Spiced Rum and Pineapple Old Fashioned
An Old Fashioned twist using spiced rum and pineapple bitters for a tropical warmth layered with subtle spice. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together spiced rum, pineapple bitters, demerara sugar syrup 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 spiced rum
- 3 dashes pineapple bitters
- 1/4 oz demerara sugar syrup
- 1 wide strip orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz spiced rum, 3 dashes pineapple bitters, and 1/4 oz demerara sugar syrup.
- Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with large ice cubes and stir gently for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
- Step 4: Express the wide strip of orange peel over the surface to release essential oils, then rim the glass with the peel before placing it as garnish on the rim.







