Indian spice cocktails to impress my father-in-law

[@CocktailChemistry]

Here are the spices I used! The Spice House: rb.gy/gmrofv Turmeric Powder: rb.gy/jrazer Cayenne Pepper: rb.gy/ar2xmo Bay Leaves: rb.gy/hgmyik

[@MrAqr2598]

Can you please do some with Japanese ingredients like green tea, soy sauce, and/or _dashi_ stock?

[@mattia_carciola]

Nick, I have a tip for you regarding clarified punches (I've done many, thanks to you, and I'm even planning to improvise one hazelnut-based soon, though I'm a bit in trouble for proportions): just let them sink with the recipient slightly tilted for at least 1h, no moving at all. If you're careful, most curdles will have already sinked to the bottom and filtration will speed up A LOT

[@nitinshooter]

I am not a health expert but according to how Indian households use spices. I think that is too much turmeric you are putting, i mean it is a spice heavy on your liver mixing it with alcohol in that much quantity might not be such a good idea.

[@markjames1908]

I love this video! You did such a wonderful job tailoring cocktails to his taste and it really shows that you care and tried to learn what he likes beforehand! I never see bartenders do videos quite like this. Love the creativity!

[@peterbonna2340]

What brand is the resealable bottle that you use at 8:30 in this video. So much want!

[@vishvendrasingh6972]

Serving inlaws alcohol this guy knows how to win people over

[@toshtaggart2510]

What else would you be serving? Poison? ;)

[@marketgarden3573]

This is honestly amazing Nick! I work as a cocktail bartender at Dishoom here in London and the Cyrus Irani was created at the Dishoom I work at! You got the drink pretty damn spot on- making the honey syrup is one of our weekly tasks. Usually however we use a yoghurt syrup (2:1 yoghurt to water ratio) in these cocktails! The Cyrus Irani is a standard of our bar. Been such a huge fan for years and honestly you pushed me into wanting to do this professionally- seeing my bar mentioned in one of your videos is so surreal! keep it up!!

[@marketgarden3573]

also the Viceroy old fashioned is now called the Permit Room Old fashioned! we batch this like you did! and we genuinely do leave it for a month! it’s usually served with a bay leaf and black olive garnish! it’s one of my favourites!!

[@CocktailChemistry]

That's amazing, such a great drink too. I have to visit!

[@marketgarden3573]

@@CocktailChemistry We’d love to have you!

[@aramismaquan5193]

I love the slight awkward flavor of the entire episode. Very relatable relationship with the father in law

[@TeeColibri]

I swear! Where was he looking the entire time. Awkward but I love it tho

[@junghunt8645]

“Ehh, it’s ok” Every father and father-in-law ever.

[@therealcouch94]

Such a supportive father-in-law wearing all the merch. Love that wholesome content!

[@iainronald4217]

Hey Nick, Baking Soda, Vinegar and an Abrasive scrubber to get turmeric stains off counters. Get pets and little kids out of the room, sprinkle baking soda on top, add a cap of white distilled vinegar, let it sit for six minutes and attack with an abrasive scrubber. *source: I've had turmeric stained counters in every apartment I've lived in because I love spices*

[@RishKP]

Does this work on hardwood floors?

[@iainronald4217]

@@RishKP dunno, I’ve only had linoleum.

[@Keenath]

@@RishKP I wouldn't recommend using an abrasive on hardwood. I've been told (never tried it) that you can cover the area with flour or cornstarch and then soak it with vinegar. Leave it for a few hours or overnight and then sweep up the flour. The vinegar dissolves the yellow oils, which then redeposit on the flour instead of the surface. It might take a few repetitions to get it all up, and I'm not sure vinegar is very good for wood floors, so it might not be a great method for your case, but maybe worth a try before you break out the scrub brush.

[@tyrelirwin]

ohhhh kaaay... vinegar and baking soda neutralizes to salt water. use them separate, or not at all. and no need to get anyone out of the room, as the only gaseous product is CO2.

[@Staatus_Quo]

@@tyrelirwin the only reason I evacuate the kids out of the room when using white vinegar is to avoid their over dramatic melodrama when I pop the cap! You'd think the world was ending once they smell it! Lol

[@paellaman1]

I love how he smiles after his father in law approves the first one, really lovely!

[@SUNSHINE-t-m]

Good times with the in-law, sharing tastes with him and learning. Man this is nice :)

[@MrMoney331]

4:11 AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW She is so cute! Congrats again on the little one!

[@gengisjon]

"You got my dad drunk?"

[@aaronpeart]

"Wait until you see the kitchen counter!"

