A Twist on the classic Old Fashioned which traditionally uses Whiskey, this Rum variant adds slightly sweeter more rounder characteristics.&nbsp; Bartender Tip:The Orange oils zested over the drink really make a difference, lifting the overall flavours and binding them together.

Very easy

Alcohol

Bitter

Sour

Sweet

Rum Old Fashioned

Zest 2 large strips of Orange for zesting

Fruit Zester

Knife

Prepare

Pour the sugar into your glass. Add the bitters onto the sugar

Bar Spoon

Whisky Tumbler

Sugar

Cocktail bitters

Sugar and Bitters

Measure up and add a splash of the Rum and 1 ice cube into the mix

Ice scoop

Jigger

Dark Rum

Splash of Rum

Stir the drink for around 20 seconds, melting the ice and dissolving the sugar

Stir

Zest one of the orange zests into the drink and drop it in

Orange zest

Zest

Add the rest of your Rum and some more ice cubes

Rum and Ice

Stir the drink again for around 20 seconds

Stir again

Top with a couple more ice cubes and garnish with your final orange zest

How to make Rum Old Fashioned - video recipe