Cocoa-Chili Dark Rum Old Fashioned

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A rich and warming old fashioned with dark rum, bitters, and a subtle kick of chili and cocoa. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together dark rum, demerara syrup, chocolate bitters for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz dark rum, 1/4 oz demerara syrup, 3 dashes chocolate bitters, and a pinch of chili powder.
  2. Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with large ice cubes and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
  4. Step 4: Express the oils of 1 wide strip of orange peel over the surface by twisting it and rub the peel around the rim.
  5. Step 5: Rest the peel on the edge of the glass as garnish.

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