July Rum Astrology - Cancer the Crab

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                          Cancer the Crab

                                   June 21 - July 22

Cancerians are intuitive, creative, nourishing, and emotional, and make loyal, sympathetic friends. However, Cancerians (one of the water signs) need alone time, and when they retreat, let them do so on their terms.

I love the MOJITO as the cocktail for Cancer--- it is so traditional but has so many creative variations and when made properly it is absolutely wonderful.   

Havana, Cuba, is the birthplace of the Mojito, and there it is thought of as a common highball.   The standard herb of course is mint, but I have made Mojitos with everything from basil to cilantro, and they all work.  Every bartender has their own method, here is mine:

In a cocktail shaker, add a small handful of mint, or basil.  

  1. Add one ounce of simple syrup and lightly muddle the herbs, releasing the oils.  
  2. Add 2 ounces of white rum, one ounce of fresh lime juice, and shake well with ice.  
  3. Strain into a tall glass, removing the muddled herbs.  
  4. Add fresh ice and top with a splash of club soda.  
  5. Garnish with fresh crisp herbs.

-Article written by Cris Dehlavi-