Joanna James
Holidaymakers in Mauritius are in for some exciting merrymaking as the island nation has a whole host of exquisite cocktails in store for you, awaiting the indulgence of your taste buds. Find your glass of bliss at the country’s many cocktail bars with the complements of their signature cocktails.
Ti for “small”, Ti punch is a simple cocktail that treats you to a simple yet incredibly flavourful rum punch. The rum-based drink is a combination of Mauritian green island rum, lime and sugar cane syrup or brown sugar, giving a strong, refreshing relish, one that is often craved by many around the summer. It is a cocktail that is as popular in the Caribbean as it is in Mauritius. Be sure to grab a couple bottles of the pleasing Mauritian green island rum before you say goodbye to Mauritius, so you could give it a try to make this glass of joy back at home.
One of Mauritius most popular cocktails found in most bars across the country, sunrise is often confused with tequila sunrise, which is completely understable and not at all surprising as it is based on the classic cocktail. Playing a twist on the favoured classic, a glass of sunrise contains white rum, orange juice, and amaretto, whereas the tequila sunrise is a tall glass of unmixed tequila, orange juice, and grenadine syrup. Sunrise is known to create a deeper, more complex flavour than tequila sunrise thanks to the use of amaretto, which also complements rum so satisfyingly.
A tantalising creation of the renowned Chamarel Distillery, Chamarel Royal is the perfect drink to indulge yourself in on your idyllic island getaway in Mauritius. It is a rather simple combination of champagne, cointreau, and rum with freshly crushed cut strawberries, but the relish is nothing short of breathtaking. It is too something that you can make back at home, given that you have the right ingredients and a decent knowledge of the recipe, treating you to a virtual Mauritian holiday.
Those who have had a taste of daiquiri will immediately recognise the resemblance as coconut daiquiri can be described as classic daiquiri with a tropical twist. It is somewhat of a local variation of daiquiri with the addition of coconut cream, rum, and lime juice. Also, without any exceptions, it is, too, a cocktail that celebrates locally produced rum as most other cocktails in the island nation.
In the island nation of Mauritius, non-drinkers are also not left dissatisfied. Arguably the best mocktail in all of the stunning island, Mango Colada is a favourite served in almost all bars in Mauritius, offered by the likes of The Residence Mauritius. The cherry on the cake, there isn’t just one Mango Colada, but a whole host of variations of the mocktail, leaving you absolutely spoiled for choice.
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