The Rum Old Fashioned applies one of the oldest cocktail formulas to rum, showing how adaptable the template is. It follows the same structure of spirit, sugar, and bitters.
Using rum changes the tone of the drink, making it softer and often slightly sweeter. The choice of rum has a significant impact on the final result. It is a drink that sits comfortably between tradition and variation.
Why Lush Life Loves It
I like this when I want something classic without the weight of whiskey. It feels like a quieter, more relaxed version of the original.
Here is the recipe
Rum Old Fashioned
Don't be afraid to substitute your bourbon for rum in this recipe for the Rum Old Fashioned! This simple twist on the classic bourbon recipe gives the cocktail a sweeter, fruitier flavor and one that is perfect for happy hour or aperitivo!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 oz Aged Rum
- 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters
- 1 Sugar Cube 3/4 oz Sugar Syrup
- Maraschino cherry and/or Orange Peel
Instructions
- Add the sugar cube at the bottom of a mixing glass
- Add 2 dashes of bitters on top of the sugar cube
- Add a dash of rum and muddle the sugar and bitters
- Add the rest of the rum
- Add ice
- Stir, stir and stir!
- Strain into a rocks glass
- Garnish with the cherry and orange!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 6gSodium: 1mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
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