Jamun, Plum, Litchi & More: Our Hacks To Use Monsoon Fruits For Cocktails This Season
Monsoon season is here friends, bringing with it a bounty of luscious, juicy monsoon fruits that are just begging to be transformed into refreshing cocktails.
Imagine the fresh, vibrant flavours of plum, jamun, litchi, mango and peach doing a little dance on your palate.
So elevate your mixology game as we dive into the world of monsoon fruit cocktails, shall we?
Plum
Let’s kick things off with the often underrated plum. Sweet, tart, and downright delicious, this fruit is a cocktail star in the making.
Plum Gin Smash
Muddle two ripe plums (pitted and chopped) with 15 ml of honey syrup in a shaker. Add 45 ml of gin, 20 ml of fresh lime juice and a handful of ice. Shake it like you mean it and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
Garnish with a slice of plum and a sprig of basil.
This drink is like a sweet summer kiss, perfect for those moody monsoon afternoons
Jamun
Jamun, or Indian blackberry, has a unique tangy flavour that makes it a cocktail lover’s dream.
Jamun Collins
In a shaker, muddle a handful of fresh jamuns (pitted), a few mint leaves, and 15 ml of simple syrup. Add 45 ml of gin, 25 ml of lemon juice, and ice. Shake well and strain into a tall glass filled with ice.
Top with soda water and garnish with a couple of whole jamuns and a mint sprig.
This drink is tangy, refreshing, and just what you need to jazz up your monsoon evenings.
Litchi
Litchis are the pearls of the fruit world: sweet, juicy and oh-so-elegant. Perfect for a cocktail that screams ‘fon-say’.
Litchi Spritz
In a shaker, combine 45 ml of vodka, 30 ml of litchi juice, and 10 ml of elderflower liqueur. Add ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a champagne flute and top with prosecco.
Garnish with a litchi on a skewer.
This spritz is light, floral and the ultimate in classy sipping.
Mango
Nothing says tropical like mangoes. These golden beauties bring a burst of sunshine to any cocktail (or life, if we’re being honest).
Mango Mojito
Blend 1 ripe mango (peeled and diced) with 45 ml of white rum, 20 ml of fresh lime juice, and a handful of mint leaves. Add ice and blend until smooth.
Pour into a tall glass and top with a splash of soda water. Garnish with a mint sprig and a slice of mango.
This mojito is sweet, refreshing, and basically a vacation in a glass.
Peach
Peaches are juicy, fragrant and perfect for whipping up cocktails that taste like summer—even in the middle of the monsoon.
Peach Bourbon Lemonade
Muddle 1 ripe peach (pitted and sliced) with 15 ml of simple syrup in a shaker. Add 45 ml of bourbon, 25 ml of fresh lemon juice and ice.
Shake well and strain into a mason jar filled with ice. Top with a splash of lemonade and garnish with a peach slice and a lemon wheel.
This drink is sweet, tangy, and just the right amount of boozy.
Make sure your fruits are ripe and ready and let’s get crack-a-lacking!
