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Rum Journal: 10 Great Rum Cocktail Recipes For Thanksgiving

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - November 27, 2013

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It’s Thanksgiving — time for egg nog, right? Well, not quite. There’s nothing like a classic egg nog with rum, but we thought we’d offer a list of 10 great alternative holiday cocktails using the finest rums from the Caribbean and the world. If you’re celebrating Thanksgiving tomorrow, have a wonderful holiday. If you’re not, well, Thursday’s as good a day as any to try any of these drinks. — CJ

Burnt Orange Hot Chocolate – Gosling’s Rum, Bermuda

1/2 oz Gosling’s Black Seal Rum
1/2 oz Orange Liqueur
Hot Chocolate, top with whipped cream

Also recommended: a blanket and a couch (unless you’re in the Caribbean).

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