Rum Old-fashioned
The old-fashioned template rebuilt on light rum, finished with a lime twist and a fiery teaspoon of 151 floated on top. Sugarcane depth with a dramatic final flourish.
Medium
Difficulty
4 min
Time
180 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Rum
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Lime Peel(optional)Twist of
- Overproof Rum1 tsp
- Water1 tsp
- Powdered Sugar1/2 tsp
- Angostura Bitters1 dash
- White Rum1 ½ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Rum Old-fashioned close to the original.
Instead of Overproof Rum
- Dark Rum— milder — the drink loses some kick
Instead of Powdered Sugar
- Simple Syrup— dissolves instantly
- Sugar— stir well to dissolve
Instead of Angostura Bitters
- Orange Bitters— citrus-forward
- Peychaud's Bitters— brighter, anise-tinged
Instead of White Rum
- Cachaça— makes it punchier
- Gold Rum— richer, slightly oaky
Instructions
Stir powdered sugar, water, and bitters in an old-fashioned glass.
When sugar has dissolved add ice cubes and light rum.
Add the twist of lime peel.
Float 151 proof rum on top, and serve.
Pairs well with
Overproof rum swaps into the classic build, craving caramelized island flavors:
- Grilled pineapple bites
- Rum-glazed bacon
- Salted cashews
- Dark chocolate with coconut
Similar taste
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