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Classic (colonial British America, 18th century)

Bumbo cocktail recipe

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What goes in it

  • 2 oz
    Aged rum
  • 1 oz
    Water
  • 2
    Sugar cubes
  • 0.25 tsp
    Ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp
    Grated nutmeg

Method · Built

  1. 1Stir the sugar cubes with the water in a rocks glass until dissolved.
  2. 2Add the rum and spices, stir well and dust with more nutmeg.
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About the Bumbo

Bumbo is a cocktail made with aged rum, water and sugar cubes.

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