The Spiced Rum Old Fashioned

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Posted by Penguin

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Makes two drinks

The classic Old Fashioned is a simple and easily customizable cocktail base: spirit, sugar, bitters, and a garnish. That’s it. For this take, we quickly infuse aged rum with fragrant island spices and orange to achieve a unique and warming cold-weather drink.

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You Will Need (6 things)

  • 4 shot Aged Rum
  • 2 Cubes Cane Sugar
  • 10 dash Of aromatic Bitters
  • 2 Cloves
  • 1 Stick of Cinnamon (plus 2 to garnish)
  • 2 Strips of Orange Zest (plus 2 to garnish)

Steps (5 steps, 5 minutes)

  1. 1

    THE PARTICULARS

    Muddle the ingredients in the bottom of the shaker until the sugar has mostly dissolved.

  2. 2

    Add the cane sugar cubes and aromatic bitters to the shaker.

  3. 3

    Add the aged rum, cloves, cinnamon, and orange zest to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Let sit for 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Add ice to above the level of the liquid and stir for 10 seconds.

  5. 5

    Strain the mixture into rocks glasses containing large cubes of ice and garnish with remaining cinnamon and orange zest.