Spiced Dark Rum Old Fashioned

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A bold dark rum old fashioned with warming spices, stirred with demerara syrup and two kinds of bitters. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together dark spiced 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 210 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 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz dark spiced rum, 1/4 oz demerara syrup, 3 dashes Angostura bitters, and 1 dash orange bitters.
  2. Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with large ice cubes to the brim.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
  4. Step 4: Strain into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
  5. Step 5: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the drink, twisting to release fragrant oils, then rub it around the rim and rest it inside the glass as garnish.

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