Rum Orange Infusion

Give the classic Old Fashioned cocktail a tropical twist with the rich flavors of dark rum and zesty orange. This deeply-flavored short cocktail is perfect for those who want a little extra kick in their drink. The combination of dark rum and aromatic bitters creates a smooth and satisfying sip, enhanced by the delightful essence of orange peel.

Rum Orange Infusion

A tropical twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail, featuring the rich flavors of dark rum and zesty orange.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz Bacardi Dark rum
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 1 splash water
  • 1-2 tsp granulated sugar or a sugar cube
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Place the sugar cube or granulated sugar and Angostura Bitters in a rocks glass with a single ice cube.
  2. Stir the mix until the ice has melted enough to dissolve the sugar. If using a sugar cube, crush it.
  3. Add another 3 to 4 ice cubes and half of the Bacardi Dark rum. Stir for about 60 seconds.
  4. Fill the glass with more ice and add the remaining Bacardi Dark rum, then stir for another 60 seconds.
  5. Cut a piece of orange peel about the size of your thumb. Hold it over the glass and bend it to release some oil into the drink.
  6. Add the orange peel to the drink, stir a couple more times, and serve. Enjoy the deeply-flavored infusion!