The Ultimate Rainy-Day Cocktail Bucket List

There’s something about the monsoon that makes us slow down. The sound of rain against the window, the earthy aroma after a fresh shower, and evenings that call for comfort create the perfect setting to swap refreshing summer coolers for drinks with a little more depth and warmth. Whether you’re planning a cosy night indoors, hosting friends for a monsoon get-together, or simply looking to elevate your rainy evenings, these cocktails deserve a place on your bucket list this season.

1. London Dry Gin Citrus Highball 

Ingredients:

• 50 ml London Dry Gin
• 15 ml fresh lime juice
• Premium tonic water
• Grapefruit wedge
• Ice

Method:

• Pour gin and lime juice into an ice-filled highball glass and top with tonic water.
• Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and serve chilled. 

2. Cashmir Matcha Mint Latte 

Ingredients:

• 50 ml Cashmir Vodka
• 25 ml sugar syrup
• 5–6 fresh mint leaves
• 1 tsp matcha powder
• 30 ml hot water
• 60 ml milk
• 3–4 ice cubes

Method:

• Whisk matcha powder with hot water until smooth and lump-free. Set aside.
• In a shaker, gently muddle mint leaves with sugar syrup.
• Add Cashmir Vodka and ice. Shake lightly to infuse the mint without over-bruising.
• Strain into a glass with fresh ice.
• Pour in milk, then gently top with the prepared matcha for a layered effect.
• Dust with matcha powder and garnish with mint and a strawberry. 

3. Sula Sunset Red Spritz 

Ingredients:

• 90 ml Sula Red Wine
• 20 ml soda water
• 10 ml orange juice
• Orange peel
• Ice

Method:

• Build all ingredients in a wine glass filled with ice and stir gently.
• Garnish with an orange peel twist for a citrusy finish. 

4. Whistler Mint Julep

Ingredients

• 60 ml Whistler Whisky
• 10–15 fresh mint leaves
• 10 ml sugar syrup (or 1 tsp fine sugar)
• 10 ml lemon juice
• Crushed ice
• Fresh mint sprig (for garnish)

Method

• Gently muddle the mint leaves with sugar syrup and lemon juice in a julep cup or rocks glass. Avoid over-crushing—just release the oils.
• Fill the glass with crushed ice.
• Pour in the Whistler Whisky.
• Stir lightly until the outside of the glass becomes frosty.
• Top with more crushed ice and garnish with a fresh mint sprig. 

5. BeeYoung Ginger Kick 

Ingredients:

• 60 ml BeeYoung Cocktail
• 20 ml ginger ale
• 10 ml lime juice
• Ice
• Lime wheel

Method:

• Fill a rocks glass with ice and add BeeYoung Cocktail and lime juice.
• Top with ginger ale, stir lightly, and garnish with a lime wheel. 

6. Aperol Oak Spritz

Ingredients:

• 60 ml Aperol s
• 60 ml sparkling wine
• 20 ml soda water
• Orange slice
• Ice

Method:

• Fill a wine glass with ice, add Aperol and sparkling wine, and stir gently.
• Top with soda water and garnish with an orange slice.