Terrific Troika

Recently got invited to Troika in Indiranagar on the 100 feet road for a cocktail making workshop by Rohan Carvalho of Bar Square India. Currently bar tending is still emerging as a profession and hence the need for an institute that could impart, knowledge to all those who decide to walk this road. Established due to their passion for bartending, flairing and training, Bar Square evolved. It is the brain child of two of Indias finest bartending champions: Rohan Carvalho (Ambassador of WFA: World Flair Association) & Shawn D’souza (1st Indian representative for BMGP in Italy). With numerous certifications, awards, fantastic reference, knowhow and international experience supporting them, Bar–Square is a well recognised institute to impart knowledge in the bartending space.

I tried my hand at making one of the signature cocktails too. The one I chose was the Caipiroska which provided for a refreshingly cool and scintillatingly heady sensation. Wondering about the ingredients? Here they are - 

• 45 ml vodka
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 3-4 mint leaves
• 5-6 lemon chunks

Wondering about the method to create the perfect Caipiroska? Here it is:

• Put lemon chunks, mint leaves and brown sugar in a glass and muddle them well. 
• Fill the glass with crushed ice
• Pour vodka on top.
• Yes, it's that simple! 
• Use old fashioned glass for serving
• Garnish it with sprigs of mint!

Rohan Carvalho of Bar Square was very jovial, friendly and approachable. He ensured we enjoyed making the cocktails with basic ingredients which are available everywhere. The confidence which this event instilled in me made sure that a teetotaller like me could also make perfect cocktails! 

There was more to the evening as we also explored the culinary delights of Troika. Troika houses the perfect blend of spirits, food and an open sky! We indulged in our senses in their extensive array of beverages and an exquisite spread of global cuisines ranging from Coastal to Oriental to Mediterranean, along with a live interactive Kitchen. 

Some of my favorites were Chicken Fa Fa, Za'tar chicken, Chicken Espetada in Starters and Tai Chi Chicken, Chicken Pan Fried Noodles and Malabar Prawn Curry among main course. In desserts, my favorite was Banoffee Pie which is short crust pastry filled with caramelized bananas in condensed milk, topped with sweet cream! It is recipe from England and was perfectly wonderful here too! 

Troika is definitely a must visit to experience the high life in Bangalore in luxury and style! 

For Reservations:

Phone: 080 61344890

Address: Above Zaica, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore (Next to Starbucks)