Spiced Dark Rum and Honey Old Fashioned

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

A warm, subtly spiced take on the classic Old Fashioned featuring dark rum and honey syrup for smooth sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together dark rum, honey syrup (1:1 honey to water), and 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 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 dark rum
• 1/2 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 wide strip orange peel
• 1 large ice cube

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 1 large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
2. Step 2: In a mixing glass, pour 2 oz dark rum, 1/2 oz honey syrup, and add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
3. Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
4. Step 4: Strain the mixture over the large ice cube in your rocks glass.
5. Step 5: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface by holding it skin side down and twisting to release oils, then rim the glass with the peel before resting it on the edge as garnish.