Mumbai Sunset Spritz

The Mumbai Sunset Spritz captures the essence of India with its vibrant flavors and colorful presentation, reminiscent of the breathtaking sunsets over the Arabian Sea. It features a tantalizing blend of sweet, sour, and spicy notes, with a distinctive tamarind garnish adding a tangy twist. Ingredients: - 1.5 oz Chai-infused gin (to infuse, steep a chai tea bag in gin for 2 hours) - 1 oz Fresh guava juice - 0.5 oz Tamarind syrup (can be made by boiling equal parts of tamarind paste and sugar in water until dissolved) - 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice - 2 oz Prosecco or sparkling wine - 3 dashes of cardamom bitters - Pinch of ground cumin for garnish - Tamarind candy or a thin slice of guava for garnish - Himalayan pink salt and chili powder mix for rimming the glass Glass: - Champagne flute or a tall Collins glass Instructions: 1. Prepare your glass by rubbing the rim with a lime wedge, then dipping it in a mix of Himalayan pink salt and chili powder to coat it evenly. 2. In a shaker filled with ice, combine the chai-infused gin, fresh guava juice, tamarind syrup, and fresh lime juice. 3. Shake well until properly chilled, about 15 seconds. 4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice. 5. Top with Prosecco or sparkling wine. 6. Add the cardamom bitters. 7. Gently stir to integrate the flavors without diminishing the fizz. 8. Garnish with a pinch of ground cumin sprinkled over the drink. Place a tamarind candy on the rim or add a thin slice of guava as an alternative garnish. 9. Serve immediately and enjoy the flavorful journey through the