World Rum Day: 6 refreshing Old Monk cocktails to enjoy at home today

As an Indian when we think of rum, the first thing that comes to mind is Old Monk, as if the two words are synonyms. So when we raise our glasses to celebrate World Rum Day, what better way to mark the occasion than by indulging in some delicious homemade Old Monk cocktails? Bursting with notes of caramel and chocolate, Old Monk cocktails are the perfect way to toast this special day.

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Old Monk Cocktail Recipes

Whether you're lounging on your balcony or hosting a get-together with friends, these six easy-to-make Old Monk rum cocktails are sure to impress.

1) Monk's Mule

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Ingredients:

60ml Old monk

15ml ginger juice

handful of mint leaves

60ml fresh pineapple juice

1 can of ginger Ale

10ml sugar syrup

10ml fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

1. In a glass, muddle the sugar syrup, fresh lemon juice and mint leaves together.
2. Fill the glass with ice cubes and add ginger juice, pineapple juice and rum.
3. Mix everything together and top it up with a ginger ale.
4. Garnish with ginger and a mint sprig.
5. Enjoy your spicy Monk's Mule!

2) Bombay Gulabo

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Ingredients:

45ml Old Monk

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30ml Roohafza

20ml lemon juice

mint leaves

jal-jeera powder

soda

mint spring (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a tall glass combine old monk, Roohafza and orange chunks and mix well.
2. To the mix, add a pinch of jal-jeera powder and stir it in.
3. Fill the glass with ice and top it off with a splash of soda
4. Garnish with an orange wedge and mint sprig.
5. Your Bombay Gulabo is ready to be enjoyed.

3) Old Barrel

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Ingredients:

90ml Old Monk

30ml sugar syrup

120ml chilled mango juice

60ml chilled pineapple juice

25ml lemon juice

15ml cranberry juice

soda

Instructions:

1. To a shaker add ice and combine mango, pineapple, lemon and cranberry juices.
2. Now add sugar syrup and rum and shake well to mix everything together
3. Transfer the mix to a chilled glass and top it up with a splash of soda
4. Stir everything together with spoon and add more ice if needed.
5. Enjoy your bubbly Old barrel!

4) Hot Chocolate Rum

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Ingredients:

30 ml Old Monk

150 ml hot cocoa

1 tablespoon whipped cream

1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions:

1. Add rum and hot cocoa to a classic Irish coffee cup and add sugar to taste.
2. Add whipped cream on top and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
3. Enjoy your sweet and boozy delight!

5) Monk Julep

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Ingredients:

40 ml Old Monk

5 ml sugar syrup

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2 sprigs of mint

Instructions:

1. Pour the sugar syrup over the cucumber and mint leaves in a tall glass.
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. Top it with rum and stir it in.
4. Garnish with mint sprig and enjoy!

6) Zoo-Monk

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Ingredients:

? pineapple

60ml pineapple Juice

10ml sweet and sour mix

45ml Old Monk

basil leaves (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Mash chunks of pineapple and add them to a shaker filled with ice.
2. Now add rum, pineapple juice and sweet and sour mix, and give it a good shake.
3. Strain the mix and transfer it to a tall glass.
4. Garnish with basil leaves and serve.

Whether you prefer the zesty kick of a Monk's Mule or the fruity sweetness of an Old Barrel, there's an Old Monk cocktail to suit every palate. So raise your glass, toast to the occasion of World Rum Day, and savour the delicious flavours of these homemade Old Monk cocktails.

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