Orange-Spiced Rum Old Fashioned
A warm and aromatic twist on the classic Old Fashioned, featuring spiced rum with orange bitters and a hint of vanilla. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together spiced rum, orange bitters, and simple syrup 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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
- 3 dashes orange bitters
- 0.25 oz simple syrup
- 1 large ice cube
- 1 strip orange peel
- a drop vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz spiced rum, 3 dashes orange bitters, 0.25 oz simple syrup, and a drop of vanilla extract.
- Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir gently for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture over 1 large ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Step 4: Express the oils of 1 strip of orange peel over the drink, then rub the peel around the rim before placing it in the glass.
- Step 5: Serve with a cocktail stirrer and enjoy the warm aroma.
