Rum - The Discussion

Before whiskey, America ran on rum. This week on A More Perfect Plate, Nick and Bridget chart rum's booms and busts through six drinks, and they make and taste every single one: colonial bumbo (the drink that got George Washington elected), navy grog (the reason you feel groggy), the Cuba Libre, the classic daiquiri, Trader Vic's 1944 Mai Tai, and end with the wonder that is a Milk Punch.This is "The Discussion" where Nick and Bridget have a little bit of fun with the topic and try all of the cocktails we mentioned in the Dispatch.If you want the whole story, either listen to "The Read" in this feed where Nick narrates the entire story, or read the Dispatch on our blog.Read this week's episode on our blog here.Watch "The Discussion" on YouTube here.You can find our hub with the written dispatches, book suggestions, and more at: amoreperfectplate.comPlease be sure to subscribe to keep discovering interesting American stories. We appreciate your support for this project.Thanks for listening - cheers!Nick & Bridget