Vanilla-Spiced Rum Old Fashioned
A rich, spirit-forward Old Fashioned that marries dark rum with warm vanilla and cinnamon notes for a cozy sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together dark aged rum, Angostura bitters, cinnamon stick 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 210 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 dark aged rum
- 1/2 oz vanilla simple syrup (1:1 sugar, water, vanilla bean)
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1, for garnish cinnamon stick
- 1 large clear ice cube
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz dark aged rum and 1/2 oz vanilla simple syrup over the ice.
- Step 3: Add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters directly into the glass.
- Step 4: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 5: Express the oils of a lemon twist over the glass surface, then discard or rim the glass with it for subtle citrus brightness.
- Step 6: Garnish by resting a cinnamon stick vertically in the glass, allowing its aroma to enhance each sip.
