Golden Spice Rum Old Fashioned

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

A warm and inviting twist on the Old Fashioned featuring spiced rum and a hint of honey for smooth complexity. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together spiced rum, honey syrup (1:1 honey to water), Angostura 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 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.

Ingredients

• 2 oz spiced rum
• 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 wide strip orange peel
• 1 large clear ice cube
• 1 for garnish clove

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 2 oz spiced rum, 0.5 oz honey syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice cubes.
2. Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
3. Step 3: Place one large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
4. Step 4: Strain the chilled mixture over the single ice cube.
5. Step 5: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the glass to release oils, then rim the glass with the peel and rest it on the edge.
6. Step 6: Spear one clove into the orange peel for aromatic garnish.