Rum Old Fashioned with Aromatic Bitters and Demerara Sugar

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A rich and smooth rum old fashioned balanced with demerara sugar and aromatic bitters, stirred to silky perfection. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together aged rum, demerara sugar, aromatic 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 190 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 cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 1 tsp demerara sugar into a mixing glass and add 3 dashes aromatic bitters.
  2. Step 2: Add a splash (about 0.25 oz) of water and stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice and pour 2 oz aged rum over it.
  4. Step 4: Stir for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  5. Step 5: Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube.
  6. Step 6: Express the oils of 1 strip of orange peel over the drink, rim the glass with it, and drop it in as garnish.

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