Rum Old-fashioned
The Rum Old-fashioned is a very strong rum spirit-forward cocktail, sweet on the palate. Built and served in a rocks glass.
- 2 min
- Rocks glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 44 out of 100
- Bitter
- 26 out of 100
- Herbal
- 22 out of 100
- Smoky
- 7 out of 100
- Boozy
- 100 out of 100
How to make a Rum Old-fashioned
To make a Rum Old-fashioned, build in a rocks glass: 1½ oz light rum, ¼ oz 151 proof rum, ¼ oz simple syrup and 1 dash Bitters. Garnish with lime peel.
You'll need
- Light rum1½ oz
- 151 proof rum¼ oz
- Simple syrupor ½ tsp sugar + a splash of water¼ oz
- Bitters1 dash
- Lime peelgarnish
Pairs well with: Simple syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Add the simple syrup and bitters to a rocks glass.
- 2
Pour in light rum and 151 proof rum.
- 3
Stir gently to mix.
- 4
Garnish with a lime twist.
Why build it in the glass? Light rum, 151 proof rum and simple syrup only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
No simple syrup? Muddle ½ tsp sugar with the bitters and a splash of water in the glass until it dissolves, then carry on.
Rum Old-fashioned questions
What does a Rum Old-fashioned taste like, and is it sweet?
Lightly sweet, not sugary: it's mostly sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a very strong drink at about 38% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Rum Old-fashioned?
About 38% ABV after mixing with ice, close to a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Rum Old-fashioned and a Rum Toddy?
Both use light rum and simple syrup. The Rum Old-fashioned adds 151 proof rum and Bitters. The Rum Old-fashioned is layered and served in a rocks glass; the Rum Toddy is stirred and served in a rocks glass. The Rum Old-fashioned is the stronger of the two.
What glass do you serve a Rum Old-fashioned in?
A rocks glass.