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 …
Back in April 2024, a big name in the Indian spirits industry released a premium Dark Rum. A striking vial-like bottle that’d steal the show with ease. In a conversation regarding the bottle, I recollect saying,“This would make for a good collector’s gift. As a comfort drink, I’m not so sure.”My colleague rebutted that the drink could be our usual go-to drink but would not be comforting because it might burn a hole in our pockets. He also mentioned how the pricing for many such bottles is equated considering the bottle manufacturing costs. The more exquisite the bottle, the greater …
It’s a known and appreciated fact that Rum’s versatility goes beyond cocktails. It makes for a fantastic ingredient in the pantry. And if you haven’t tried it out yet, you’re missing out big time. In our series #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. Take this as your sign to introduce some WISE ingredients in your dishes and treat that sweet-toothed Rum lover in you. Instructions:
It’s a known and appreciated fact that Rum’s versatility goes beyond cocktails. It makes for a fantastic ingredient in the pantry. And if you haven’t tried it out yet, you’re missing out big time. In our series #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. Take this as your sign to introduce some WISE ingredients in your dishes and treat that sweet-toothed Rum lover in you. Method:
It’s a known and appreciated fact that Rum’s versatility goes beyond cocktails. It makes for a fantastic ingredient in the pantry. And if you haven’t tried it out yet, you’re missing out big time. In our series #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. Take this as your sign to introduce some WISE ingredients in your dishes and treat that sweet-toothed Rum lover in you. Method:
It’s a known and appreciated fact that Rum’s versatility goes beyond cocktails. It makes for a fantastic ingredient in the pantry. And if you haven’t tried it out yet, you’re missing out big time. In our series #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. Take this as your sign to introduce some WISE ingredients in your dishes and treat that sweet-toothed Rum lover in you. Method:
It’s a known and appreciated fact that Rum’s versatility goes beyond cocktails. It makes for a fantastic ingredient in the pantry. And if you haven’t tried it out yet, you’re missing out big time. In our series #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. Take this as your sign to introduce some WISE ingredients in your dishes and treat that sweet-toothed Rum lover in you. Method:
For this week’s blog we decided to revisit a conversation we had with our master blender. We had approached him with the stereotypical image of a master blender – you know, one of those who label spirits as their “calling” and something they were born passionate about. Quite surprisingly, we were met with a biochemistry geek who speaks of spirits as his ‘call of duty’. Dr Virender Sheorain, when posed with the cliché of “Were you always into the spirits industry?”, laughs it off by saying he’s a Biochemist who enjoys a good drink. Since alcohol was one among …
As long as you add coconut and pineapple to your rum, the bell of approval for your Pina Colada would be ringing from the Caribbeans. However, if you are looking to whip up a traditional Pina Colada, here are two ways in which you can ace it. The Cuban Style comes with rum, pineapple, and a hint of lime and sugar. Puerto Ricans blend all of the said ingredients with an additional coconut cream and on some days heavy cream. The key to this cocktail is to go easy on the coconut cream as it does not have to …
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. …
