If Your IPL Team Were A Cocktail, What Would It Be?

Last Updated:April 23, 2026, 22:56 IST

From Mumbai Indians to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, discover cocktails inspired by IPL teams that capture their personality, style, and on-field vibe.

From bold blends to classic pours, these cocktails capture the spirit, style, and swagger of your favourite IPL teams.

The Indian Premier League isn’t just cricket, it’s theatre. It’s swagger, strategy, last-over drama, and personalities that feel larger than life. And much like a well-crafted cocktail, every team brings its own blend of intensity, flair, and character to the field.

This season, we’re decoding that energy, pairing iconic IPL teams with cocktails that capture their spirit, style, and unmistakable vibe.

Mumbai Indians — The Smooth Operator

Clinical, composed, and built on legacy, the Mumbai Indians are all about consistency with quiet dominance.

Cocktail Match: Apricot & Chai Highball

A refined blend that balances warmth and freshness, just like Mumbai’s calculated game.

Ingredients:

Chivas Regal XV – 40ml

Apricot & Chai – 100ml

Soda Water – 40ml

Method:

Prepare the apricot & chai infusion by boiling water with chopped apricots and chai. Strain, sweeten, and cool. Build in a highball glass with ice, top with soda, and garnish with an orange slice.

Mumbai Indians — Effortless

Smooth, luxe, and a little unexpected, just like MI at their best. Not your usual pick, but when it works, it really works. Light yet powerful, it mirrors their calm confidence and ability to flip the game in style.

It’s the kind of drink that feels effortless but you know there’s serious game behind it.

Ingredients

35 ml Hendrick’s Gin

35 g sorbet

50 ml prosecco (25 ml in the mixture, 25 ml to top up)

5 ml double cream (optional)

Method

Add Hendrick’s Gin, sorbet, 25 ml prosecco, and double cream (if using) to a shaker. Shake lightly until smooth and creamy. Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass and top with the remaining prosecco.

Kolkata Knight Riders — The Drama Kings

Unpredictable, bold, and never short of flair, the Kolkata Knight Riders thrive on spectacle.

Cocktail Match: Classic Whisky Sour Twist

Sharp, theatrical, and layered, this drink mirrors KKR’s highs and surprises.

Ingredients:

Chivas Regal XV – 50ml

Lemon Juice – 20ml

Sugar Syrup – 20ml

Bitters – 2 dashes

Egg White – 1

Method:

Dry shake, then shake with ice. Strain into a rocks glass and garnish with a lemon slice and cherry.

Delhi Capitals — The New-Age Disruptor

Young, energetic, and always evolving, the Delhi Capitals bring fresh intensity to the game.

Cocktail Match: Strawberry Ginger Fizz

Vibrant, punchy, and slightly unexpected, just like Delhi’s fearless approach.

Ingredients:

Beefeater Pink Strawberry – 50ml

Lime Juice – 20ml

Fresh Ginger Syrup – 10ml

Ginger Beer

Method:

Shake and serve over ice. Top with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wheel.

Delhi Capitals — Cranberry Fizz

Fresh, youthful, and still figuring out its final form. It’s bright, a little tangy, and has that “this could go either way” energy. There’s promise in every sip, a sense that something exciting is building. That’s DC: full of potential, moments of brilliance, and always on the edge of something bigger.

Ingredients:

50 ml Hendrick’s Gin

100 ml cranberry juice

50 ml sparkling wine

Cucumber slices, mint sprig, and fresh cranberries

Method

Build in a highball glass with ice, stir lightly, and garnish generously with cucumber, mint, and cranberries for that seasonal flourish.

Sunrisers Hyderabad — The Balanced Performer

Calm yet powerful, the Sunrisers Hyderabad are all about steady impact.

Cocktail Match: Lillet Summer Spritz

Light, refreshing, and effortlessly balanced, perfect for a team that plays the long game.

Ingredients:

Lillet

Sparkling Water / Wine / Lemonade

Berries, Cucumber, Citrus

Method:

Pour over ice in a wine glass, top with bubbles, and garnish with fresh elements.