[@MrMoney331]

0:27 That face on him is just hilarious. Haven't gotten to if he likes them or not but great cut in there to build the suspense. Love it.

[@debasishiamwastaken]

Thats the indian dad look when they contemplate if they like the son-in-law more than the cocktail.

[@notsure7011]

Incorporating your family in the last few month's videos has been an honest refresher. Some times your videos are educational, but a little dry. I love when you add a personal note. Just like a good recipe, the creative personal additions are what make it unique.

[@josephmcintosh8340]

Yea, you should totally do cocktails around the world! Would love to see some more Asian inspired cocktails. Love the video man!

[@mattia_carciola]

He started a series about them (and I'd enjoy if it became regular, even just monthly)

[@Crowbars2]

3:26 - I love his reaction here! He's like Excellent flavour, *_EXCELLENT_*

[@Will140f]

This was so cute. I love the regular stuff but every now and then it's nice to see your family

[@tlhaymore]

My favorite video to date. Your father in law made me smile ear to ear. I wish you and you family all the best.

[@allysonadame1841]

I love that you got him decked out in your merch. 😂 Product placement!

[@gw6667]

Vietnam: Morgenthaler did a sweet corn milk iced coffee, you could rift that and make an alcohol version. Other flavor considerations would be perilla, cilantro, coconut, sweetened condensed milk, lemongrass, lime...

[@arunandre]

As someone of half Indian descent, this one was brilliant.

[@thomaspolk7416]

That Viceroy's Old Fashioned is *very* tempting, and so easy! I plan on giving that a try for sure.

[@TonyGlock9413]

Your family is so cute. I hope many of your fans have experience with Tumeric and someone has some advice on how to get the stains out! Great drinks as always. I look forward to trying some of the easier ones.

[@Bo_Lew]

favorite episode yet, and that's saying a lot!

[@kevinpoff45]

Hear, hear!

[@rileeparrott4746]

If you’re family is into it, I’d love to see more of them. They are adorable! Also Japan has a lot of cool flavors that Americans don’t often see. Could be a cool episode

[@G.T.01]

Love your father-in-law guesting, great idea to win him over with indian-spiced cocktails. Hope they have a great time visiting, and wish them the best :)

[@danw8012]

Ah, the family behind the man in front of the camera. It's fantastic being a dad!😁 Congratulations I'm Australian 🦘🇦🇺. Any chance you could do a cocktail using Bundaberg Rum if I sent you some?

[@dochtuirrussell]

As the second husband, I struggled to connect with my father-in-law. Me, active duty at the time, and him, Vietnam vet, was not helping. But once he learned I had vast knowledge of Scotch and Irish whisk(e)y, I became likable then progressing on. 20 years later and this episode reminded me of my journey of acceptance. Thank you.

[@JoyJoyforeverr]

This is so wholesome! Taking notes on how to keep my in laws happy when they visit 👀

[@cosmogang]

I love that you have your father in law on the episode. He was great

[@ShugoAWay]

"Thank you please come again" 😆

[@JaredLS10]

You have a adorable daughter, glad you were able to make this video with your father in law. Cheers.

[@joydipchoudhury5956]

As an Indian, it's pretty cool to see some Indian spice cocktails, I didn't know they were a thing.

[@jstaatzy5606]

Loved this. I had a couple of moments that I couldn't help but to laugh out loud. Nice to see a personal touch to this episode. 👌

[@Bloodlvst]

I'd love to see you do a Canada episode! Maple is good in so many things as long as you make it yourself! The fake, overly strong maple you find in pre-made drinks just doesn't cut it. :)

[@krispydunts1665]

maple bacon flavoured alcohol? count me right in!

[@bruceharlick3322]

Love the live tasting notes, Nick! Good job on impressing the father-in-law

[@etcetera662]

Coconut, tamarind, and lemongrass are staples in Thai and other south-east asian cuisines. I could imagine a well-executed cocktail based off of those flavors being incredible.

[@Thesotochannelblock]

I love your videos! Being Greek, I have tried to come up with my own cocktail using Ouzo. I have tried many different versions, and I lower the amount of Ouzo each time because it overpowers everything. Even 1/2 ounce is overpowering. I would LOVE to see you take on ouzo cocktails. If you want another idea....Mastiha! it's also Greek alcohol that is sweet. I would be super curious to see what you come up with.

[@TheWeePearl]

The color on the first 2 were gorgeous! I love using turmeric in cocktails. I think a little black pepper in that gin and tonic would be nice too

[@fiveoctaves]

Many years ago I had an excellent cocktail made with turmeric and I had completely forgotten about it. I will definitely be trying these.

