Rum is a wonderful spirit, whether mixed in cocktails or slowly sipped. Unfortunately, many people are only familiar with it as a rum and coke, overly sweet girly cocktails or as the dangerous rum punches found at summer parties. In order to increase drinkers’ awareness of this delightful dram, The LGA presents a list of Eleven Great Things About Rum!
As those who listened to our first podcast of the New Year may remember, my resolution this year was to drink more. Not just in quantity mind you, but in quality. In that regard (and as Chairman of the League of Gentlemen Adventurers Historical Society), I have sought out a book written in 1939 by a man who I am convinced was a League member in his day. His name was Charles H. Baker, Jr. and he was one of the true cocktail connoisseurs. His book, Around the World with Jigger, Beaker and Flask, is the chronicle of a trip through exotic locales via cocktail recipes. Perhaps it is because it was written so soon after The Noble Experiment, but every page of this book conveys a love and appreciation for the cocktail. So it is with great pleasure that I announce that I have finally secured a copy for the LGA Curios Cabinet.
So what makes this book different from other cocktail recipe books out there? Quotes like this one from the Foreword:
“One comfortable fact gleaned from travel in far countries was that regardless of race, creed or inner metabolisms, mankind has always created varying forms of stimulant liquid – each after his own kind. Prohibitions and nations and kings depart, but origin of such pleasant fluid finds constant source.”
As it is now summertime- the American season for family holidays- it occurs to me that I have been remiss in my duties as a Gentleman Adventurer. I believe it is our duty to share our collected and earned wisdom, preferably in long form humorous storytelling. If that fails, then it must be posted on a blog.
As the league enthusiast in the art of facial hair, I’ve been asked to say a few words in its favor. Art you may ask? Indeed, very much so my friends. If you’ve never seen just how extreme it can be, please take a moment to open this link;
The Second Annual League of Gentlemen Adventurers International Invitational Croquet Tournament & Symposium was a shining success. I’m sure somebody won something, and that prizes were distributed; we certainly spent a lot of time drinking champagne and enjoying good company on a lovely day in the park. Beyond that, our attorney advises that we neither confirm nor deny rumors about this event…
