Cocktails For The Monsoon Blues

Other than the potholes and inconvenience, the monsoons also present opportunities and the ambiance to liquor-up well. Drinking your favorite cocktail in your home or a bar while it pours outside is definitely a pretty picture. Cocktails sure work for every occasion, but there are some cocktails that hit differently in the monsoon. Here are 7 cocktails for the monsoon blues you can try out; as for chakna, you can always make or order pakoras, right?

7 Cocktails For The Monsoon

0. Bailey's Hot Chocolate
0. Mulled Cider
0. Hot Toddy
0. Feni Cocktail
0. Rain Dance
0. Hot Buttered Rum
0. Hot Gin Punch

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1.Baileys Hot Chocolate

Hot beverages go best with the cold, damp monsoon. And if you thought you had to pick between your hot chocolate and alcohol, let us prove you wrong. The best part about cocktail recipes is that they give you the freedom to mix your favorite beverages together. Baileys Hot Chocolate is exactly what the name suggests. Come on, what better way to enjoy the monsoon blues than with a cozy cup of chocolate that gets you tipsy? It’s a pretty simple cocktail recipe and won’t take a lot of time. Here is a cocktail recipe from Baileys official website:

Ingredients 

• Baileys Irish Cream (50ml)
• Milk (100 ml)
• Hot chocolate (1 tsp)
• Whipped cream
• Chocolates and marshmallows for garnishing

How To Make Baileys Hot Chocolate

0. Mix the milk and hot chocolate together and boil it (add a little sugar if you want it to be sweeter.)
0. Pour your hot chocolate into a mug and add Baileys Irish Cream.
0. Mix it well with your favorite bar spoon!
0. Add the whipped cream on top.
0. Garnish it well with your favorite chocolates or toasted marshmallows.
0. Voila! Your Baileys Hot chocolate is ready to be devoured.
0. Enjoy it at ease while sitting in your favorite corner as the rains do their dance outside! [caption id="attachment_11646" align="aligncenter" width="750"] Picture credits: Unsplash[/caption]

2. Mulled Cider 

We all know the benefits of an apple a day and it gets deliciously better when it comes to you in the form of cider. Apple ciders are probably the elite kids of the apple families and yes, they make for a delicious companion on a monsoon day. Mulled cider is a pretty interesting cocktail recipe that will give you the warmth and flavor you need in your life. It can be prepared quickly but its taste will definitely linger and can give you a happy high. Here is what you need to gather and how you can make it:

Ingredients

• Apple cider (200 ml)
• Whiskey or Bourbon (40 ml)
• Cloves (4)
• Brown sugar (2 tsp)
• Lemon juice (10 ml)
• Cinnamon (3-4 sticks)
• Use oranges or keep the apple skins for garnishing

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How To Make Mulled Cider

0. Use a muller to muddle cinnamon, brown sugar, and spices.
0. Add the whiskey to the mixture.
0. Take a boiling pan and heat the cider on medium flame.
0. Once it's hot, pour it into a mixing glass carefully.
0. Add your spiced whiskey to the hot cider.
0. Garnish it with the apple skins or dry orange.
0. Your spicy mulled cider is all ready to give you a nice, warm kick! 

Also Read: Beer Cocktails That You Can Enjoy At Home

3. Hot Toddy

A pretty popular cocktail in Ireland, the hot toddy is also known as hot whiskey. It’ll be a perfect monsoon drink because it has the right taste and ingredients to match the need of the hour. It can be made with any whiskey you have and is one of the easiest cocktails to make. Here is a simple way to make it:

Ingredients 

• Whiskey (3 tsp)
• Honey (2 to 3 tsp)
• Hot water
• Lemon juice (2 to 3 tsp)
• Cinnamon stick (to garnish)
• Round cut lemon (to garnish)

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How To Make Hot Toddy

0. Making a hot toddy is simply a game of taste.
0. Start with boiling water in a saucepan.
0. Pour the hot water into a mug.
0. Now add whiskey, honey, and lemon juice as per your taste.
0. Stir it till the honey absorbs properly.
0. Garnish it with a cinnamon stick or lemon and enjoy.

(Tip: If you want to spice up the hot toddy, you can also add a tea of your choice or a splash of hot cider in the mix. Just stir it well and your drink will have more flavors!)Also Read:Best Scotch Cocktails You Don't Want To Miss

4. Feni Cocktail 

India has a lot to thank Goa for and Feni occupies a very respectable position in that list. A Goan staple drink, Feni is pretty popular when it comes to cocktails. It is packed with herbs, making it truly perfect for the monsoon. Here is an easy Feni cocktail recipe for you to make that will go flawlessly with the monsoon:

Ingredients

• Feni (4 tsp)
• Lime soda (1. 5 tsp)
• Soda water (1.5 tsp)
• Salt (as per taste)
• Lemon

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How To Make Feni Cocktail

0. Pour the Feni into a glass and add some ice cubes.
0. Add lime soda and soda water.
0. Top it with salt and squeezed lime.
0. Garnish it with a lemon or green chilly. 

(Feni goes really well with coffee, coconut water, and even spices so you can experiment a lot!)

