Rum – it’s delicious, smooth and magical altogether…

Hailed as one of the most versatile alcoholic drinks, rum can add a colourful punch to your parties and imbibe a happy spirit in all the guests. Moreover, gone are the days when rum was your companion of the winters, you can even enjoy it in summers as well, thanks to the numerous refreshing and cool cocktails.

Today, rum cocktails have been winning the heart of all rum connoisseurs with their unique flavours. Rum and cola, for instance, is a mixer that every rum lover must have tasted more than once in their lifetime. But whether they have tried other cocktails as well, it’s difficult to say.

Therefore, to help you relish the love of cocktails, we have brought to the fore one of the premium rum brands – Murano. Our best quality rum is made from molasses and carefully aged in oak barrels with added sugar cane juice, giving a tough competition to other dark rum brands in India. The rich and smooth finish of Murano can enhance the taste of your cocktail, and your taste buds won’t help but crave for some more. So, the next time you have a house party, try some of the best cocktails made using Murano and be the perfect host.

For your perfect party, we have listed below some of the most popular cocktails you can prepare with Murano. Take a look!

• Dark ‘N’ Stormy

A perfect retreat for summers, this cocktail is dubbed as the national drink of Bermuda. Preparing this cocktail is an easy task – all you need to make a perfect highball of Dark ‘N’ Stormy are ginger beer, best quality rum and lemon juice. Mix it all in a shaker and strain the cocktail in a highball glass with ice. You can also garnish it with a slice of lime.

• Tropical Escape

As the name suggests, this cocktail is perfect to enjoy on a vacation. Though it is made using a white rum as a base, you can revamp the drink with our luscious Murano for an exotic taste. Along with Murano, you will need grapefruit juice and a little orgeat syrup as well. To give the final touch to the cocktail, add some bitters, and you are ready with your perfect Tropical Escape.

• Hurricane

This is probably the most complex one on the list, but once you have tasted Hurricane, you will understand its worth. Going by its name, this powerful drink can refresh you with its significant dose of rum. Other ingredients that you would require to prepare this tiki cocktail are both dark and light rum, passion fruit, simple syrup, grenadine, lime and orange juice. For garnishing, you can use a lime wedge or cherry as per your choice.

• The Zombie Cocktail

Never heard of it? Well, you will now! Introduced by legendary Donn Beach of Don the Beachcomber, this is a tropical cocktail which uses rum as a base. The drink which came in late 1934 has now reached the bars of various cities across the world. Zombie Cocktail is not an easy one to prepare as there are plenty of ingredients. You can search for the recipe or watch a video online to prepare the perfect Zombie Cocktail. It can be a great surprise for your guests if you plan a party with a Halloween theme.

• Piña Colada

We just can’t miss this one, can we? A famous cocktail, Piña Colada is a delicious mix of rum, pineapple juice and coconut cream. You just need to mix it all together and know that it’s the best of all cocktails. With every sip, we are sure you will be transported to the world of calmness and peace.

• Classic Daiquiri

“Simplicity is Perfection.” — This quote definitely suits our last cocktail on the list. Classic Daiquiri is a light, refreshing and simple cocktail which is prepared using only three ingredients – rum, fresh lime juice and sugar syrup. Once you have the ingredient, pour them into a container and shake well. You can also add sugar syrup or lime juice. In case you love experimenting, try preparing upgraded versions of Daiquiri such as Strawberry Daiquiri, Rhubarb-Rosemary Daiquiri and Banana Daiquiri.

Though some of the cocktails listed above use light rum as a base, it’s time to revamp them by experimenting with Murano and say cheers to good times!