Colonial Era Rum Drinks
Recipes by Katherine Hysmith

 

Rum Flip

Ingredients:

•  2 oz rum
•  1 egg
•  1 tablespoon molasses
•  12 oz. ale
•  Freshly grated nutmeg

Method:

In a small bowl whisk together the rum, egg, and molasses. Pour into a tall heat-proof drinking vessel (like a glass beer mug) and set aside. To a small saucepan set over low heat, add the ale and gently bring to a low simmer. When the ale is heated through, gently pour over the rum-egg mixture in the glass, then pour the same mixture back into the saucepan. Continue pouring back and forth to create a frothy consistency, ending with a final pour back into the glass. Top with a bit of freshly grated nutmeg and drink.

Stone-Fence

Ingredients:

•  2 oz rum
•  Splash of bitters
•  12 oz. hard cider, chilled

Method:

In a chilled pint glass, add the rum and bitters and top with the hard cider to mix. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Rattle Skull

Ingredients:

•  3 oz. rum
•  1 oz. brandy (optional)
•  Juice from half a lime
•  12 oz. porter or other dark beer (we’re partial to Mayflower Brewing Co. Porter), chilled
•  Freshly grated nutmeg

Method:

In a chilled pint glass, add the rum, brandy, and lime juice and top with the porter to mix. Top with freshly grated nutmeg. Enjoy!