Like Shakespeare said, All the World’s a Stage. And the acts get a lot more entertaining with a little bit of alcohol in it. Drinking cultures around the world shows us how alcohol brings together people and emotions. With friends and family sitting across the table, and a shot in hand, here’s how different communities celebrate their bonds with drinks. 1. Prost! (Germany) Germans toast with all their heart and eyes. So, while clinking glasses with them, if you fail to maintain the customary eye contact and don’t say “Prost!” before sipping, there are chances that you’ve disrespected their cherished …
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. …
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 …
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!”