Zero-proof spirit, citrus, green chili, passion fruit & black salt — GupShup NYC
GupShup's non-alcoholic programme is built on a simple philosophy: zero-proof drinks should have the same complexity as their alcoholic counterparts — heat, bitterness, astringency, sour, and sweet all present at once. Abbu Jaan (meaning 'dear father' in Urdu) is the partner drink to Ammi Jaan, offering heat where Ammi Jaan offers savouriness. The use of a zero-proof spirit (Seedlip, Monday, or Lyre's) as a base structure gives the drink a herbal backbone that plain juice would lack.
Seedlip Spice 94 (with its allspice, cardamom, and oak notes) is the ideal zero-proof base here — its complexity gives the drink structure that fruit juice alone cannot. Monday Gin (non-alcoholic) is a good alternative. The passion fruit's sourness and the chili's heat are the two dominant notes; they should be balanced. Adjust the chili quantity based on tolerance.
GupShup (meaning 'gossip' or 'chatter' in Hindi and Urdu) is a celebration of Indian social culture through food and drink. The cocktail menu draws from the full breadth of the subcontinent — paan-inspired drinks, lassi riffs, spiced old fashioneds — with an energy that matches the name. One of the most vibrant Indian drinking experiences in New York City.
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