Rum Citrus Stirred Old Fashioned

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

A tropical take on the Old Fashioned, blending aged rum with bright citrus notes and warm bitters, stirred to smoothness. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together aged dark rum, orange bitters, and lemon twist 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 220 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 aged dark rum
• 0.25 oz demerara syrup (1:1 demerara sugar to water)
• 3 dashes orange bitters
• 1 wide strip lemon twist
• 1 wide strip orange twist
• 1 large clear ice cube

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 1 large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
2. Step 2: In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour 2 oz aged dark rum, 0.25 oz demerara syrup, and 3 dashes orange bitters.
3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
4. Step 4: Strain over the large ice cube in the rocks glass.
5. Step 5: Express the oils of 1 wide lemon twist over the surface of the drink, then rub it along the rim and discard.
6. Step 6: Repeat with 1 wide orange twist, then rest both twists elegantly on the rim of the glass for garnish.