Did you know that Puerto Rico’s National drink is a Rum Cocktail? The famous Pina Colada, billboard star of the 1970s, is the celebrated official drink of the island nation. While the exact inventor of the Pina Colada is debated till day, one thing that is for certain is – the drink was born, raised and forever lives in Puerto Rico. Legends have it that the first Pina Colada was created by Puerto Rico’s Robin Hood – Roberto Cofresi. The pirate is said to have created the drink out of white rum, coconut milk, and pineapple juice for his crewmen. …
Summer is here, and there’s no better way to enjoy the warm weather than lounging by the pool with a chilled cocktail in hand. This summer season we’d like to elevate your poolside experience with some special Wise Monkey Cocktails! Whether you’re a fan of the fruity, floral, zesty, or creamy flavors – we’ve got a drink for you. So, dive in! 1. Hibiscus Margarita A floral twist to the classic favorite. This drink combines the floral sweetness of hibiscus perfectly with that of the tropical crispness of Wise Monkey White Rum. Simply mix in 1 oz of hibiscus syrup, …
An old-fashioned happens to be the most straightforward recipe, but one that probably took us the longest to perfect. The idea remains the same – spirit, sugar, water, and bitters. Quite simple, right? However, each element tipping off more than needed can turn the drink into a rather new-fashioned drink instead. Which is probably what made the Watergate Hotel in Washington DC price their version of the Old Fashioned for $1500. Their version, called the ‘Impeachment’, includes a limited edition 23-year-old bourbon, peaches that have been macerated in 1995 Chateau d’Yquem Sauternes, poured over hand-cut ice covered in gold leaf. …
This is an experimental series, where we dedicatedly look up cocktail recipes online and continue on our whims and fancy to make whatever we want with whatever we find lying around. The saving grace being the Wise Monkey Rum in most cases. Wise Smoothie The winner of this week’s wise cocktail was less of a cocktail and more of a healthy smoothie that actually makes you happy. Adding in whatever snack she could find on the table, our friend Win whipped out a cocktail and managed to bring out one of the best drinks we’ve had in a while. I …
An ingredient’s been missing from your kitchen for way too long and we’d like to set that right. Presenting to you – Wise Monkey Rum, for anyone who’s ever thought “There’s very little Rum in this food”. In our series of #WiseMonkeyInTheKitchen, we explore rum recipes that you can wind up to at the comfort of your home. These recipes also make for some great conversation starters at a party. So, choose your vibe and cook up with Wise Monkey Rum. This time, we chose to bring a rum-my twist to a classic breakfast/dessert option. Waffles with a generous drizzle …
An ingredient’s been missing from your kitchen for way too long and we’d like to set that right. Presenting to you – Wise Monkey Rum, for anyone who’s ever thought “There’s very little Rum in this food”. In our series of #WiseMonkeyInTheKitchen, we explore rum recipes that you can wind up to at the comfort of your home. These recipes also make for some great conversation starters at a party. So, choose your vibe and cook up with Wise Monkey Rum. For our first recipe, the Wise Monkey has grilled up a delicious Spiced Rum-marinated Chicken with tropical flavours of …
At almost every cocktail session in our office, our Boss reminds us “A good cocktail is one that you’d want to order again”. So, what is it that essentially makes a good cocktail? Here’s an old-school three-part answer, The BaseBase of the cocktail is the main spirit that the cocktail is built upon. This is the determining element on what type of drink can be made and what ingredients would complement the drink. For example, a Daiquiri is rum-based and it goes best with tropical or citrus flavours that compliments a rum cocktail. Meanwhile, a Sidecar is brandy-based, and shines …
The simple answer to why we celebrate a Cocktail Day is – somebody got curious about the definition of cocktail, an editor responded to their query on 13th May 1806, and the day has ever since been set aside for Cocktails. On this day, more than 200 years back, the editor of ‘The Balance and Columbian Repository’ responded the first-known definition to a cocktail: “..cock-tail, then, is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters – it is vulgarly called a bittered sling, and is supposed to be an excellent electioneering potion, in as much …
The practice of mixology was gifted to us by some curious minds, but how it got the name ‘Cocktail’ remains debatable till date. We’ve got a bunch of historians and dedicated-drinkers theorising that it was inspired by racehorse tails and even old Aztec princess’. Ahead of Cocktail Day (May 13th), we decided to walk back in time and look back at some of these wacky-ily interesting theories. Many seem to agree that the first-ever cocktail was invented by apothecary Antoine Peychaud. Mixing up brandy, absinthe, bitters, and sugar – the famed Sazerac cocktail was Peychaud’s brainchild. It’s said that he …
Is it even a Holi celebration if there aren’t a line of colorful cocktails to get the party started? It’s a much-celebrated tradition during Holi to consume Bhaang or Thandai. But for rum-loving people like us, every drink is incomplete without at least an ounce of rum in it.If you’re just like us and are here looking for quick recipes to whip up during the festive season,we’ve got you covered!Here are a few Wise Monkey cocktails you can craft to make your guests go “Holi-Shit that’s good!”