Rum, often touted to be a winter drink, is known for its versatile flavours and warmth. It was once used as a currency and helped boost the economies of colonial societies. Made out of sugarcane, this alcoholic beverage is a cocktail staple. The most famous ones are piña colada, mai tai, and daiquiri. Aged in oak barrels, rum boasts complex notes and flavours.
This World Rum Day, to be celebrated on July 12, 2025, Slurrp connected with Merrick Rodrigues, Mixologist, McDowell’s X Series. He has recently curated a few new cocktails using Dark Rum and Citron Rum from the McDowell’s X Series collection. You can use your preferred flavour of the spirit to recreate these at home.
Kairi-Daiquiri
Ingredients
- 45 ml citron rum
- 30 ml raw mango syrup
- 15 ml lime juice
Method
- Add all ingredients to the shaker.
- Shake with ice and double strain.
- Make sure to apply salt on the rim of the coupe glasses.
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Spiked Citron Chai
Ingredients
- 45 ml citron rum
- 120 ml black tea
- 15 ml simple syrup
Method
- Add ice and pour in the ingredients. Shake vigorously.
- Stir, garnish, and serve in a highball glass with a lemon wedge.
Citronito
Ingredients
- 45 ml citron rum
- 15 ml mint syrup
- 15 ml lime juice
- 15 ml soda
Method
- Add all the ingredients to a shaker.
- Shake until liquids have combined.
- Serve in highball glasses with a mint sprig.
Cream Colada
Ingredients
- 60 ml dark rum
- 15 pieces of pineapple chunks
- 60 ml coconut cream
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
Method
- Add ingredients into a blender with some ice.
- Blend till thick and creamy.
- Serve in hurricane glasses with pineapple wedges.