Rum old-fashioned

 

Method 1

Ingredients

dark rum

sugar syrup

orange bitters

ice

orange peel, to garnish

STEP 1

Put half the rum, the sugar syrup and bitters in a mixing glass or jug. Add three ice cubes and stir slowly with a mixing spoon until the outside of the glass feels cold. Add the rest of the rum and a few more ice cubes, then stir to just combine.

STEP 2

Strain the drink into an ice-filled rocks glass or tumbler and garnish with the strip of orange peel.

Method 2

To make a Rum Old-Fashioned, you will need the following ingredients:

- 2 oz of rum

- 1 tsp of simple syrup

- 2 dashes of Angostura bitters

- Orange peel or twist, for garnish

To make the cocktail, you should muddle the simple syrup and bitters together in a glass. Add ice, pour in the rum, and stir until well chilled. Finally, garnish with the orange peel or twist, and enjoy your Rum Old-Fashioned!