Spiced Rum Old Fashioned Cocktail
This cozy twist on the classic Old Fashioned uses spiced rum for gentle warmth and complexity, balanced with bitters, sugar, and an orange twist. Comforting and easy to mix!
Equipment
- Rocks glass
- Mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Jigger
- Muddler
- Peeler
- Knife
- Ice cubes
Ingredients
- 2 oz spiced rum or aged rum for a deeper flavor
- 1 cube sugar or ½ tsp simple syrup, honey, or brown sugar syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash orange bitters
- orange twist for garnish
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Drop the sugar cube in the mixing glass and splash in the bitters.
- Muddle until the sugar starts to dissolve.
- Pour in the spiced rum and add a few ice cubes.
- Stir gently for about 20 seconds, just until chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice.
- Express the orange twist over the drink and drop it in as garnish.
Notes
Tweak the sweetness to taste with different syrups or sugars. Use less ice or stir less for a stronger drink. Brown sugar or honey create a softer, richer flavor. Serve in a chilled glass for a crisp, balanced sip.