Honey-Spiced Rum Old Fashioned with Aromatic Bitters
A warming old fashioned cocktail combining honey-sweetened rum with aromatic bitters and a hint of spice. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together dark rum, honey syrup (1:1 honey and water), aromatic 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 dark rum
- 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
- 3 dashes aromatic bitters
- 1 twist orange peel
- 1 small stick cinnamon stick
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz dark rum, 0.5 oz honey syrup, and 3 dashes aromatic bitters over ice cubes.
- Step 2: Stir gently for 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube. Express oils of 1 orange peel twist over the drink and garnish with the peel and 1 cinnamon stick for aroma.