[@JohnScarrott]

Maybe try something with Cardamom. I have Sacred Cardamom Gin and it's a really good drink to have before or with a curry. I also have Indian Summer Gin and of course Ophir Gin, both also spice based.

[@dannyk1818]

This was honestly amazing I’d love to see more cocktails like this (plus for having the father-in-law to judge with). More specifically I love the idea for a batched Old Fashioned, I like making a batched Manhattan, so I’m definitely trying this out! Also I know more people have said it but bump for baking soda, white wine vinegar, abrasive scrubber (& patience) to get those turmeric stains out!

[@pokeycola670]

Love this episode, thanks for the huge grins! I too have in-laws; one of whom can drink, one which cannot. His face when after a small beer or two I offer the mother-in-law a cocktail is garnish-worthy...

[@MrMoney331]

I loved this and all the drinks look amazing! Your father in law is the best!

[@fredericohakamine372]

In-law who shows up, wears the swag, and has good taste. That the trifecta!

[@SanTM]

I'm British Indian, and the Dishoom cocktails with their food are excellent. Not sure I could bring myself to make Indian spiced ingredients though... Nice video

[@snowdjagha]

Extra points with the in-law means extra points with the wifey. Nicely played, Mr. Nick! Honestly loved the video.

[@catherinem254]

This was so sweet and wholesome.

[@luceaschild]

These cocktails were so very interesting. Definitely will be trying the Viceroy Old Fashioned. Love the idea of Culturally inspired cocktails.

[@mkeider1]

I like the idea of spiced cocktails it seems an interesting way to add flavors. It was cool the see a sponsorship by The Spice House, they are really good they have a shop near where I grew up.

[@cormacaroni3462]

Hey Nick! I’m a long-time Tokyo resident and cocktail nerd. Would love to see you take on some more Japanese-inspired cocktails with ingredients I can get here. The ‘Japanese Art of the Cocktail’ book by the Katana Kitten guy, Masahiro Urushido might be a good place to start.

[@alexgullett7144]

This is absolutely fantastic. Thank you for the well-rounded approach to cocktails outside of most western experience.

[@michellemcgough7476]

Really innovative. Loved the infusion hack too. Cheers!

[@josephparent2628]

I would love to see North African/Middle Eastern/Central Asian inspired cocktails. There are a lot of spirits made by non-muslims in those areas that deserve some spotlight attention

[@ScienceBang]

How sweet!

[@damianthorne7495]

We need more of your father in law!

[@yusufbanna]

this spiced cocktails are awesome!

[@juliegolick]

Ahhhhhh your daughter is adorable!!!

[@Ceejage]

This is why I love your videos and channel. So comforting and the right amount of inspiration to get me to try some of these cocktails and drinks. One idea I had just when watching. You could get followers of the channel to submit some of their own creations and you could try and improve them. Anyways, thanks again for your videos.

[@shura0107]

I'd like to suggest the lonkero, or Finnish long drink. Gin + grapefruit soda, similar to a Paloma or Greyhound.

[@100iloff]

This doing cocktails related to a certain region is a great format. Might I suggest another one where it's like a tour of Europe or something? You know, different things from different parts. That could be fun.

[@GranTruismo4head]

Nick this kind of video was great, please try to do more cocktails of the world with different spices! These are great looking cocktails.

[@KapustaCuber]

Perfect timing- spent this week thinking about how to turn tikka masala into a drink and this should be great inspiration. Thanks!

[@lpbouchard14]

That was really nice to watch. Would like to try those drinks! Great job!

[@treyellis3]

What a gentleman

[@Naverin3]

This is so wholesome AND I LOVE IT!

[@vader721]

Would love to see like a middle eastern style cocktails, Greek style cocktails, or even oceanic style cocktails.

[@kibo8206]

this was one of the cutest things I've ever watched

[@TheMgarofalo]

More guest tasters! That was great

[@ShootMyMonkey]

I distinctly remember the one time I went to The Aviary in Chicago, there was one cocktail for which I cannot remember the name (it's been over 7 years), but it had a distinctly "garam masala"-like flavor to it with notes of cloves and cinnamon and cardamom. I wish I could remember the drink name, because it would have been a perfect fit for this theme.

[@adashofbitter]

Dave Arnold's rapid tumeric gin is the MVP of that book and there are a lot of contenders.

[@aedanwells7774]

Love the video, adventurous and special cocktails are quite intriguing!

[@billgardner6516]

Nice! I enjoyed the episode with your father-in-law. Well done.

[@nurmijo]

Super wholesome :)

[@alohava]

None of those cocktails sound particularly tasty to me, but I really admire the way you've adapted them to the tastes of your guest! Very hospitable of you.

