5 Cashew feni cocktails to make at home

Cashew feni is a spirit made from fermented locally grown cashew fruit from Goa. It proudly holds the distinction of being the first liquor in India to be granted Geographical Indication (GI) status. Just like tequila, which can only be produced in a specific region of Mexico, Cognac is allocated to a particular region in France. Cashew feni can only be made in Goa, India. Initially, it came under the Country Liquor Act. However, recognising its cultural and historical significance, it identifies itself as the “Heritage spirit of Goa”. However, the unfortunate part is that it is still only available for sale in Goa. Additionally, this has also played a significant role in limiting the use of cashew feni in cocktails. As a matter of fact, there are hardly any cashew feni cocktails.

Many people are confused about how to drink cashew feni. The best way to enjoy cashew feni is to pair it with Limca and lime, which is the most recommended method by many. During my visits to bars in Goa, cashew feni cocktails have always been underappreciated. Every table asking for a cashew feni cocktail was told to have it with Limca. And I found a bottle of Limca on my table too ;). Not that it’s a bad combination, but then there are some beautiful cocktails with cashew feni that could be served as well. Yeah, you need to go that extra mile to make it. Here, we present five cashew feni cocktails that can be easily made at home, not only tasting great but also being easy to prepare.

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1. A simple cocktail with cashew feni

This is a simple and easy refreshing cocktail with cashew feni to make. You could make this at home with minimal effort. Please don’t let the ingredients in it deceive you. It does play a vital role in enhancing the flavour of the cashew feni and does not overpower it. A great entry-level summer cocktail to try if you have no bartending skills at all 😉

cocktail ingredients

1. Cashew feni
2. Fresh lime
3. Sugar Syrup
4. Angostura Bitters
5. Fresh mint
6. Ice

Bar equipment

1. Measuring Jigger
2. Cocktail Glass
3. Julep Sterainer

Cashew Feni Cocktail Recipe

1. Squeeze 3 lime wedges into a cocktail glass
2. Add 60 ml of cashew feni to it
3. Fill the cocktail shaker with ice and add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters.
4. Now add 3 sprigs of mint leaves on top of the ice and close the cocktail shaker
5. Shake the cocktail shaker well
6. Open the cocktail shaker and strain the cocktail using a julep strainer over a cocktail glass
7. Habibi! Welcome to the cashew feni world of cocktail 🙂

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2. Cashew Feni with orange juice and tonic water

Here is a fruity and simple cocktail with cashew feni and orange juice. It has a very fruity flavour. A simple shaken cocktail that can be made at home. The notes of the feni complement the orange juice, which is furthermore enhanced by the sweet-sour flavours from the lime and sugar. Giving it a nice, balanced, floral taste. And a hint of tanginess. The tonic acts like icing on the cake. A nice refreshing cocktail which needs no occasion.

Cocktail ingredients

1. Cashew Feni
2. Honey
3. Fresh Lime
4. Orange juice
5. Tonic water
6. Ice

Bar equipment

1. Measuring Jigger
2. Bar Spoon
3. Julep Strainer
4. Tall Glass

Cashew Feni Cocktail Recipe

1. Add 2 bar spoon of commercial honey to a cocktail shaker
2. Squeeze and drop 3 fresh lime wedges into the cocktail shaker
3. Now give a gentle stir to it, making sure the honey doesn’t stick to the bottom of the cocktail shaker
4. Drop 60ml of fresh orange juice into the cocktail shaker
5. And now add 60 ml of cashew feni to it and fill the cocktail shaker with ice
6. Close the cocktail shaker and give it a nice shake
7. Open the cocktail shaker and strain the cocktail over a tall glass with ice using a julep strainer
8. And there you have it, one fantastic cocktail with cashew feni

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3. Cashew Feni with bell pepper

I would love to call this one a dark horse. Most of the cocktails we make here are of high quality. But this one turned out to be exceptional. The flavour of the bell pepper was in perfect symphony with the notes from the cashew feni. And the triple sec syrup gave it that hint of orange flavour. A nice refreshing cocktail with a hint of tropical flavour. A simple refreshing cocktail that you can enjoy any time of the year. You indeed don’t need an occasion to have this cocktail.

