Celebrate Christmas With Gold Rum, Cocktail Kits, and Music From Maka Zai

Unless you have been living under a rock, you would know that Goa has become quite the hotspot for small, local and artisanal liquor brands. 

The latest is Maka&nbspZai - the name translates to &lsquoI Want&rsquo in Konkani. The brand has both a white rum - the Bartender&rsquos Edition, and India&rsquos first gold rum - the Tribute Edition. Both variants are made from locally sourced sugarcane from various parts of the country,&nbspblended on Indian soil and nourished by the sweet waters of Goa.

Each edition of&nbspMaka&nbspZai&nbsphas unique characteristics, right from the process to the flavour profiles

Bartender&rsquos Edition A homage to the often unsung efforts and talents of bartenders, this edition is a crystal-clear, medium-bodied white rum with creamy and elegant aromas. The floral, sweet, spicy and herbaceous nature of the rum gives it a unique tropical note. This arises from the sugarcane grown in the rich, red soil around the Panchaganga river in Maharashtra that is used to make the rum.

Tribute Edition The high-quality, two-and-a-half-years old matured gold rum has a silky character that gives one the feeling of a late, sunny afternoon. The spirit is aged in oak barrels in Punjab and blended on the shores of Goa. It makes for a perfect sipping rum with hints of praline, dry dates, figs, caramel, cinnamon and honey along with a well-rounded vanilla accent.

They are available in three states in India &ndash Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.

This festive season, they are bringing in the Christmas cheer in a few different ways.

One, they have partnered with Vaum Tonics to create a limited edition Christmas Cocktail Kit for the season. These kits are available in Maharashtra and Goa and align with the December theme. 

Two, they have also collaborated with music maestro - Carlton Braganza for a three-city 'Music and&nbspMaka&nbspZai' tour. 

Lastly, they have curated a really fun list of festive cocktails that you can make at home. 

Limited Edition Cocktail Kit by Maka Zai

The Cocktail Kit will consist of a bottle of the Maka Zai White, along with two of the Vaum botanical waters, a cocktail recipe, as well as garnish. This will be available in Goa and Maharashtra from the 22nd of December.

Three-City Music and Maka Zai Tour

In line with the theme of the season, Maka Zai is doing live music and Maka Zai nights at various locations in Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka all through December. 

You can catch up information on their events on their Instagram page.