Have you ever been down in the dumps and wanted to be left alone with just your music ( Back to Black – Amy Winehouse? Hum bewafa har kis na the by Kishore Kumar?)  Or, you wanted to sing aloud to the entire world and express your euphoria ( On the floor – J Lo?) Well, all of us have been there and done it at some point in time.

Whether I am  in a celebratory mood, hurt, nostalgic or sad, Music has always given me the much-needed respite, peace and solace!

Now, combine your music with a glass of Apple Martini or a Glen on the rocks – a person`s day can be complete! I actually “Stumbled Upon”  an  amazing website which gives some interesting pairings for music and cocktails.

Curtsey - http://drinkify.org/

This really got me thinking how relevant music, moods and beverages are. I mean, after my 2nd Martini, I could not have listened to Frank Sinatra – it had to be a groovy Adele number like Daydreamer.

I realized if you can pair your songs/music with the right beverage, it kind of ties all the loose ends.

• In the mood for some No woman no cry ? Well, I have realized anything to do with Bob Marley and it goes very well with Red Bull
• Are you listening to upbeat Asha Bhonsle numbers? Grab a bottle of Merlot and groove to her tunes
• Nostalgic with Whitney Houston numbers – pour some vodka over ice and enjoy the evening
• Pour some Gin, top it with some tonic and garnish with a nice slice of cucumber and sing along with Jagjit Singh
• Attending a party and listening to Shakira? Pour some Champagne, add a dash of Galliano and top it with orange juice (yes, it tastes good!)
• Feel like a beer? Groove to Carrie Underwood songs
• Winters are in full swing and Bon Jovi is belting out his numbers – grab some brandy, add some Cointreau and a dash of lime

I tried few other disastrous pairings also  but you need to try for yourself and see what works best for you.  Of course, there is no science to this – it is more about what you like, your favorite beverages, music and your mood! But one thing is for sure, this unusual music – beverage pairing has an interesting and fascinating aspect to it!