Rum Pineapple Old Fashioned with Spiced Bitters
A tropical twist on the Old Fashioned featuring aged rum, pineapple syrup, and spiced bitters for a complex, warming sip. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together aged rum, pineapple syrup, and spiced 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 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 aged rum
- 1/2 oz pineapple syrup
- 3 dashes spiced bitters
- 1 wide strip orange peel
- 1 large clear ice cube
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz aged rum, 1/2 oz pineapple syrup, and 3 dashes of spiced bitters over the ice.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and blend flavors.
- Step 4: Express 1 wide strip of orange peel over the surface by holding it skin side down and twisting to release oils.
- Step 5: Rub the orange peel around the rim, then rest it elegantly on the glass edge as garnish.









