Spiced Rum Autumn Old Fashioned
A cozy twist on the classic Old Fashioned using spiced rum and warm bitters to evoke autumn evenings. This recipe, ready in about 3 minutes, brings together spiced rum, demerara syrup, 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 180 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 spiced rum
- 1/4 oz demerara syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 wide strip orange peel
- 1 piece large ice cube
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz spiced rum and 1/4 oz demerara syrup directly over the ice.
- Step 3: Add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters, then stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 4: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the glass to release oils, then rim the glass with the peel before resting it on the ice as garnish.
