Island Old Fashioned

Island Old Fashioned

Dark rum and demerara swap in for whiskey, giving this tropical twist a smoky-sweet backbone.

Total 5 min Makes 1 serving Calories 168/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

This riff on the classic Old Fashioned trades bourbon for aged dark rum and sweetens the glass with demerara syrup and a dash of bitters, finished with a flamed orange peel. Serve it as a slow sipping cocktail after dinner or alongside island-inspired small plates.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces aged dark rum
  • 1/4 ounce demerara syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters
  • 1 large ice cube
  • 1 strip orange peel, for garnish
  • 1 brandied cherry, for garnish

Method

  1. In a mixing glass, combine the dark rum, demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, and orange bitters.

  2. Add ice and stir for 20 to 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.

  3. Place one large ice cube in a rocks glass and strain the mixture over it.

  4. Hold the orange peel over the glass, flame it with a lit match to express the oils, then drop it into the drink.

  5. Garnish with a brandied cherry and serve immediately.

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Island Old Fashioned

This riff on the classic Old Fashioned trades bourbon for aged dark rum and sweetens the glass with demerara syrup and a dash of bitters, finished with a flamed orange peel. Serve it as a slow sipping cocktail after dinner or alongside island-inspired small plates.

5 min 1 serving 168 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces aged dark rum
  • 1/4 ounce demerara syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 dash orange bitters
  • 1 large ice cube
  • 1 strip orange peel, for garnish
  • 1 brandied cherry, for garnish

Method

  1. 1

    In a mixing glass, combine the dark rum, demerara syrup, Angostura bitters, and orange bitters.

  2. 2

    Add ice and stir for 20 to 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.

  3. 3

    Place one large ice cube in a rocks glass and strain the mixture over it.

  4. 4

    Hold the orange peel over the glass, flame it with a lit match to express the oils, then drop it into the drink.

  5. 5

    Garnish with a brandied cherry and serve immediately.