Dark Rum Old Fashioned with Orange

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

A smooth, aromatic twist on the classic, featuring dark rum’s caramel notes balanced by orange bitters and a subtle sweet finish. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Dark rum, Orange bitters, Simple syrup 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 180 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.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Dark rum
• 2 dashes Orange bitters
• 0.5 oz Simple syrup
• 1 Orange twist

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place a large ice cube in a rocks glass and pour 0.5 oz simple syrup over it, then add 2 dashes orange bitters and stir for 10 seconds until syrup dissolves.
2. Step 2: Add 2 oz dark rum to the glass and stir gently for 20 seconds until well-chilled and integrated.
3. Step 3: Express the oils from an orange twist over the drink by twisting it above the glass, then drop the twist into the glass as a garnish.