Vedic Village, the spa resort is well known for its unique combination of a three star luxury resort & an ayurvedic medical spa. Though a perfect weekend gateway from the hustle bustle of the city, it's quite an uncommon venue for a food bloggers' meet. However the uncommon was materialised when the team of Thinquisitive i.e. Vaibhab, Aishwarya & Ishita arranged for the third bloggers' meet to take place there. Initially a bit sceptical about attending a meet so far away from Kolkata, I gave into the excitement since the name Vedic Village itself was quite tempting.

To say the truth, I was not quite aware of the route, & took help of Google Map, & it was a blunder. The route suggested by Google actually takes you through a narrow meandering road through villages & paddy fields. Though the proposition seems interesting & looks undoubtedly beautiful, the road itself is in a very poor condition, the bumpy ride too uncomfortable. I will Suggest you to take the Kaikhali road & keep your eyes open, rather than blindly following the 'un'smartphone navigation which may save you a couple of hundred metres , but will surely make sure you are late by half an hour.

Anyway after a tiring journey the impressive entrance of Vedic Village modelled after rural thatched clay houses was a welcoming site. As we entered, it was obvious we were going to have a great time enjoying the beautifully planned & constructed resort. After spending sometime at 'Chai' , the tea lounge where we were welcomed with cold towel & some refreshing welcome drink, we headed over to the first stop of our itinerary, 'Agni'.

'Agni' is the lounge bar overlooking the pool & patio. It has both air conditioned indoor seating & a covered outdoor area. However the outdoor area is better suited for winter times, & in this hot & humid weather we kept to the indoor lounge.

With the bar counter on the right & comfortable sofas & chairs all spread out , it's a nice place to unwind. The prices are definitely on the higher side, but the management playing hosts we were free to order anything we liked. Hence the drinks started flowing, some from the menu, some made to order customised mixes prepared by the experienced bartenders. Here are some of the drinks I tried.

Cocombrita:

A signature welcome drink of sorts, this one is a modern variation to a classic royal drink supposedly enjoyed by the local zamindars. Originally prepared with local spirits blended with cucumber juice, the modern version replaced the local spirit with Corralejo Premium Tequila. Also the drink is served as a shooter in place of classic margarita. Although quite refreshing in taste, the alcohol proportion is a tad bit too low to be considered a proper mix.

Cosmopolitan:

A fine mix of vodka, cranberry juice & lime juice, this one was done impeccably. A perfect drink if you are having a ladies night out.

Strawberry Daiquiri:

Another sweet cocktail with rum, strawberry liqueur & lime juice, this too was done neatly by the bartender.

Tequila Sunrise:

Tequila & orange juice served in a short glasses with diced orange peels as garnish. Tangy & sweet , good looking & great tasting.

Martini:

We opted for vodka martini or vodkatini, prepared with vodka & vermouth , garnished with a olive. This one was strong, really strong compared to the others, & of course had to be strong, else wouldn't have been band's drink :D. This mix again was perfect to the t.

Watermelon Cooler:

This one was a mocktail. Watermelon juice served in a beer mug with lots of ice cubes & garnished with a sprig of mint, this has to be the perfect summer cooler for everyone.

Apart from all the above drinks, I actually managed to coax the bartender into serving some vodka & litchi mix, pineapple & vodka mix. Each & every drink was perfectly made, served in good looking glassware. The service was top notch. Some may say for the price one has to pay here, service has to be like that. However still I would like to thank all the staffs for their wonderful hospitality. Surely I had a great time enjoying the drinks at 'Agni' . May be not the regular weekend hangout place, but surely a great 'go -to' place if you are looking for a short break on a Saturday evening or a Sunday morning. Please note if the price of individual items bug you, you can always opt for the unlimited drinks buffet, contact the help desk prior to your visit for the cost of the buffet.

I am surely going back shortly in the future to enjoy the beautiful drinks.

Till then

Happy Drinking

Cheers!