Rum Astrology
Rum Universtity and Astrology
Chances are, at some point in your life, someone has asked you, “What’s your sign?” And, further chances are that you have the answer...but do you actually know what that means? The 12 astrological signs date back many thousands of years, to a time when the Babylonians knew that it took 12 lunar cycles (months) for the sun to return to its original position. They then identified 12 constellations that were linked to the progression of the seasons, and assigned to each of them the name of a person or animal.
They divided them into four groups: earth, fire, water and air, based on the earth’s daily rotation, and related them to circumstances such as relationships, travel and finances. The Greeks believed that the position of the sun and the planets had an effect on a person’s life and future, and many people still today read their daily horoscope in the hopes of finding answers to anything from love to money.
The nuances are vast, but each of the 12 zodiac signs are said to have their own unique personality traits and characteristics, from the most positive to the most frustrating. That being said, we at “Got rum?” thought it would be fun to pair a rum cocktail to each sign, based on this ancient formula.
Taurus the Bull
April 20 - May 20
Taurus is an earth sign and is ambitious, reliable, stubborn, and indecisive. Like the animal that represents them, Taureans are all about strength, stamina and will. Stubborn by nature, the Taurus will stand his/her ground to the bitter end, yet they are generous with their time, possessions and love.
My rum cocktail choice for Taurus is the Coquito, an ambitious cocktail but also one that is traditionally shared amongst family and friends. The Coquito is a cocktail that originated in Puerto Rico, and is typically a cherished recipe handed down from generation to generation. It requires a little work, but the end result is well worth it.
Place all ingredients into a large container with a lid, shake well, and seal up tight and refrigerate for at least 48 hours before serving:
- 2 cans of Evaporated Milk
- 1 can of Condensed Milk
- 2 cans of Coco Lopez
- 1 750mL bottle of Dark Puerto Rican Rum
- 1 teaspoon of Ground Nutmeg
- 3 Cinnamon Sticks
Serve over ice and garnish with your choice of ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, or chocolate shavings.
Astrology signs
-Article written by Cris Dehlavi-
