The Stone Fence was an early North American drink with roots likely dating to the colonial era. The Oxford English Dictionary notes that it was first mentioned in print in 1808 by American writer Washington Irving. At its most basic, the drink is made of roughly equal portions of spirts (often whiskey) and cider, which was often alcoholic, but sometimes not. Rum was substituted where whiskey was in short supply, and I can see no reason not to start with rum -- something aged and flavorful that has a bit more gumption. The drink was occasionally garnished with a lemon peel or an orange peel adorned with whole cloves.

Ingredients

• 2
  oz
  of Dark (Black Blended) Rum
• 2
  oz
  of Dry cider

Steps

• Put the rum and 2 or 3 ice cubes in a tall glass.
• Top with cider and stir.