Rum Twist Old Fashioned

Give the Old Fashioned a delightful twist with dark rum, adding a deep flavor that perfectly complements the zesty orange. This short cocktail is a delightful variation that's sure to impress your guests.

Rum Twist Old Fashioned

A delightful twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail, with the deep flavor of dark rum complemented by zesty orange.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz Bacardi Dark rum
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 1 splash water
  • 1-2 tsp granulated sugar/a sugar cube
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Place the sugar cube or granulated sugar and Angostura Bitters in a rocks glass with a single ice cube.
  2. Stir the mix until the ice has melted enough to dissolve the sugar. If using a sugar cube, crush it.
  3. Add 3 to 4 more ice cubes and half of the Bacardi Dark rum, then stir for about 60 seconds.
  4. Fill the glass with more ice and add the remaining Bacardi Dark rum, then stir for another 60 seconds.
  5. Cut a piece of orange peel about the size of your thumb, hold it over the glass, and bend it to release some oil into the drink.
  6. Add the orange peel to the drink, stir a couple more times, and serve. It's well worth the wait.