Rum Old Fashioned
A Caribbean spin on the timeless Old Fashioned — aged rum with bitters, sugar, and an orange twist for a warm, spirit-forward nightcap. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Aged rum
- 0.3 oz Demerara syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- orange twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with grilled beef steak, Cuban mofongo, or dark chocolate desserts—aged rum's warmth and spice complement rich, smoky proteins and bitter chocolate.
Instructions
Add demerara syrup and bitters to a rocks glass
Stir briefly to combine
Add a large ice cube
Pour aged rum over the ice and stir gently for 15 seconds
Express an orange twist over the drink and drop it in
Tips
Use a rich aged rum like Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva or Ron Zacapa 23 Demerara syrup (2:1 ratio) complements the caramel notes of aged rum better than simple syrup A single large ice cube melts slowly and keeps the drink from over-diluting