Ginger-Infused Dark Rum Old Fashioned

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A warming twist on the classic Old Fashioned with dark rum and fresh ginger creating depth and spice. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together dark rum, fresh ginger, demerara sugar 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 210 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 cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In an old fashioned glass, muddle 0.5 inch peeled and sliced fresh ginger with 1 tsp demerara sugar until fragrant and the sugar dissolves, releasing the ginger’s spicy aroma.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters and 2 oz dark rum to the glass. Stir gently to combine the flavors.
  3. Step 3: Fill the glass with large ice cubes and stir for 20 seconds until the cocktail chills and dilutes slightly.
  4. Step 4: Express the oils from a strip of orange peel over the glass by holding it skin side down and giving it a firm twist, then drop the peel into the drink as garnish.

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