Spiced Dark Rum Tiki Old Fashioned

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A tiki-inspired Old Fashioned cocktail that balances spiced dark rum with brown sugar, aromatic bitters, and a hint of orange zest for a warm, tropical sip. This Caribbean-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together spiced dark rum, brown sugar syrup (2:1 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 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: 5 min Serves 1 Caribbean cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare 0.5 oz brown sugar syrup by dissolving 2 parts dark brown sugar in 1 part hot water, then cooling.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing glass, add 2 oz spiced dark rum, 0.5 oz brown sugar syrup, and 3 dashes Angostura bitters.
  3. Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with 3 large ice cubes and stir gently for 30 seconds until chilled and slightly diluted.
  4. Step 4: Strain into a rocks glass over 3 fresh large ice cubes.
  5. Step 5: Express the oils of 1 large strip of orange peel over the drink by holding it skin side down and giving it a sharp twist, then rub the peel around the rim and drop it into the glass.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with 1 luxardo cherry skewered on a cocktail pick.

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