The Imbiber's Almanac - February 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!

FEB 1    International Gruit Day

FEB 7    Pisco Sour Day

FEB 18  Drink Wine Day

FEB 22  National Margarita Day

FEB 24  World Bartender Day

FEB 25  Open that Bottle Night

FEB 27  National Kahlúa Day

Featured Cocktail:  Rum Margarita

(Celebrated on February 22)

Making a Rum Margarita is as easy as making a traditional (Tequila) one.  

Here are the ingredients:  

  • 2 oz. Rum
  • 1 oz. Orange Liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec) or 1 oz. Fresh Orange Juice + 2 tsp. Agave Syrup
  • 1 oz. Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp. Agave Syrup (optional)
  • Ice
  • Margarita Salt (to coat the rim of the glass)
  • Lime Wedge, for garnish

Directions: 

  1. Coat the glass rim with the lime juice and dip the edge of the rim into a plate with the Margarita Salt (or any type of coarse salt), turning the glass until the entire rim is salted.
  2. Fill the glass with ice.
  3. Combine the rum, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave syrup (optional) in a cocktail shaker.
  4. Add ice and shake until well-mixed and chilled.
  5. Pour the margarita into the glass filled with ice.
  6. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!