This Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum Caramel Old Fashioned is a smooth, cozy spiced rum Old Fashioned with notes of vanilla, black cherry, and salted caramel. It takes about 7 minutes and just three ingredients, so it is easy to love any night of the week.
A Brief History of the Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned is one of the oldest cocktails around. It dates back to the early 1800s and began as a simple mix of whiskey, sugar, and bitters. Louisville’s Pendennis Club helped make it famous in the late 1800s, and you can read the story of the Pendennis Club Old Fashioned right here on Lush Life.
Today the Old Fashioned is a beloved template, and rum slips into it beautifully.
Why Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum Shines in an Old Fashioned
Captain Morgan Black Spiced is the darker, bolder cousin of the original spiced rum. It starts with Caribbean blackstrap rum, which is rich in molasses, then gets clove spice and cassia bark. After that it is finished in double charred oak, which smooths the spice and adds a deeper, woodier note.
Diageo describes the flavor as vanilla, black cherry, and caramel, which is exactly why this rum and a little caramel syrup are such a happy match. It was created with whiskey drinkers in mind, so it feels right at home stirred over a large cube of ice. The UK bottling is 40% ABV, so it has plenty of backbone for an Old Fashioned.
Ready to try it? You can find a bottle of Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum here.
Why Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum Shines in an Old Fashioned
Captain Morgan Black Spiced is the darker, bolder cousin of the original spiced rum. It starts with Caribbean blackstrap rum, which is rich in molasses, then gets clove spice and cassia bark. After that it is finished in double charred oak, which smooths the spice and adds a deeper, woodier note.
Diageo describes the flavor as vanilla, black cherry, and caramel, which is exactly why this rum and a little caramel syrup are such a happy match. It was created with whiskey drinkers in mind, so it feels right at home stirred over a large cube of ice. The UK bottling is 40% ABV, so it has plenty of backbone for an Old Fashioned.
Ready to try it? You can find a bottle of Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum here.
Variations and Serving Ideas
- Prefer a drier, spicier sip? Sweeten with a little sugar syrup instead of caramel.
- Want something more dessert-like? Add a touch more caramel. Want the rum to lead? Add a touch less.
- Garnish with a piece of chocolate caramel candy for a sweet bite on the side.
- Try a flamed orange coin for a little drama at the table.
- Serve with dark chocolate or an after-dinner cheese.
- Crystal clear ice cubes or spheres make it look as lovely as it tastes.
Questions Readers Ask
What is the difference between Captain Morgan Original Spiced and Black Spiced? Black Spiced is made from blackstrap rum with clove and cassia bark, then finished in double charred oak. That makes it darker, bolder, and a little more oaky than the original.
How much rum goes into this Old Fashioned? The recipe uses 1 1/2 oz of Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum, a small splash of salted caramel syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
Can I use Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum instead? You can! It will taste a little softer, with less oak. Black Spiced gives the deeper, richer sip I love in this spiced rum Old Fashioned.
What else can I mix with Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum? Diageo suggests enjoying it neat over ice, or mixed with ginger beer or cola. For something a bit more special, try the Ginger Lime cocktail below.
Why Lush Life Loves It
I adore how this Old Fashioned feels like a little treat and a nightcap all in one. It needs only three ingredients plus an orange coin, so it comes together in about 7 minutes. The vanilla and caramel are so comforting, and the black cherry in the rum gives every sip a lovely bit of depth. It is generous enough for a celebration and easy enough for a quiet Tuesday. I hope you love it as much as I do!
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Here is the recipe
Captain Morgan Black Spiced Rum Caramel Old Fashioned
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ ounce Captain Morgan’s Black Spiced
- ⅕ ounce Salted Caramel Syrup
- 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
- Orange Coin garnish
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass
- Add ice
- Stir, stir, stir
- Strain into a rocks glass with one large cubed piece of ice
- Garnish with an orange coin and a piece of chocolate caramel candy