The Imbiber's Almanac - November 2023

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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. 
  5. Garnish with apple slices, cinnamon sticks and star anise. Serve and enjoy