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Rum Old Fashioned cocktail

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Rum Old Fashioned

A bold and classic cocktail featuring dark rum with a touch of sweetness and bitterness.

Base
Rum
Difficulty
Hard
Strength
Strong

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Place a cube of ice in a Rocks Glass.
  2. Add Angostura Bitters and a Sugar Cube.
  3. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  4. Fill the glass with ice.
  5. Add Rum (Dark).
  6. Stir gently.
  7. Garnish with an Orange Peel.

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About the Rum Old Fashioned

The Rum Old Fashioned is a robust variation of the traditional Old Fashioned, using dark rum as its base. Enhanced with bitters and a touch of sugar, it delivers a rich and complex flavor profile. A garnish of orange peel adds a citrusy aroma, making it a perfect drink for slow sipping and contemplative moments.

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    The classic version with bourbon instead of rum, offering a warmer and less smoky profile compared to the Rum Old Fashioned.

  • Mai Tai

    A tropical rum cocktail with almond syrup and lime, providing a fruitier and more refreshing contrast to the bold Rum Old Fashioned.

  • Boulevardier

    A whiskey-based cocktail with Campari and sweet vermouth, adding a bitter and more complex flavor compared to the Rum Old Fashioned's simplicity.

  • Negroni

    A gin cocktail with Campari and sweet vermouth, offering a more herbal and bitter alternative to the Rum Old Fashioned's rich sweetness.

  • Sazerac

    A rye whiskey cocktail with absinthe and bitters, delivering a spicier and more aromatic experience compared to the smoky Rum Old Fashioned.

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