Weekend Special: Innovative cocktails to try this weekend

Are you a fan of cocktails? If so, these innovative rum-based creations are sure to elevate your weekend festivities.Cuban Tempest Embrace the lush greenery of the monsoon season with the monsoon mojito. Fresh mint muddled with zesty lime and sweet simple syrup sets the stage for a dance of flavours. The addition of passion fruit syrup adds a delightful twist, making this mojito a must-try during the rainy season.Ingredients:60ml White Rum5-6 Fresh Lime Wedges8-10 Fresh Mint Leaves25ml Passion Fruit SyrupSodaMint Sprig & Lime Wedge (Garnish)Method Shake the ingredients well in a cocktail shaker and enjoy it fresh. Kraken’s Black ElixirIt is a bold and mysterious cocktail blending rum with elderflower syrup for a touch of floral sweetness. Topped with cola and garnished with a lime wedge, it offers a rich, refreshing taste with a hint of citrus. Perfect for those seeking adventure in a glass.Ingredients:60ml Rum15ml Elderflower SyrupTop-up with ColaLime Wedge (Garnish)Method All the ingredients in a shaker and shake well. Garnish with lime wedge and enjoy. Bush RumtiniA tropical twist on the classic martini, featuring rum, passionfruit & guava as its vibrant base. Enhanced with vanilla and brown sugar syrup for a sweet, rich depth, and balanced with lime juice for a zesty kick. Three dashes of bitters add complexity, while a dried passionfruit wheel garnish completes this exotic and refreshing cocktail. Ingredients:60ml Rum flavoured with Passionfruit & Guava10ml Vanilla Syrup10ml Brown Sugar Syrup10ml Lime Juice3 dashes of BittersDried Passionfruit Wheel (Garnish)MethodAdd the ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Shake well and serve with a garnish of dried passion fruit wheel. Signature DaiquiriA refined and refreshing cocktail that highlights the smooth character of rum. Combined with fresh lime juice and sugar syrup, this classic daiquiri offers a perfect balance of zesty citrus and subtle sweetness. Garnished with a lime peel, it is a sophisticated drink for those who appreciate timeless elegance in a glass.Ingredients60ml Rum20ml Lime Juice10ml Sugar SyrupLime Peel (Garnish)MethodAdd all the ingredients in a shaker, except peel. Shake well and serve with a garnish of lime peel.Contributed by: Monika Alcobev