Make a classic Bumbo with this easy recipe! Just mix rum, water, sugar, and nutmeg for a warm, inviting drink that's perfect on cool fall evenings.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
159
Ingredients
- 2 oz Dark Rum
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- Lime wedge - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Strainer & Fine-strainer
- Old Fashioned Glass
- Measuring Jigger
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Chill your old fashioned glass by filling it up with ice.
- Add Brown sugar: drop 1 tsp brown sugar in a shaker.
- Pour Lime Juice: measure and add 1 oz lime juice to the mix.
- Add Dark Rum: measure and pour 2 oz Dark Rum.
- Prep Shaker: Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake: Shake the ingredients vigorously until well-mixed.
- Strain: Fine strain the mixture into the chilled Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice.
- Add Spices: Sprinkle 1 pinch nutmeg and/or 1 pinch cinnamon on top for garnish into the shaker.
- Garnish: Use a lime wedge as well on top for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Dark Rum: If you don't have dark rum, you can use light or spiced rum. The flavor profile will change slightly but still make a tasty drink.
- Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice can be used as a substitute for lime juice. It's not quite the same, but it does add a nice citrusy tang.
- Brown Sugar: White sugar or honey can be used instead if you're out of brown sugar. Keep in mind that this will alter the flavor slightly.
Making a Pitcher of Bumbo:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of dark rum, 8 oz of lime juice, and 8 teaspoons of brown sugar.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the dark rum, lime juice, and brown sugar. Add the spices and stir well until the sugar is dissolved.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into individual Old Fashioned glasses, garnish with lime wedge, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Dark Rum Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic dark rum substitute; these are available and do an excellent job of mimicking the flavor of dark rum.
- Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of the regular dark rum, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
Making it Vegan:
- Sugar Substitute: Ensure your brown sugar is vegan. Some brands of brown sugar are processed with bone char, which is not vegan. Look for organic or beet sugar, which are typically vegan-friendly.
- Proceed As Usual: After ensuring your ingredients are vegan, follow the original steps to enjoy a delicious vegan Bumbo drink.
What is a Bumbo Drink?
A Bumbo Drink is a rum-based cocktail of dark rum, lime juice, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Adding nutmeg gives this cocktail a unique flavor profile that differentiates it from other rum cocktails.
What is a Bumbo Drink made of – The ingredients
Creating a Bumbo Drink? Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
- Bumbo (or Bombo or Bumboo) is the main ingredient, a historical rum drink popular among pirates and sailors in the 17th and 18th centuries. It adds the primary flavor to the cocktail.
- Dark Rum: Rich and flavorful, provides the alcoholic backbone of the drink.
- Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness to balance the other ingredients’ strong, spicy flavors.
- Nutmeg: Gives a warm, nutty flavor that complements the sweetness of the sugar and rum.
- Cinnamon: Enhances the overall flavor profile with its sweet-spicy taste.
- Lime Juice: Provides a tangy contrast to the sweetness of the sugar and spices, enhancing the overall balance of flavors.
