Cubes
 Brown Sugar (for rimming)
Preparation Method:
1. Rim a chilled champagne glass with brown
sugar to create a subtle caramelized finish.
2. Add kokam syrup, fresh lime juice, and
simple syrup into the glass.
3. Stir gently using a bar spoon to combine the ingredients.
4. Add 5–6 ice cubes.
You can top up with sparkling wine and give a light stir to balance the flavours.
Garnish
 Red Cherry

Framboise Choux

  • By Nakul Patil, Commis I Chef, Deltin Royale, Goa

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250 ml) water
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • A pinch of salt
  • Framboise (raspberry) jam, as required
  • Whipped cream, as required

 

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan, bring the water and butter to a boil. Add the flour and salt, stirring continuously until the mixture comes together and forms a smooth dough.
  3. Remove from heat and allow the dough to cool slightly. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. Transfer the choux pastry to a piping bag and pipe into desired shapes on the prepared baking tray.
  5. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until the choux are puffed and golden. Allow them to cool completely.
  6. Once cooled, pipe framboise (raspberry) jam into the choux and finish with a topping of whipped cream.

 


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Drinks for Valentine’s Day
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FEA groups are managed by Innovative Food Entrepreneurs Associates LLP, an enterprise working for the social cause of the food industry. These groups cover various segments of the food industry including but not limited to hotels, resorts, camps, homestays, restaurants, cafes, tearooms, caterers, cafeteria and food court operators, bakeries, ice-cream, mithai shops, farsan and other snack shops, bakeries, confectionery manufacturers, cake and dessert shops, and even home based food entrepreneurs who make chocolates, cakes, pickles and masalas.

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