5. Rain Dance

If a cup of masala chai immediately comes to your mind when someone mentions ‘monsoon’, this drink is for you. This cocktail brings together two of the crowd favorites when it comes to monsoon, i.e tea and Bourbon. Created by Drinq Barmen & Academy, Mumbai for all the hopeless romantics, this cocktail is pretty easy to make. You only need a few ingredients and tools. Read on to know how you can have a Rain Dance without stepping out:

Ingredients 

• Bourbon (45 ml)
• Masalachai (45 ml)
• Sweet Vermouth (15 ml)
• Tea leaves (for garnishing)

How To Make Rain Dance

0. You will need a shaker tin for this cocktail.
0. Mix bourbon, masalachai, and sweet vermouth along with ice.
0. Give them all a nice shake and strain it.
0. Pour it into a glass.
0. Garnish it with tea leaves and serve cold.

(Though it tastes brilliant in its cold form if you want a hot version, you can definitely mix hot masala chai and bourbon together. Just top it with some honey and say cheers!)[caption id="attachment_11639" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Picture Credits: Unsplash[/caption]

6. Hot Buttered Rum

Monsoon and cuddles sound like a perfect plan but we’re not all that lucky! If you don’t have someone to cuddle and enjoy the romantic weather with, don’t worry, we have something better for you. Hot Buttered Rum with all its warmth will be a better partner than many humans you come across. Because of its warm, rich and pleasant properties, it is also a pretty popular holiday cocktail. It’s not too complicated and hardly takes 10 minutes to make. Here is how you can make it: 

Ingredients 

• Dark rum (60 ml)
• Nutmeg (1 tsp)
• Cinnamon (1 tsp)
• Cocoa powder (1 tsp)
• Brown sugar (240 gm)
• Unsalted butter or peanut butter (120 gm)
• Hot water or cider (180 ml)
• Pure vanilla extract (1 tsp)
• Orange or cinnamon stick (for garnishing)

How To Make Hot Buttered Rum

• Get a mixing bowl and start by mixing butter, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla extract, and spices in it.
• Fill some hot water in a mug and once the mug is hot enough, pour the water out.
• Add the spiced butter mix to your hot mug and 3 ml of dark rum.
• Stir it well with a bar spoon.
• Once you have stirred it well, add the remaining 30 ml rum and top it with cider or hot water.
• You can also use spiced rum if you do not have all the spices available.
• Garnish the drink with dried orange and cinnamon sticks. 
• You are done with your art piece. Cheers!

Also Read:Why Old Monk Remains India’s Favorite Rum 

7. Hot Gin Punch

Gin has all the qualities you need for an ideal monsoon drink. Hot gin punch is a great and easy cocktail that will help you with the monsoon blues. It is exactly what the name suggests with plenty of spices. If you enjoy spiced drinks, definitely try this simple recipe. 

Ingredients 

• Gin (50 ml)
• Lemon juice (1 tsp)
• Fennel seeds (1 tsp)
• Black pepper (5-6 pieces)
• Cardamom (4-5 pieces)
• Sugar (100 g)
• Water 

How To Make Hot Gin Punch

0. Start by adding the spices, i.e black pepper, fennel seeds, and cardamom to a saucepan.
0. Toast for around 30 seconds on medium heat.
0. Let the fragrance of spice fill the room!
0. Now carefully add sugar and water to the mix and increase the heat.
0. Let it boil for 5 minutes and lower the heat after it.
0. Mix gin and hot water and add the mixture to it.
0. Top the punch with lemon juice.
0. Garnish it with a lemon and serve hot!

Also Read:World’s First Naturally Black GinSumming UpStaying in and admiring the weather is always a great idea in the rain. There is nothing better to enjoy that time while making a cocktail and savoring it. We are pretty sure you will enjoy our cocktail recipes as much as you enjoy the beauty of monsoon. So go ahead, grab your cocktail tools and whip up these cocktails for the monsoon season!

FAQs

Is Whiskey Good In Rainy Season?Yes, whiskey works as a perfect base for many cocktails. Whiskey will give you the warmth you need in the rainy season. What Is A Good, Relaxing Alcoholic Drink?We all pick our own poison but on a hard day, nothing relaxes you like a big glass of good wine. You can also try cocktails such as Pina Colada or Sangria.Which Alcohol Is Best For Monsoon?Whiskey or rum is usually perfect for the monsoon. The wet season comes with a lot of health issues such as cold, and whiskey and rum have warm properties which makes them ideal for the monsoon. What Alcohol Gives The Least Hangover?Vodka is said to give the least hangover. Wine and whiskey also give you a light hangover as long as you don't go overboard or mix your drinks. Which Liquor Gets You Drunk The Fastest?Vodka or tequila has the reputation to get you drunk fast. They are pretty popular as shots which are the easiest and fastest way to get drunk and wasted!Is Wine Good In Rainy Season?Yes, wine is a great drink for the rainy season because of its delicious taste. But if you want something warm, go for rum or brandy.Which Cocktail Is Best For Beginners?Cocktails are usually not too difficult to drink. As a beginner, you can definitely check out a Martini or an Old Fashioned cocktail. If you enjoy wine, definitely try Sangria. What Alcohol Is Easiest To Drink?Wines and Baileys Irish Cream are two of the tastiest alcohol options. They aren't too bitter so you will be able to easily drink and enjoy them.