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Stirred · 1 serving

Gold Fashioned

A rum Old Fashioned sweetened with honey water and seasoned with aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Gold Fashioned is a stirred cocktail made with aged rum, honey syrup, and aromatic bitters. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Gold Fashioned ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Gold Fashioned ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Aged Rum50 ml5 cl1.7 oz2 parts
Honey Syrup25 ml2.5 cl0.8 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters1 dash———

Garnish: Exactly one very small clean honeycomb rectangle

Method

How to make Gold Fashioned

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill a heavy rocks glass, prepare one large clear serving cube, and cut one very small clean rectangle of honeycomb.

  2. 02

    Measure the lightly aged rum, honey syrup, and one dash of aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid cold ice and place a bar spoon against the inner wall.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily for 20–25 seconds until the honey is fully integrated and the drink is thoroughly chilled.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled rocks glass over the single large clear cube.

  6. 06

    Set the single compact honeycomb piece neatly at the rim without dripping honey into the glass and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Gold Fashioned taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness1 / 5

Quick answers

Gold Fashioned questions

What is in a Gold Fashioned?

Kokto’s build uses aged rum, honey syrup, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Gold Fashioned take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Gold Fashioned prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Gold Fashioned alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B135https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3988/gold-fashioned · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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