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Captain’s Orders!

by | Aug 16, 2021 | Cocktail Making, Queen Cleo

Captain’s Orders

It’s National Rum Day in the US today (yes, there is such a thing!), so we thought what better excuse is there to drink cocktails than this on a Tuesday night?!

So, ladies and gentleman, we give you Captain’s Orders to try this Spice Rum Old Fashioned (see what we did there?!). Did you know the ‘Old Fashioned’ cocktail was traditionally made with rye whisky or bourbon but over the years has become synonymous with the heavy bottomed tumbler that the Old Fashioned was traditionally served in?

The thing we like best about the Captain’s Orders is it’s super simple to make with ingredients commonly found in your home bar. So why not give it a try tonight?

INGREDIENTS
2 dashes Angostura Bitters

12.5ml Sugar Syrup

50ml Queen Cleo Spiced Rum

METHOD

1. Add the following ingredients to ice in a stir glass (or make straight into your rocks glass)

2. Stir and Strain into your chilled glass

3. Pinch orange peel to release orange oils

Don’t fancy making your own cocktails? Did you know The Little Gin & Rum Company can come to you? Whether you’re looking for a small private garden party bar, or something larger for a corporate event, get in touch – we have flexible packages to suit every budget.

HERE’S OUR STORY

After 4 years of being together we never thought that we would one day be in business together. Who knew where a simple text message could lead….

It all started with a conversation with Nicola at one of The Little Gin and Rum Company’s events in Leeds. Amy sent a message to Ian saying “Do you fancy buying a gin and rum company?” and the wheels were set in motion.

OUR BACKGROUND

IAN:

“As a sales professional travelling the UK and the world, I have made travelling and alcohol my thing.  With over 20 years experience supplying the hospitality industry with software and e-learning, I can’t wait to start sharing Queen Cleo Spirits with the industry I love.  You’ll usually find me with my favourite Queen Cleo Rum with ginger ale.”

AMY:

“Where Ian loves sales, I love marketing and as a digital marketing trainer and professional public speaker, I always have a lot to say.  When Nicola and Emma started virtual events in lockdown, I jumped at the opportunity to talk about gin and rum and nearly 200 events later, I still love it.  Old Tom is my favourite tipple and I’ll even drink it neat with just a cube of ice and a squeeze of lime.”

THE FUTURE

Nicola and Emma have created a gin and rum legacy and we are honoured to take it into the future.   

We can’t wait to share our plans with you and we promise to make Queen Cleo proud. 

You know our favourite Queen Cleo drinks and we’d love to know yours.  Share them with us on Instagram #littleginandrumco.