Rum Old Fashioned
A sweet and bitter rum cocktail ∙ Build ∙ 2 min ∙ 33.7% ABV ∙
The Rum Old Fashioned is an Old Fashioned made with Caribbean aged and overproof rums, sweetened with falernum and cane syrup and stirred over ice with bitters.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Add all ingredients to the old-fashioned glass: Caribbean aged rum 50 mlWhite overproof rum 15 mlFalernum liqueur 10 mlCane syrup 5 mlAngostura aromatic bitters 1 dash
- Add ice and gently stir
- Garnish with an orange twist
Tips
- Once the ice is in, stir gently and only briefly. Too much water dulls the spice the overproof rum and falernum bring.
History
The Rum Old Fashioned swaps rum for the whiskey of the Old Fashioned. Bartenders have made that substitution since the drink's earliest days, when it was mixed with whatever spirit was on hand, including rum, gin, or brandy. Aged and overproof rums with falernum and cane syrup give it a sweeter, richer profile than whiskey's grain backbone.
FAQ
Can you make an Old Fashioned with rum?
Yes. This one uses 50 ml Caribbean aged rum and 15 ml white overproof rum in place of whiskey, sweetened with falernum and cane syrup.
What is a Rum Old Fashioned called?
Just that: a Rum Old Fashioned. It is the usual name whenever rum replaces the whiskey.
What is the best rum for a Rum Old Fashioned?
A Caribbean aged rum, whose molasses depth and light oak stand in for whiskey. This recipe adds 15 ml white overproof rum for the strength and bite that a single rum of moderate strength would lack.
