Vanilla-Cardamom Rum Old Fashioned

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A smooth old fashioned with warm vanilla and exotic cardamom notes layered over rich aged rum. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together aged rum, vanilla simple 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 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 2 oz aged rum, 0.5 oz vanilla simple syrup, 3 dashes Angostura bitters, and a light pinch of ground cardamom into a mixing glass filled halfway with large ice cubes.
  2. Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass over one large clear ice cube.
  4. Step 4: Express the oils of one wide orange peel over the surface, twist it to release more aroma, then rim the glass and lay it flat on top as garnish.

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