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Stirred · 1 serving

Rum Old Fashioned

A carefully balanced stirred classic led by aged rum, with rich simple syrup and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Rum Old Fashioned is a stirred cocktail made with aged rum, rich simple syrup, aromatic bitters, and orange 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

Rum Old 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
Rum Old Fashioned ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Aged Rum60 ml6 cl2 oz8 parts
Rich Simple Syrup7.5 ml0.8 cl0.3 oz1 part
Aromatic bitters2 dash———
Orange Bitters2 dash———

Garnish: Orange twist

Method

How to make Rum Old Fashioned

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled rocks glass and prepare orange twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 60 ml aged rum, 7.5 ml rich simple syrup, 2 dash aromatic bitters, 2 dash orange bitters into a clean mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass three-quarters full with large, fresh ice cubes.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds, until cold and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled a chilled rocks glass over one large fresh ice cube.

  6. 06

    Add orange twist neatly and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Rum Old Fashioned taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Rum Old Fashioned questions

What is in a Rum Old Fashioned?

Kokto’s build uses aged rum, rich simple syrup, aromatic bitters, and orange bitters.

How long does a Rum Old 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 Rum Old 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 Rum Old 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 cocktail batch 60seed.recipe.rum-old-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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