Velvet Cocoa Rum Old Fashioned

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A rich and smooth twist on the classic old fashioned, blending dark rum with bitters and a touch of cocoa for depth. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Dark aged rum, Simple syrup, Chocolate 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 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 1 large ice sphere in a rocks glass.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing glass filled with ice cubes to the brim, pour 2 oz dark aged rum, 0.25 oz simple syrup, 3 dashes chocolate bitters, and 2 dashes orange bitters.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute appropriately.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture over the ice sphere in the rocks glass.
  5. Step 5: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the cocktail surface by holding it skin side down and twisting firmly to release oils, then rub the peel around the glass rim and rest it on the edge.

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