It's that time of year when we want some cosy comfort in the chilly weather. Our favourite winter hideaway — the molasses-like sweetness of rum lends itself to this cocktail. Cocktail expert Dushyant Tanwar of Monika Enterprises has prepared a list of our favourite cool-weather rum cocktail recipes. It's time to make a move.
Rum Macchiato
Ingredients: Diplomatico Planas - 40 ml, coconut milk - 30 ml, espresso - 40 ml, walnut/almond syrup - 10 ml.
Method: Add all ingredients to a shaker, shake vigorously and pour into a coffee mug. Garnish with chocolate powder.
The Perfect Storm
Ingredients: Kraken Black Spiced Rum - 50ml, ginger Ale - 150 ml, lime wedge - 1 No.
Method: Combine all ingredients in a glass filled with ice. Stir to mix and enjoy!
Rum Mule
Ingredients: 50ml Mantuano, 100ml ginger beer, 10ml lime juice, ice.
Method: In a highball glass, combine all of the ingredients, swirl with a stirrer, and top with ice.
Xo Old Fashioned
Ingredients: Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva - 50 ml, rich simple syrup - 1 Bar spoon, chocolate bitters - 3 dashes.
Method: Stir all ingredients in a chilled mixing glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass or a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with an orange twist.
Black Mojito
Ingredients: Kraken Black Spiced Rum - 50ml, mint leaves - 6-8 No, lime wedge - 6-8 No, sugar syrup (2:1) - 20ml, soda water - 50-60ml.
Method: Muddle the Lime and the sugar together. Clap the mint leaves and add to the glass. Add the Kraken and stir together with cracked ice. Top up with soda. (IANS)
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