Adrenal cocktails are not harmful for most people, but they are not necessary for health. Following a balanced diet and getting plenty of restful sleep is much more helpful.

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the ginger with the simple syrup. Add the rum and cider; fill the shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass and top with the ginger beer.

Make the pickled onions: Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil over high. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain and place in a bowl of ...