The Imbiber's Almanac - October 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!

OCT 1 National Applejack Month

OCT 4 National Vodka Day

OCT 7 International Scottish Gin Day

OCT 16 National Liqueur Day

OCT 19 International Gin & Tonic Day

OCT 20 National Brandied Fruit Day

OCT 27 National American Beer Day

OCT 28 International Champagne Day

Featured Cocktail:

The Old Cuban (October 28th)

Ingredients:

  • 6 Mint leaves, plus more for garnish
  • ¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 oz. Simple Syrup
  • 1 ½ oz. Aged Rum
  • 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 2 oz. Champagne

Directions:

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mint leaves with lime juice and simple syrup. 
  2. Add the rum and bitters and fill the cocktail shaker with ice.
  3. Shake until cold, then strain into a cocktail glass.
  4. Top with the champagne. Garnish with additional mint.