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Today is a joyous moment for all rum lovers across the globe as its a day to celebrate the existence of the classic alcoholic spirit. Typically made from fermented sugarcane or molasses, this beverage is super versatile and is also good for warming up your body during monsoon or winter season. Known to be a strong drink, rum can also be transformed into a soft drink when diluted in water or served as a cocktail.
Some popular rum cocktails are Mai Tai, Mojito, Rum Old Fashioned, Daiquiri, Pina Colada, Rum Runner and Dark and Stormy. Paired with a variety of spirits, liqueurs, fruit juices and garnishes, this alcoholic beverage can be served according to one’s taste and preferences. So, if you also want to enjoy your weekend evenings with some warming and exciting rum cocktails, here are four interesting recipes for you:
Rum On The Beach
By Stone Street, Bengaluru
Ingredients:
- 60 ml white rum
- 45 ml cranberry juice
- 5 ml peach syrup
- 30 ml orange juice
- Ice cubes
- Orange and edible flower
Method
- In a cocktail glass, add a few ice cubes. Add peach syrup and cranberry juice and stir well.
- Add orange juice slowly so that it settles on top.
- Pour white rum slowly for it to settle on top of the cocktail.
- Garnish with burnt orange slice, orange peels and edible flower.
Pablo's Passtime
By Babylonia, Bengaluru
Ingredients
- 50 ml light rum
- 30 ml fake lime
- 20 ml mint cordial
- 2 drops Thai bitters
Method
- Shake and fine strain all the ingredients with ice.
- Pour it into a glass.
- Garnish with a mint leaf. Enjoy.
Spice Me Up
By Magique, Bengaluru
Ingredients
- 10 ml Italian bitters
- 15 ml vanilla smoked bourbon syrup
- 15 ml lime juice
- 60 ml spices infused rum
Method
- Shake all the ingredients together and pour it a highball glass.
- Garnish with an umbrella for a tropical feeling. Enjoy.
