Mumbai mixologists share their favourite rum-based cocktails

Flavour and complexityRum is different from other spirits because of its texture and flavours that range from fruity to rich to complex It stands as a bartenderrsquos faithful companion mdash accessible flavourful and as a base spirit for cocktails It is also one of my preferred spirits when it comes to making cocktails I enjoy experimenting with twists on classic rum cocktails from daiquiris to dark and stormy concoctionsPainkiller cocktailFavourite rum cocktail The Painkiller originates from the Soggy Dollar Bar in the British Virgin Islands in the 1970s It has dark rum pineapple juice orange juice cream of coconut and a hint of nutmeg over crushed iceRenzil Barrow head mixologist PCO Bombay Lower ParelA varied spiritRum is definitely on the rise again worldwide and that includes in the Indian market too Guests are enjoying discovering this fun spirit and how well it works in different styles of cocktails It is multifaceted white dark spiced and sweet Favourite rum cocktail With the right rum itrsquos difficult to have just one rum sour one of my favourites if Irsquom in the mood for something tangy There are many other memorable classics I love such as the holiday spirit pina coladas or the powerful mai taisLouness Ducos beverage manager Cirqa Lower ParelAn island favouriteRum is part of the culture across most Caribbean islands Rum is a smooth blend and goes along with most tropical juices I choose to bring out the true flavour of rum using raspberries and making it a tropical drink that suits our Boho themeFavourite rum cocktail One of my favourites is the classical pintildea colada with a twist of fresh strawberry blend in it The drink consists of pineapple juice fresh coconut milk blended with strawberries and would use a mix of white and dark rum in itAlex Fernandes GM Operations Koa Juhu WestAn easytouse baseRum offers different styles and flavours ranging from light to dark spiced allowing multiple ranges of cocktails each with its unique charm and appeal It also mixes well with a wide range of ingredients including fruit juices syrups herbs and spices This versatility allows you to experiment and get innovative with cocktailsFavourite rumbased cocktail It is delicia tropical a refreshing and vibrant drink with the crispness of rum and the characteristic sweetness and freshness of fresh coconut water coconut meat and pineapple juice It pays homage to the old love affair of rum pineapple and coconutQuickfix recipeDelicia tropicalgtgt 45 ml white rumgtgt 25 ml coconut watergtgt 1 bar spoon coconut meatgtgt 45 ml pineapple juicegtgt 10 ml fresh creamServed together topped up with fresh creamVaibhav Chaware head mixologist Poco Loco tapas and bar Khar WestThe industryrsquos choiceRum has always been the best mixing spirit for the bar industry creating some of the legendary cocktails from mojito to pintildea colada to the daiquiri As a Goan restaurant we tend to incorporate rum in our cocktails and often as a star ingredientQuickfix recipeBeach pleasegtgt Coffee rested dark rumgtgt Charred pineapple juicegtgt Curry leaf cordialgtgt Passion fruitgtgt LimeServed in a glass garnished with charred pineapple cube and maraschino cherryAkash Singh mixologist Coconut Boy Bandra WestEasy to useRum has a lighter taste hence is usually used in cocktails rather than being drunk neat Overproofed rums are the most popular in on the Caribbean Islands market with a higher alcohol content than the typical 37 to 40 per cent alcohol by volume ABVFavourite rum cocktail My favourite rumbased cocktail is the mai tai It is an eternal classicRohit Uthla head mixologist Therapy Cocktail and Bar KharQuickfix recipeClassic Cuba Libregtgt 60 ml white rumgtgt 1 lime wedge squeezedgtgt Top up with cokeMethodA quick and effective rumbased cocktail is the Cuba Libre which is rum and coke with lots of ice Squeeze a lime into the mix and you are ready It is quick and tastes amazing