Stirred Aged Rum with Maple and Bitters

An elegant rum cocktail featuring 5-year-aged rum, maple syrup's caramel notes, and aromatic bitters, stirred to create a smooth, complex drink perfect for contemplative moments.

Cuisine: Cocktails

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with a single large ice sphere.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz aged rum, 0.5 oz maple syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until chilled and syrup dissolves.
  4. Step 4: Strain into a chilled rocks glass containing a single large ice sphere.
  5. Step 5: Express a thin orange peel over the drink, twisting to release oils, and rest on the rim.