Caribbean Old Fashioned
A nice twist on a classic cocktail recipe, this cocktail is similar to your standard Old Fashioned but uses Rum instead of Bourbon. The cocktail also uses a little bit of juice from a jar of cherries to add some further unique flavours that go well with the Rum, as well as Orange Bitters, which add a slight tropical note to the drink.An Old Fashioned is one of the oldest styles of cocktails, and, technically, you can usually make an Old Fashioned with almost anything. Of course some ingredient ratios may need to be modified slightly to make it right, but you can still make an Old Fashioned out of almost anything. This cocktail is a prime example of that.Enjoy this cocktail any time, it's easy to make and easy to like.
Ingredients
- 60 mL Golden Rum
- 20 mL Simple Syrup* Or to taste, some like less, some like more.
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 2 dashes Orange Bitters
- 1 tsp Cherry jar juice
- Garnish with orange twist and cherry (optional)
Instructions
- Add all Rum, Simple Syrup, both Bitters, and Cherry Jar Juice to a chilled rocks glass and stir.
- Add a large ice cube or a few smaller cubes to your glass.
- Slip garnish to the side of the ice.
Notes
*Our Simple Syrup recipe is here.
Use high quality Golden Rum in this drink if you want it to taste its best. If you like it, feel free to play with other styles of Rum, you may find something special.
Also note the addition of Orange Bitters in this recipe. Most people will have Angostura Bitters on hand but may not have Orange Bitters lying around if they're not regular cocktail makers. While this drink will taste great without the Orange Bitters, it's not something to be skipped if you have it. Go out and buy a bottle for your bar. It's a must for a lot of other cocktails; it won't go wasted and you'll really thank yourself for having it.