Muddled Spiced Rum Old Fashioned

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A twist on the classic Old Fashioned using spiced rum and brown sugar for a warm, aromatic cocktail with a rich finish. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together spiced rum, brown sugar cube, 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 195 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: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Beverages cuisine 195 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 1 brown sugar cube in a rocks glass and add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters over it.
  2. Step 2: Muddle gently until the sugar dissolves and combines with the bitters.
  3. Step 3: Pour 2 oz spiced rum into the glass and stir gently to combine with the sugar mixture.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 large clear ice cube and stir again slowly for 20 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
  5. Step 5: Express the oils of 1 wide strip of orange peel over the glass, rub the peel along the rim, then set it inside the glass.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with 1 maraschino cherry skewered on a pick and rested beside the orange peel.

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