Stirred Maple-Spiced Rum Old Fashioned

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A warming rum old fashioned made with pure maple syrup and a hint of warming spices for a rich, smooth sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together dark aged rum, pure maple 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 195 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 195 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, add 2 oz dark aged rum, 1/2 oz pure maple syrup, and 3 dashes of Angostura bitters.
  2. Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with large ice cubes to the brim and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  3. Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over one large clear ice cube.
  4. Step 4: Express the oils of 1 large strip of orange peel over the surface by holding it over the glass and twisting tightly, then rub the rim with the peel and rest it inside the glass.
  5. Step 5: Garnish by placing a cinnamon stick upright beside the ice to infuse subtle spice aroma.

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