Rum Old-Fashioned
Rum Old-Fashioned
- Level: Medium
- Prep: 3 min
Aged rum has a lot of flavor complexity, making it a worthy substitute for whiskey in one of the most classic cocktail recipes; the Old Fashioned. Look for a rum with 12 plus years of aging to ensure a mature flavor that won't disappoint.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Aged Rum
- 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters
- 1 Sugar Cube
- Orange
Tools
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Old fashioned
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Ice cube tray
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Jigger
How to Mix
- Place sugar cube at the bottom of a rocks glass and add 2 dashes of bitters
- Splash some rum into the glass to help muddle the sugar and bitters together
- Add 2 large ice cubes and remaining rum
- Stir with a bar spoon and garnish with an orange peel spritzed over the top then dropped into the drink
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