The Imbiber's Almanac - November 2024

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Are you looking for festive reasons to raise your glass this month? Here are a few of them! Write to us at info@gotrum.com if we missed any!

Nov 8 National Harvey Wallbanger Day

Nov 12 National Happy Hour Day

Nov 18 National Cider Day

Nov 19 Australian Gin Day

Nov 19 Beaujolais Nouveau Day

Featured Cocktail:

Rum Cider Cocktail (November 18th)

Ingredients:

  • Crushed Ice
  • 4 oz. Aged Rum
  • 8 oz. Apple Cider
  • 4 Dashes Orange Bitters
  • 2 oz. Triple Sec Simple Syrup
  • Ginger Beer to top (I strongly advice using Fever-Tree brand. The ginger is intense)
  • Apple slices to garnish

Instructions:

  1. Combine the rum, apple cider, orange bitters, and triple sec in a cocktail shaker over ice. Shake vigorously until frosted.
  2. Fill the serving glasses with cubed or crushed ice.
  3. Optional - rim the glasses with sugar/cinnamon mixture.
  4. Strain the rum cider cocktail into the glasses halfway up (about 7 oz). Top with ginger beer. Garnish with apple slices, cinnamon sticks and star anise. 

Serve and enjoy!