Method
- Add 2 parts rum and 2 sugar cubes to a glass.
- Add water and stir until sugar dissolves.
- Garnish with cinnamon and nutmeg.
About the Bumbo
Bumbo is a highball-style drink made with rum, water, sugar, and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It has a sweet, spiced character with rum as its base.
History
Bumbo was used during election campaigns in colonial British America. George Washington reportedly used 160 gallons of rum to make bumbo for 391 voters during his 1758 campaign.