Jaggery Lime Cocktail: whisky or rum with tonic
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The Jaggery Lime Cocktail is 25 ml Swa Jaggery syrup, 60 ml whisky or rum and 5 ml lemon juice mixed with ice and topped with 150 ml tonic water or soda, served in chilled glasses. The syrup works with many spirits and takes about two minutes.
Why does this recipe work?
Jaggery adds a deep, caramel sweetness without refined sugar flavour. With a little lemon and tonic it becomes a dry, easy long drink that suits both whisky and rum.
Where does it fit on a bar menu?
Jaggery syrup also makes a chilled lemonade in summer, so one bottle can serve both a cocktail line and a non-alcoholic one. Browse more options in the flavour range.
See how Swa works with the bar, or browse more Swa recipes.Frequently asked questions
Whisky or rum?
Both work. Whisky gives a smoky, warm drink; rum gives a rounder, sweeter one.
Can I serve it as a lemonade?
Yes. The original notes that jaggery syrup suits chilled summer lemonades; leave out the spirit and add more lemon and soda.
Tonic or soda?
Tonic adds bitterness that balances the jaggery; soda keeps it simpler and sweeter.
Swa Artisanal Syrups is made in Bangalore by a team of women who believe Indian flavours deserve a place behind every bar and coffee counter. From Kokam off the Konkan coast to Nannari from Tamil Nadu, every syrup is preservative-free, naturally made, and built for the craft professional. Swa works with cafes, bars, restaurants, and hotels across India.
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