Himalayan Mist

The HIMALAYAN MIST is a blue, peach-flavored vodka cocktail associated largely with restaurants serving Indian food. I re-created this recipe from a local Indian restaurant’s menu by using their same ingredients, but reduced the sweetness. The end result was 100% better. It’s a perfect fit for spicy food, a refreshing summer drink, or just a good starter drink.

Requirements: Vodka, peach schnapps, Blue Curacao, lime juice

• 3 oz. (2 jiggers) vodka
• 3/4 oz. (1 pony) peach schnapps
• 3/4 oz. (1 pony) Blue Curacao
• 3/4 oz. (1 pony) lime juice (or one half large lime)

Fill a shaker with ice and combine all ingredients. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds. Strain into a martini glass and serve “up”. You may garnish with a lemon wheel or wedge and squeeze into drink for some added tartness.

Comments: If interested, the restaurant recipe for the Himalayan Mist called for Sour Mix, which is easily made at home with equal parts simple syrup, lime juice & lemon juice. I was happy with just lime juice because both liqueurs are already sweet. Peach schnapps and Blue Curacao are two inexpensive liqueurs that I’ve run across in several cocktail recipes. Peach schnapps in particular combines well with vodka.