Strawberry and Basil Cosmopolitan  Ketel One Vodka, Homemade Crème de Cacao, Basil, Strawberry, Cranberry, Lime, Ground Pepper Cocktail created at The Blue Bar, Taj Palace Hotel New Delhi by Joel Scholtens Lindsay in 2020 Instagram @joel_scholtens_lindsay This Cocktail was a part of the Martini's section of the Blue Bar 2020 Winter Cocktail Menu Martini. This was the first serious post-Covid Lock-down Cocktail menu for the Blue Bar. prior we had just had small simplistic menus to minimise costs. It was initially planned for a pre covid Cocktail menu that never eventuated. Th ..read more

Erotic Play Date Date infused El Ron Prohibido Rum, Dark Chocolate infused Grey Goose Vodka, Espresso, Homemade Black Tea Syrup, Erdinger Weiss Beer. Melted Dark and white Chocolate on top. A request for a creative Coffee Cocktail. The Cocktail was created at The Blue Bar, Taj Palace Hotel New Delhi in 2021 by Joel Scholtens Lindsay Instagram @joel_scholtens_lindsay. This Cocktail was an off Menu request for a creative Coffee Cocktail. The guest usually drank Espresso Martini's but wanted something new and innovative. So obviously, Coffee, in this case, Esspresso, was the starting point for ..read more

Samari Prayer Martin Millers Gin, Homemade Matcha Syrup, Jasmine Tea, Nimbu Lime, Lotus Bitters by Sakurafresh. Cocktail created at the Blue Bar, Taj Palace Hotel New Delhi by Joel Scholtens Lindsay in 2021 Instagram @joel_scholtens_lindsay  One of my best friends in about year 4 or 5 at primary school was a kid named Martin Miller, so every time I see this bottle, it brings back memories of when he came to Luna Park for my birthday and going to Luna Park for your birthday was pretty special.  Martin Millers is widely regarded as the world's first super-premium Gin; at ..read more

Ginger and Raspberry Margarita Patron Silver Tequila, Cointreau, Lime, Raspberry, Ginger and a Salt Rim. Ginger and Raspberry Margarita - Patron Silver Tequila, Cointreau, Lime, Raspberry, Ginger and a Salt Rim. The Cocktail was created at The Blue Bar, Taj Palace Hotel New Delhi, in 2021 by Joel Scholtens Lindsay. I am claiming the creation of a Cocktail that, in truth, is a relatively simple twist on a Margarita; Ginger and Raspberry is an excellent combination, so it's used a lot in cocktail. The truth is Someone has probably created this Cocktail before me; Someone will pro ..read more

Hobbits Sour Walnut infused Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey, New Zealand, Avocado, Lemon, Mint, Egg Whites, Homemade Blue Bar House Bitters. Gold Confectionery Sugar balls on the side of the Glass. A twist on a Whiskey Sour. Hobbits Sour - Walnut infused Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey, New Zealand, Avocado, Lemon, Mint, Egg Whites, Homemade Blue Bar House Bitters.  Cocktail Created at The Blue Bar, Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi by Joel Scholtens Lindsay. Instagram @joel_scholtens_lindsay I get called in early one day to make some Cocktails for the launch of the Connaug ..read more

Basil Highball Balvenie 12-year-old Single Malt Whisky, Blue Bar Citrus Cordial Number 3, Basil Tea soda, Orange and Lemon Twists. Cocktail created at The Blue Bar, Taj Palace Hotel New Delhi by Joel Scholtens Lindsay in 2020 Instagram @joel_scholtens_lindsay A Twist on a Whisky Highball Cocktail is a Highball Cocktail with a beautiful Basil element. The Highball Cocktail is extremely popular currently, and I was extremely pleased with this variation. Balvenie is also a brilliant Single Malt for mixing Cocktails. Cocktail Recipe Ingredients 60mls Balvenie 12-year-old Single Malt Whisky ..read more

Black and Apricot Forrest Dark Chocolate Infused Ketel One Vodka, Kailua, Cherry, Apricot, and White Chocolate.  Cocktail created at The Blue Bar Taj Palace Hotel by Joel Scholtens Lindsay in 2020 Instagram @joel_scholtens_lindsay A Cocktail inspired by Black Forrest cake with the addition of Apricot. Cocktail Recipes Ingredients 45mls Dark Chocolate Infused Ketel One Vodka,  15mls Kailua,  6 Cherries  20mls Apricot Puree Grated White chocolate Glass Luigi Bormioli Coupe Glass Mixology Muddle 6 cherries add 45mls Dark Chocolate Infused Ketel One Vodka,  ..read more

Spicy Porn Star Vanilla Infused Grey Goose Vodka, English Mustard, Passionfruit, Tobasco, Homemade Fennel Seed Syrup. A spicy Cocktail created at The Blue Bar Taj Palace Hotel New Delhi by Joel Scholtens Lindsay Instagram @joel_scholtens_lindsay This Cocktail has 2 common ingredients with a Porn Star Martini. The Additional ingredients give this Cocktail a completely different feel. Cocktail RecipeIngredients Vanilla Infused Grey Goose Vodka,  1 Bar spoon English Mustard,  20mls Passionfruit Puree 2 dashes of Tobasco Sauce 15mls Homemade Fennel Seed Syrup. Glass RCR Crystal Tea cup ..read more

Forrest Martini Bombay Sapphire Gin, Dolin Dry Vermouth, Pernod Wash, Basil and an Edinger Weiss Beer and Elder Flower Foam, Finished with Ground Pepper. Cocktail Created by Rajesh Kumar and Joel Scholtens Lindsay at the Rick's Bar, Taj Mahal Hotel, Mansingh Road New Delhi in 2019,   1 When Rajesh made the original Forrest Martini, I was stunned it hadn't been approved for the Machan Cocktail Menu. The Cocktail was delicious; unfortunately, Rajesh used Egg Whites. In Older traditional hotels in India, eggs aren't promoted.  I reduced the Pernod to a simple Wash and ad ..read more

Bachata Walnut and Raisin infused Bacardi Oro Rum, Martini Fiero, Blue Cheese Bitters, Orange Twist, topped with a Honey, Mulled Red Wine Foam. The Bachata Cocktail was created for the Aperitivo Section of The Blue Bar Winter 2020 Cocktail Menu by Joel Scholtens Lindsay at the Taj Palace Hotel New Delhi. The Batacha is a Latin Dance from the Dominican Republic, so it seemed like a good name for a rum-based Cocktail. The Bachata Cocktail was never a best-seller; however, it did get regular re-orders. The Raisin and Walnut infused Rum worked exceptionally well with the citrussy Martini Fiero ..read more