Rum has long been a monsoon favourite, but bars are giving the spirit a fresh perspective with cocktails that go well beyond the classics. This World Rum Day, we have rounded up some of the most inventive rum serves to try, from tropical signatures to unexpected flavour combinations that showcase just how versatile rum can …
Rum has long been a monsoon favourite, but bars are giving the spirit a fresh perspective with cocktails that go well beyond the classics. This World Rum Day, we have rounded up some of the most inventive rum serves to try, from tropical signatures to unexpected flavour combinations that showcase just how versatile rum can be.
1. KOKO – Mumbai, Bangalore & Hyderabad
Name: White Day
Description: Crafted with Bacardi Carta Blanca, this signature creation brings together white chocolate, parmesan, pineapple, and lime in an elegant balance of sweet, savoury and citrus notes. A playful yet sophisticated take on a modern rum cocktail.
What makes it inventive: White chocolate and parmesan are an unexpected pairing in a cocktail, creating a sweet-savoury flavour profile that’s rarely seen with rum.
Price:
Goregaon: INR 930 + taxes
Lower Parel: INR 980 + taxes
Bangalore: INR 950 + taxes
Hyderabad: INR 950 + taxes
2. Inka by Bastian
Name: Blush & Burn
Description: Havana 3-Year Rum, Aperol, pink peppercorn syrup, grapefruit juice and fresh lime juice. A bright, citrus-forward cocktail with subtle spice and a refreshing finish.
What makes it inventive: The house-made pink peppercorn syrup adds a subtle floral spice, giving a familiar rum-and-citrus cocktail a nuanced twist.
Price: INR 970
3. Bastian Ammakai
Name: Pachi Pulusu Highball
Description: Coconut-washed añejo rum and ghee-washed mezcal with clarified pachi pulusu soda and bright tamarind cordial. The soda combines cumin, black pepper, green chilli, curry leaves, garlic and tamarind water before being clarified and charged with CO₂. Savoury, smoky and refreshingly complex.
What makes it inventive: It transforms the flavours of Andhra’s traditional Pachi Pulusu into a cocktail using techniques like coconut-washing, ghee-washing and clarification, blending regional cuisine with modern mixology.
Price: ₹695
Name: Malabar Coast Highball
Description: Toasted sesame oil fat-washed aged rum with a touch of Talisker, balanced by coconut sugar, modern citrus and crisp coconut water. Soft smoke, gentle sweetness and coastal freshness define every sip.
What makes it inventive: Toasted sesame oil fat-washed rum adds depth and texture, while coconut water and citrus keep the drink light, resulting in a layered coastal-inspired highball.
Price: INR 725
4. Bastian Empire, Pune
Name: Naked Piña
Description: Bacardí Añejo Cuatro Rum is infused with roasted coconut, almond liqueur, pineapple, vanilla and citrus. A rich tropical cocktail layered with nutty warmth and vibrant fruit.
What makes it inventive: Roasted coconut is infused into the rum, adding a deeper, nuttier character that reimagines the classic Piña Colada.
Price: INR 1,380
5. Bastian Garden City, Bengaluru
Name: Rum Runners
Description: Bacardí White Rum with fresh passion fruit, fresh orange, mint and Red Bull Yellow Edition. A lively, tropical cocktail that’s bright, refreshing and full of energy.
What makes it inventive: The addition of Red Bull Yellow Edition gives a tropical rum cocktail a lively, contemporary twist without overpowering its fresh fruit flavours.
Price: INR 1,280
6. Soraia
Name: Melon Trade
Description: Inspired by the flavours of India’s North East, Melon Trade combines Flor de Caña 4-Year Rum, melon michinga shrub and bamboo shoot for a vibrant cocktail.
What makes it inventive: Inspired by the flavours of India’s North East, it incorporates bamboo shoots and melon michinga shrub, ingredients rarely found in cocktails, to create a distinctly regional rum serve.
Price: INR 950
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