Rum Citrus Stirred Old Fashioned
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, 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 "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 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
- Step 1: Place 1 large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
- 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.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 4: Strain over the large ice cube in the rocks glass.
- Step 5: Express the oils of 1 wide lemon twist over the surface of the drink, then rub it along the rim and discard.
- Step 6: Repeat with 1 wide orange twist, then rest both twists elegantly on the rim of the glass for garnish.
