Shaken Spiced Rum Old Fashioned
A bold twist on the classic Old Fashioned with spiced rum and a hint of warm spices, served over a large ice cube. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together spiced rum, simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water), Angostura 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz spiced rum
- 0.25 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 large clear ice cube
- 1 wide strip orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz of spiced rum, 0.25 oz simple syrup, and 3 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and blend flavors.
- Step 3: Place one large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
- Step 4: Strain the cocktail into the glass over the large ice cube.
- Step 5: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface to release oils, then twist it and rest it on the rim as garnish.









