What ingredients are in a Rum Old-fashioned?

1 1/2 oz Light rum, 1 tsp 151 proof rum, 1/2 tsp Powdered sugar, 1 dash Bitters, 1 tsp Water, Twist of Lime peel

What glass do you use for a Rum Old-fashioned?

A Rum Old-fashioned is traditionally served in a Vaso Old Fashioned.

How strong is a Rum Old-fashioned?

A Rum Old-fashioned has an estimated ABV of 27,74%.

How many calories are in a Rum Old-fashioned?

A Rum Old-fashioned contains approximately 151 calories per serving.

What ingredients make up a Rum Old-Fashioned?

A Rum Old-Fashioned uses light rum as the base spirit, sweetened with powdered sugar and seasoned with bitters, then finished with a float of overproof 151-proof rum. A lime peel twist serves as the garnish, replacing the traditional orange peel used in bourbon versions.

How does the 151 rum float affect the drink?

The float of 151-proof rum sits on top of the drink due to its higher concentration of alcohol and lighter density, intensifying the aroma and delivering a stronger initial sip. It also amplifies the overall ABV of the cocktail noticeably compared to a single-rum build.

How does a Rum Old-Fashioned differ from the classic Old-Fashioned?

The primary difference is the base spirit: where the classic Old-Fashioned uses bourbon or rye whiskey, this variation substitutes light rum. The lime peel twist further distinguishes it, lending a tropical citrus note rather than the orange character of the original.

The familiar Old-Fashioned framework of spirit, sweetener, and bitters carries over to the Rum Old-Fashioned, which substitutes light rum for the usual bourbon or rye. Powdered sugar, water, and a dash of bitters are stirred in an old-fashioned glass until the sugar dissolves, after which ice and the light rum are added and a lime peel twist is dropped in. A teaspoon of 151-proof rum floated on top amplifies both the aroma and the alcoholic intensity, lifting the drink to nearly 28 percent alcohol by volume. The structure remains spirit-forward and traditional, but the rum base and high-proof float give it a distinct, darker character that sets it apart from its whiskey-based ancestor.

Rum Old-fashioned

Copa Vaso Old Fashioned

Dificultad Hard

Calorías ~151 kcal

ABV 27,74%

Ingredientes

Light rum 1 1/2 oz
151 proof rum 1 tsp
Powdered sugar 1/2 tsp
Bitters 1 dash
Water 1 tsp
Lime peel Twist of

Instrucciones

Stir powdered sugar, water, and bitters in an old-fashioned glass. When sugar has dissolved add ice cubes and light rum. Add the twist of lime peel, float 151 proof rum on top, and serve.

Strong Dark

El Rum Old Fashioned es la versión de ron del clásico Old Fashioned, usando ron en lugar de bourbon para añadir un sabor tropical único. Azúcar, bitters y ron se armonizan para crear un sabor dulce y complejo, con una guarnición de piel de lima que añade frescor.

History & Origins

The Old-Fashioned is widely considered one of the oldest cocktails in American bartending, with documented recipes appearing in the mid-19th century. The rum variation emerged as bartenders adapted the formula to different base spirits, a common practice throughout cocktail history. The precise origin of the Rum Old-Fashioned is disputed, but rum-based riffs on the classic have appeared in bartending guides since the early 20th century.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: High-proof rum and lime peel deliver an intense, tropical-citrus nose layered over a faint bitters spice. Palate: Bold and spirit-forward, with light rum providing a clean sugarcane sweetness balanced by bitters and the sharp citrus oil of lime peel; the 151 float adds a fiery intensity. Finish: Long, warm, and drying, with lingering bitters and lime zest.

bold spicy citrus sugarcane aromatic

Pro Tip

Float the 151-proof rum gently over the back of a bar spoon to form a distinct, aromatic top layer that adds drama and intensity.

Técnicas utilizadas

Exprimido de Cáscara Revuelto

Data verified septiembre 2017

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