Spiced Honey Rum Stirred Old Fashioned

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

A warm, spiced twist on the classic Old Fashioned, balancing rich honey sweetness with aromatic spices and smooth rum. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together aged dark rum, honey syrup (2:1 honey 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 aged dark rum
• 1/2 oz honey syrup (2:1 honey to water)
• 3 dashes Angostura bitters
• 2 dashes orange bitters
• 1 small stick cinnamon stick

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass halfway with large ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz aged dark rum, 1/2 oz honey syrup, 3 dashes Angostura bitters, and 2 dashes orange bitters.
2. Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
3. Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
4. Step 4: Express the oils of a wide orange peel over the surface, then rim the glass with the peel and rest it on the edge.
5. Step 5: Place a small cinnamon stick upright in the glass as garnish to infuse subtle spice aroma while sipping.