Smoky Spiced Dark Rum Old Fashioned

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A rich and complex Old Fashioned featuring dark rum with warm spices and a hint of smoke from charred orange peel. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together dark aged rum, demerara syrup, 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 195 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: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 195 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place a large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing glass filled with ice cubes, pour 2 oz dark aged rum, 1/2 oz demerara syrup, and 3 dashes of Angostura bitters.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until chilled and slightly diluted.
  4. Step 4: Strain into the rocks glass over the single large ice cube.
  5. Step 5: Hold the orange peel over the glass and char it briefly with a kitchen torch or lighter to release smoky oils.
  6. Step 6: Express the orange peel over the drink by twisting it to release fragrant oils, then rub the rim with the peel and drop it into the glass as garnish.

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