Local Alcoholic Beverages

This golden-hued drink is crafted from a secret blend of almost 80 different ingredients including herbs and spices like sandalwood, Jaifal, Safed Musli along with ghee and dry fruits, giving it a distinct, aromatic flavour that is both robust and smooth. It’s often hailed by food reviewers and bloggers as a must-try for anyone visiting Jaipur. The drink's name, Chandr Haas, which means "smile of the moon," has ingredients known increase the vigor and potency.

A delightful liqueur that uses over 42 ingredients, in a recipe passed down through generations by the Sodawas of Jodhpur. This bitter brew, known for its fruity, slightly spicy notes is famous for curing colds or mild aches and pains and is served with crushed ice in summer and lukewarm water in winter. It is also served as an appetizer before meals.

A heritage liqueur that hails from the royal kitchens of Rajasthan. It is made from a blend of exotic spices, herbs, and jaggery, dry as well as seasonal fruits finely blended with ghee (clarified butter) giving it a sweet and spicy flavour profile. It is advised to avoid acidic and citrus drink with Royal Jagmohan. This liqueur is often celebrated by food critics and travellers for its unique taste and historical significance.

Originally made using kasturi or musk, and produced at the RSGSM distillery in Jhotwara, Royal Kesar Kasturi stopped using musk deer extracts after the 1972 Wildlife Protection Act classified the species as endangered. Now infused with high-quality saffron, dry fruits, herbs, and ghee, this rich, aromatic brew is ideal for winter. Reputed for its aphrodisiac effects, this drink is said to have enchanted Roger Moore while filming Octopussy and Neil Armstrong during his time with the Peace Corps in Jaipur. This golden elixir is renowned for its rich aroma and smooth, complex flavour. It’s often mentioned in top travel guides and by food bloggers as a drink not to be missed in Jaipur.

The Mahansar royal family, a veteran in the distillation industry, is renowned for using natural ingredients like honey, rose, cardamom, and cloves, creating flavors of mint with a spicy-sweet finish. Their standout product Maharani Mahansar Shahi Gulab liqueur is crafted by churning handpicked rose petals from Pushkar with alcohol in a copper pot, resulting in a subtly floral blend perfect for an evening cocktail. This drink is known for its delicate, sweet taste and aromatic profile.