Cocktail Ingredients

1. Cashew feni
2. Yellow Bell Pepper
3. Triple Sec Syrup
4. Fresh Lime
5. Ice

Bar Equipment

1. Measuring jigger
2. Muddler
3. Bar Spoon
4. Cocktail Glass

Cashew feni cocktail recipe

1. Add 7 cut pieces of yellow bell pepper to a Cocktail glass
2. Squeeze 3 lime wedges and drop them into the cocktail glass
3. Add 15 ml of triple sec syrup and muddle
4. Fill the cocktail shaker with ice and add 60 ml of Cashew Feni
5. Close the cocktail Shaker and shake well
6. Open the cocktail shaker and strain the drink over a cocktail glass
7. Habibi! You just made yourself one fantastic cocktail with cashew feni

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4. Cashew Feni With Fresh Passion Fruit And Pineapple Juice

If you’re looking for a great summer cocktail with cashew feni, this cocktail would be a perfect fit. The proof lies in the making of the cocktail. It was made in the scorching heat. The fresh ingredients did the magic, and it turned out to be a super refreshing cocktail. The combination of fresh passion fruit and pineapple juice was well accepted by cashew feni, making it a super summer cocktail with cashew feni.

Cocktail Ingredients

1. Cashew Feni
2. Sugar
3. Fresh Lime
4. Fresh Passion fruit
5. Pineapple Juice
6. Ice

Bar Equipment

1. Measuring Jigger
2. Bar Spoon
3. Julep strainer
4. Old Fashioned Glass

Cashew Feni Cocktail Recipe

1. Add one bar spoon of sugar to a cocktail shaker.
2. Squeeze and add 3 fresh lime wedges to the shaker.
3. Now add one whole passion fruit and 60ml of Pineapple juice it.
4. Add 50ml of cashew feni and ice to the shaker
5. Close the shaker and give it a hard shake
6. Open the cocktail shaker and strain the cocktail over a whiskey glass using a julep strainer
7. Walla! You just made yourself a great summer cocktail

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5. Cashew feni with Kokum Syrup

A simple cashew feni cocktail with kokum and jalapeno. This feni cocktail was crafted with the “Tambde Rossa” cocktail of St. Joseph, an iconic bar in Goa, in mind. It was a request from Neha, a subscriber from our YouTube channel. Since we hadn’t taken any approval from the bar and didn’t want to run into any controversy, we came up with our version of a spiced-up cashew feni cocktail with kokum. All we did was switch certain ingredients here and there, but made sure it turned out to be one pizzazz cocktail with cashew feni.

Cocktail ingredients

1. Cashew feni
2. Jalapeno & Jalapeno Brine
3. Sugar
4. Fresh Lime
5. Kokum Syrup
6. Limca

Bar Equipment

1. Measuring Jigger
2. Bar Spoon
3. Muddler
4. Tall Glass

Cashew Feni Cocktail recipe

1. Add 3 jalapenos along with 10ml of jalapeno brine to a tall glass.
2. Add one cube of sugar or one bar spoon of refined sugar to the Jalapeno.
3. Gentke muddle the entire ingredients
4. Pour in 10 ml of lime juice and 20 ml of kokum syrup
5. Now add ice to the glass and pour in 50 ml of cashew feni and stir the drink
6. Top up with Limca
7. Walla! One pizazz spicy cocktail with cashew feni is up for grabs 😉

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Making cocktails has not only been fun but also a profession. Cocktails are now a serious business. Innovation is the new norm for cocktail making. Bartenders have gone berserk or even overboard when it comes to cocktail innovation. However, at Cocktail Monk, we strive to keep things as simple as possible. A place where we can share some light on bartending and cocktails. It’s a stepping stone for all the rookies looking to graduate in cocktails and for anyone who enjoys great-tasting and simple cocktails, which you could make at home 🙂 Above, we have mentioned five easy cashew feni cocktails which you could make at your convenience 🙂

Cheers!

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