Lucknow Super Giants — The Wild Card

Dynamic and unpredictable, the Lucknow Super Giants bring bold energy to every match.

Cocktail Match: Jackfruit Gin Smash

Tropical, experimental, and exciting, this one’s not afraid to stand out.

Ingredients:

Monkey 47 Gin – 60ml

Lime Juice – 15ml

Fresh Jackfruit

Mint Leaves

Method:

Muddle, shake, and serve fresh with lime garnish.

Chennai Super Kings — The Classic Legend

Timeless, dependable, and loved across generations, the Chennai Super Kings are cricketing comfort at its best.

Cocktail Match: Jameson Ginger & Lime (JGL)

Simple, crisp, and always satisfying—just like CSK’s style of play.

Ingredients:

Jameson – 45ml

Ginger Ale

Lime Wedge

Method:

Build over ice in a highball glass and finish with a squeeze of lime.

Chennai Super Kings — Iconic

Timeless, composed, and borderline iconic. This is not a drink that follows trends—it is the standard. Much like MS Dhoni quietly controlling a chase, this cocktail is simple but flawless in execution. Crisp, refreshing, and always delivering, no matter the situation. You don’t question it, you trust it.

Ingredients

50 ml Hendrick’s Gin

150 ml premium tonic water

3 thin cucumber rounds

Method

Fill a highball glass generously with ice. Add Hendrick’s Gin and top with tonic water. Stir gently and garnish with cucumber slices.

Rajasthan Royals — The Quiet Strategist

Understated, elegant, and quietly confident, the Rajasthan Royals let their game do the talking.

Cocktail Match: Classic Negroni-Style Serve

Balanced, bold, and sophisticated—this one rewards those who appreciate nuance.

Ingredients:

Idaaya – 30ml

Campari – 30ml

Sweet Vermouth – 30ml

Method:

Stir with ice, strain over a large cube, and garnish with orange peel.

Rajasthan Royals

Simple, no-nonsense, and surprisingly effective. It doesn’t try to overcomplicate things, and that’s its strength. RR has always been about backing raw talent and letting it shine, and this drink mirrors that perfectly. Familiar, dependable, and capable of pulling off a surprise win when you least expect it.

Ingredients:

50 ml Grant’s Triple Wood Blended Scotch Whisky

150 ml cola

Orange wedge (for garnish)

Method

Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour in 50 ml of Grant’s Triple Wood Blended Scotch Whisky. Top up with cola and stir gently. Garnish with a fresh orange wedge and serve.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru — The Showstopper

Passionate, expressive, and impossible to ignore, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru are all about making a statement.

Cocktail Match: Coconut Mint Whisky Smash

Bold yet smooth, with a refreshing twist—just like RCB’s high-energy persona.

Ingredients:

The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve – 50ml

Coconut Water – 37.5ml

Lime Wedges

Simple Syrup

Mint Leaves

Method:

Muddle lime, mint, and syrup. Shake with whisky, pour over ice, and top with coconut water.

Royal Challengers Bangalore – Bold

Bold, intense, and full of character, this one carries weight. It’s rich, layered, and built on legacy, just like RCB’s lineup of superstars over the years. Every sip feels like it’s building up to something big… and that’s exactly the RCB experience. High expectations, emotional investment, flashes of brilliance, and a whole lot of passion. Dramatic? Yes. Worth it? Also yes.

Ingredients:

2 parts Monkey Shoulder

¼ part simple syrup

2 dashes Angostura bitters

Orange zest (optional, for garnish)

Method

Add Monkey Shoulder, simple syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass. Fill with ice and stir until well chilled. Strain into a glass over ice, garnish with an orange twist if desired, and serve.

From classic blends to bold infusions, these cocktails capture what makes each IPL team unforgettable. Because in cricket as in cocktails, it’s all about the mix: the balance of power, personality, and that one defining twist.

So the next time your team takes the field, you know what to sip on.