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, 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 "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
- 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.






