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Rum Old-Fashioned

The Rum Old-Fashioned is a twist on the classic recipe that is easy to make for even beginner home bartenders.
Course Cocktail
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Calories 171kcal

Ingredients

Demerara Syrup

  • ½ cup Demerara sugar
  • ½ cup water

Rum Old-Fashioned

  • 2 ounces aged rum
  • ¼ ounce demerara syrup
  • 2 dashes aromatic bitters such as Angostura or Peychaud's bitters
  • 1 piece orange zest for garnish

Instructions

Demerara Syrup

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine demerara sugar and water. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Do not let boil. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  • Store in a mason jar for up to one month.

Rum Old-Fashioned

  • In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine rum and Demerara syrup.
  • Use a bar spoon to gently stir the mixture until chilled.
  • Strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube. Top with a dash or two of bitters, to taste.
  • Garnish with a piece of orange zest.

Notes

To make a non-alcoholic Rum Old-Fashioned: Use a zero-proof rum and non-alcoholic bitters.
If you don't have Demerara sugar: Use brown sugar, turbinado sugar or granulated white sugar to make your simple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 2.25oz | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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