Bartenders are increasingly growing their own cocktail additions and foraging for inspiration and ingredients. The slow food ...

"You can use blooms as an edible garnish to any cocktail, but be sure that you are buying edible, food-safe flowers from a reputable farmer or dealer," advises Jessie-Sierra Ross.

Garnish with few coriander leaves, slices of raw mango and a lemon wedge. Serve chilled. Note: To coat the glasses, fill a bowl with salt and any powdered spice you're using.

Garnish with ½ scoop of mango ice cream, chilly powder and a mint sprig. Note: For a vegan version of this cocktail, skip the ice cream and use a mango popsicle.

For Indians, the summer season revolves around mangoes. While some like to savour the fruit as is, others find ways to incorporate them into their food and drinks. Mango-based beverages, in particular ...