As we approach the warmer months, it’s almost time to cool down with a rum in the sun.
When thinking of the sights, scents, and tastes of summer, a beachside cocktail is right up there with the smell of SPF 50 and hot sand in our toes. Rum-based cocktails transport us to some faraway tropical island.
Diplomático has revealed its new summery spin-off recipes to create a perfect cocktail with your favourite rum, so it doesn’t go to the back of the liquor cupboard when things heat up. And here they are…
DIPLO SPRITZ
Ingredients:
30ml Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva
25ml Campari
Top up with Sparkling Water
Ice
Method: Pour all ingredients into a wine glass. Garnish with an orange slice
DIPLO MAI TAI
Ingredients:
25 ml Diplomatico Planas
25 ml Diplomatico Mantuano
10 ml Orange liquor
20 ml Lime juice
30 ml Pineapple juice
Ice
Method: Add all ingredients to a shaker, with crushed ice for a bit of dilution. Shake and serve over ice.
Garnish: Fresh Mint and pineapple leaf.
MANTUANO SUMMER PUNCH (ingredients for 5-6 cocktails)
Ingredients:
200 ml Salted Caramel Syrup
500 ml Diplomático Mantuano
500 ml Apple Juice
400 ml Earl Grey tea
Ice
Method: Add all ingredients to the punch bowl with ice for a bit of dilution, stir with a spoon and add peach slices at the end.Garnish: Peach slices, mint and lemon slice