The Lassi 5 cocktail celebrates Brum’s multi-culturalism and heritage as the UK’s curry capital

The Edgbaston’s award-winning mixologist, Tommy Matthews, has created a bespoke new cocktail recipe inspired by Birmingham. The Lassi 5 cocktail celebrates Brum’s multi-culturalism and heritage as the UK’s curry capital.

Fusing iconic Indian ingredients, including mango puree and rose water, with Label 5 Classic Black Scotch Whisky makes for a fragrant cocktail that nods to the classic curry flavours. The recipe is named after Lassi, a popular drink in India, and also combines iconic notes of British Earl Grey tea.

ALL YOU NEED TO MIX IT UP BEAUTIFULLY 

INGREDIENTS 

• 60ml Label 5 Classic Black Scotch Whisky
• 25ml mango puree
• 25ml lemon juice
• 20ml cream
• 15ml Earl Grey Cordial*
• 1/2 egg white

METHOD

Dry shake and strain into a glass. Garnish with two drops of Rose Water

*Earl Grey Cordial: Brew 200ml of Earl Grey tea for 5 minutes, then combine with 100g white sugar. Allow to cool and bottle.