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Best Holi party cocktail ideas for fun and colourful celebration

Samira Vishwas | March 3, 2026 5:25 AM CST

New Delhi: Holi is the festival of joy and celebrations. All across India, people of various communities come together to celebrate the festival of colours. There is lots of food and drinks involved during the celebration, and what can be better than adding cocktails to add more fun and banter to the celebrations with friends and close ones.

As Indian homes increasingly embrace curated gatherings, themed brunches, rooftop Holi parties and sundowner celebrations, cocktails have become the star of festive entertaining. This year, step beyond the classic thandai and give your guests Instagram-worthy drinks that pair seasonal freshness with festive flair. Add fruity punch, flowery aroma or the taste of delicious Thandai this year to your cocktails with these unique cocktail recipes to try.

Holi cocktail recipes

1. Thandai Masala Martini

Ingredients:

Thandai premix or homemade thandai
Vodka
Cream or milk
Ice cubes
Rose petals for garnish

How to Make:
Shake vodka, chilled thandai and a splash of cream with ice until frothy. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with crushed pistachios or dried rose petals.

2. Rose and Pomegranate Sparkler

Ingredients:

Vodka or gin
Pomegranate juice
Rose syrup
Sparkling water
Ice
Fresh mint

How to Make:
Combine rose syrup, pomegranate juice and gin. Top with sparkling water and ice. Garnish with mint.

3. Mango Jalapeno Cooler

Ingredients:

Ripe mango puree
Tequila or vodka
Lemon juice
Sliced jalapeno
Ice

How to Make:
Muddle jalapeño slices, mix with mango purée, lemon juice and tequila. Shake with ice and strain.

4. Guava Masala Margarita

Ingredients:

Guava juice
Tequila
Lemon juice
Chaat masala
Red chilli salt mix for the rim

How to Make:
Rim the glass with chilli salt. Shake tequila, guava juice, chaat masala and lemon. Pour over ice.

These are some great cocktail recipes which require minimal effort but are a great option to give you the perfect buzz you need to celebrate the festival with joy and create lasting memories with the guests arriving at your party.