Maple-Spiced Rum Old Fashioned
A cozy winter classic reimagined with rich dark rum, pure maple syrup, and warm spices, served neat for a smooth, aromatic sip that warms from the inside out. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Dark rum, Pure maple syrup, 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 160 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
- 0.75 oz Pure maple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Cinnamon bitters
- 2-3 dashes Water
- 1 Orange twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a rocks glass, combine 2 oz dark rum, 0.75 oz pure maple syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, and 1 dash cinnamon bitters with 2-3 dashes of water.
- Step 2: Stir the mixture with a bar spoon for 25 seconds until the maple syrup fully dissolves and the glass becomes frosty to the touch.
- Step 3: Add a large ice cube and stir gently for another 10 seconds. Express the oils from 1 orange twist over the drink by twisting it above the glass, then drop it in for garnish.