[@SudhanshuPathania]

This one is my favourite episode ever

[@rectangleboy]

i've noticed with certain funnels that they'll make a perfect seal with the vessels they're in (especially metal-glass). Lifting them up or getting a funnel with a channel in the side will help the overflowing.

[@icetiger-4760]

Not gonna lie, your father-in-law seems like a nice guy. Hope you and your family, in-laws included, have a wonderful 2022!~

[@Chervor97]

Amazing, do one for argentina!

[@gasolinelovingtako2692]

Korean cocktails! That would be super interesting.

[@artirony410]

yeah there's a lot of stuff you could do with soju or maybe some kind of spicy gochujang syrup

[@trynottoshine]

Love this. Making it this weekend!

[@lynkrig5635]

Old boy got a handsome family and his daughter is crazy cute

[@elbrauer]

That adictivo stuff is really good. Like crazy good.

[@emiliotamez40]

I've always wanted to see some cocktails made with Mexican dried chiles. There's an intense variety of complex flavors that could make for interesting cocktails. Couple bars in NYC do this, but it's not a common thing to see online.

[@MysticJhn]

Your daughter is absolutely adorable. Turmeric looking like baby carrots really surprised me. You know, I've cooked with turmeric plenty of times before, but only ever used it as the typical dried powder. I never gave it an ounce of thought of where it's derived from, and if you had asked me before, I probably would have assumed it was just some ground seed or pod or something like finely ground pepper. That turmeric plant, however, looked more like a cross between carrots and ginger.

[@Safaid862]

Lets just say this was an EXCELLENT video

[@sailgurl]

He's a Desi FIL just give him a Johnny Walker Black and call it a day. Also I love that you have a KLM business class Delft Blue house on the shelf! That's the most Desi thing EVER! LOVE IT!

[@dive150]

Awesome video!

[@filipczak71]

Try to make the best Polish cocktail - double vodka with triple vodka, no ice ;)

[@lazyluke2773]

Awesome video. Could you do one around Greek culture? I would love to see yogurt cocktails.

[@akamiguelsanchez9985]

Impressing an in-law is tough but impressing an Indian in=law? Godspeed friend, I know that challenge well

[@mikew2412]

I'd love to see something made with Jamaican jerk spices!

[@andrewcrighton4325]

Super fun video!

[@stevensubra5898]

Will try this soon!

[@djdsf]

At 5:50 this man's eyes said "oh snap" when he heard Gin & Tonic

[@Starryeyeddreamer2001]

The take five music got my attention

[@gateauxq4604]

‘Here’s my FIL, here’s the baby, here’s the merch’ that’s how you effectively market on KZbin!

[@dylann6800]

I loved this video!

[@micheleb.3423]

Thank you for inspiring me! About turmeric gin.. Is it a bad idea to preserve it in the sifon? I left it bottled on the bar for a week but it lost the beautiful bright color..

[@NiranjanNanda]

Thank you for sharing these; I am gonna try these next week. You can try some more cocktails like - pani poori margarita - pan margarita - a moonshine cocktail ( sorry forgetting its name) with turmeric served with ice cubes made with ginger and honey 😃 I am surprised on a fact that he didn’t stop you heating honey at that high temperature (as per Indian Ayurvedic system honey shouldn’t be heated beyond ~30-35 degree centigrade coz it produces toxins at higher temperatures)….for my cocktail needs I always prepare honey syrup with lukewarm water

[@ShootMyMonkey]

Here in Redmond, WA, there is one of those "eclectic"/"modern" Indian restaurants where they serve a rye whiskey-based Pani poori... I have to admit I've never tried it, but it does sound intriguing. Also, there is no actual truth to the belief that toxins are created by heating honey above 95F -- if that was true, your own body heat would make honey poisonous... What happens is that some of the water-soluble antioxidants and antimicrobial compounds start to break down (i.e., it basically becomes sugar water at that point). It's the same thing that happens when you warm fruit juices.

[@NiranjanNanda]

@@ShootMyMonkey wow! whiskey based pani poori indeed sounds intriguing…I will try that some time. The other cocktails I mentioned above are probably served at a NYC bar. About honey high temperature you may be right…but there’s a difference between your body producing toxins vs you inducing toxin; the latter can be bad. Anyways I just prep my honey syrup cold brew style 😃

[@ronitsharma5377]

Hey nice cocktails with different spices and ideas. Definitely going to try these alliance three. A one question I’m really looking forward to ask u is- How many times that I can use that singel NO2 or CO2 cartridge in soda siphon. Like. you used that one NO2 cartridge for infusion of turmeric into gin so can I use it for another time (if yes) than How many times?? Or no?? (I’ve to use another one another infusion) Cheera 🥂