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Bumbo

Rum, water, sugar, nutmeg. A sailor's drink, 1700s. The grandfather of modern rum cocktails.

Servings
Served inRocks
MethodBuilt

Ingredients

  • Dark Rum2 ounces
  • Water1 ounce
  • Sugar1 teaspoon
  • Freshly Grated Nutmeg1 pinch

Directions

Combine rum, water, and sugar in a rocks glass. Stir to dissolve. Add ice if desired (historically not used). Grate fresh nutmeg over the top.

Notes

Dark or aged rum. Grate fresh nutmeg over the top — pre-ground is wrong.

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