<img title="Illustration/Ravi Jadhav" src="https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2018/jan/Old-Monk-photo.jpg" alt="Illustration/Ravi Jadhav" /> Illustration/Ravi Jadhav 
Big bad monk <img src="https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2018/jan/Big-bad-monk.jpg" alt="" /> "Old Monk has been the first drink for several Indians. The ones who are loyal to it stick to it no matter how old they grow. It has character and a unique flavour of spice. It is easily distinguishable," says Pranav Mody, mixologist, The Chocolate Spoon Company.
Ingredients 30ml vodka 30ml tequila 30ml gin 30ml Old Monk 30ml triple sec 60ml sour mix 60ml Coke
Method In a big tall glass add ice then add vodka, gin, tequila, Old Monk, triple sec and sour mix. Top with Coke.
Mai tai <img title="Mai tai" src="https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2018/jan/Mai-tai.jpg" alt="Mai tai" /> "Several people at our bar prefer having Old Monk cocktails. The most popular one is the JLWA mai tai. We also do a paan-infused Old Monk. Its signature vanilla flavour is what makes it stand out," says Maheswar Panigrahi, corporate bar manager, JLWA.
Ingredients 45ml Old Monk 20ml passion fruit red wine 5ml lemon juice 30ml pineapple juice 30ml orange juice 15ml triple sec 10ml orgeat syrup
Method Mix all the ingredients together in a shaker. Pour in a glass over ice.
Cozy Monk <img src="https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2018/jan/Cozy-Monk.jpg" alt="" /> "It has put India on the map in the rum universe. With its price point, it will always be a beloved label. Old Monk has its own personality that gives a cocktail a character; it complements and enhances the cocktail with its distinct flavour. All it needs is the right ingredients to make for the perfect drink," says Abhhilash Menon, mixologist, The Studs &ndash; Sports Bar and Grill.
Ingredients 60ml Old Monk 150ml apple juice 10ml maple syrup 1 stick cinnamon 1 no star anise 1 no clove 2 dices ginger 10gm crusted fresh black pepper 10gm unsalted butter
Method Simmer apple juice with the spices and maple syrup. Strain the juice once it is nice and hot. Top it up with Old Monk. Garnish it with a scoop of unsalted butter.
Spice route <img src="https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2018/jan/Spice-route.jpg" alt="" /> "Old Monk as a rum is nostalgic and its popularity has grown just by word of mouth. It is truly a spirit any Indian can be proud of. It goes well with mace, nutmeg, cinnamon, and other spices. It can also be paired with food which has a variety of spices. It does have a strong flavour of caramel, which with correct dilution and balance can be altered to a great cocktail," shares Varun Sudhakar, head mixologist, The Project Series.
Ingredients 45ml Old Monk 3 dash angostura bitters 15ml mace-infused port wine 1 lemon zest
Method Put all ingredients except the lemon zest into a mixing glass. Add ice and stir till ice cold.Strain it over an ice block in an old-fashioned glass and garnish with the zest of a lemon.
Espresso Monktini <img src="https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2018/jan/Espresso-Monktini.jpg" alt="" /> "India had never seen a homegrown rum brand before Old Monk. The flavour appeals to a lot of people because of the inherent sweetness. The best thing about it is the quality, at such a low price. I&rsquo;ve never faced a hangover after Old Monk!" says Raghu Shetty, head bartender, British Brewing Company, Lower Parel.
Ingredients 60ml Old Monk 30ml Kahl&uacute;a 45ml espresso shot 20ml sugar syrup 4/5 coffee beans
Method In a Boston shaker, add the Kahl&uacute;a, old monk and an espresso shot with sugar syrup. Fill the shaker up with cubed ice and shake the concoction for about 20 seconds. Pour it into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with the coffee beans.
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