Dark Rum Old Fashioned with Orange
A smooth, aromatic twist on the classic, featuring dark rum’s caramel notes balanced by orange bitters and a subtle sweet finish.
Cuisine: American
Category: Cocktails & Drinks
Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.
Serves 1.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Dark rum
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 1 twist Orange twist
Instructions
- 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.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz dark rum to the glass and stir gently for 20 seconds until well-chilled and integrated.
- 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.