<h2>Sesame season</h2>
Fruity, fresh, and seasonal, the Sesame Street has a white rum sesame wash propped up by pineapple, cucumber juice, and the tang of lime to spruce it up. AT The Dimsum Room, K Dubash Marg, Kala Ghoda, Colaba.&nbsp; CALL 9867711017 COST Rs 850 onwards
<h2>Strong, dark, and some</h2>
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The Black Cherry Manhattan is a contemporary take on a classic that pairs Bacardi Black rum with infused sweet vermouth and the tang of cherry maraschino. AT Sweeney, Fifth Lane, opposite Union Bank, Khar West. CALL 7304295000&nbsp; COST Rs 850
<h2>Andhra in a highball</h2>
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The cold tang of the Pachi Pulusu Highball takes inspiration from Andhra Pradesh&rsquo;s traditional summer drink, and adds Coconut-washed anejo rum, ghee-washed mezcal, and bright tamarind cordial to its complexity. AT Bastian Ammakai, B1, Kamal Building, New Link Road, Khar, Bandra West. CALL 8655946632 COST Rs 695
<h2>Cuban smoke</h2>
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The beating heart of Cuba&rsquo;s spirit is filtered into Havana, Smoke and Mirrors which carries the spice of Barbados rum, molasses, smoky whiskey, and chocolate bitters. AT The Hedonist, Fairmont Mumbai, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Navpada, Vile Parle East.&nbsp; CALL 8097555901 COST Rs 1500 onwards
<h2>For the night watch</h2>
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Created for late nights that flow into early mornings, this&nbsp; Midnight Watcher comes with a deep rum finish that adds texture to your conversations. AT Bodega 39, Oberoi Garden City, Western Express Highway, Goregaon East. CALL 7208440508 COST Rs 700&nbsp;
<h2>Fiery notes</h2>
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Aptly named Fire of the East, this one is for the spicy palate, and comes with fat-washed rum laced with tropical pineapple, cucumber, fresh lemon and a subtle hit of wasabi. AT By the Mekong, The St Regis Mumbai, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel. CALL 8657907732 COST Rs 1200 onwards
<h2>Nostalgia-filtered</h2>
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The memory of stolen moments, a touch of rebellion, and late evenings come alive with The First Puff, a rum cocktail for late evenings. AT The Scarlett House, Tara Road, Juhu; Bandra West.&nbsp; CALL 7900099997 COST Rs 995
<h2>Addictive delights</h2>
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Don&rsquo;t go overboard with this Tiki Surprise that has a pairing of white and dark rum with the fruity flavours of passion fruit, orange juice, and a dash of grenadine syrup.&nbsp; AT Gallops, Gate 1, Mahalaxmi Race Course, Royal Western India Turf Club, Mahalaxmi. CALL 8591093010 COST Rs 900 onwards
<h2>Drinks, shoots and leaves</h2>
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Bamboo shoots and melon michinga are not flavours you will have tested. Paired with a four-year-old Flor de Ca&ntilde;a rum, this Melon Trade will hit differently. AT Soraia Bombay, Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mahalaxmi West. CALL 9004938000 COST Rs 950
<h2>Polynesian passion</h2>
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If the tiki glass does not delight you, the tropical sweetness of passion fruit, and vanilla will. The San Vallentina lets the freshness of the fruit shine without overpowering the Bacardi Carta Blanca rum. AT The Cocktail Room by Milagro, Swatantryaveer Savarkar Road, Prabhadevi.&nbsp; CALL 9167779103 COST Rs 999 onwards

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