Can you make an Old Fashioned with rum? Yes. The classic Old Fashioned uses whiskey, but its structure of spirit, sugar and bitters works well with a rounder, warmer rum.
['h3', 'The classic Old Fashioned']
The classic is whiskey, sugar, bitters and an orange twist, stirred over ice. A rum version swaps the base for a rum with some warmth and character.
['h3', 'What makes a rum good for an Old Fashioned']
Look for a rum with body and a little spice, since there is no mixer to hide behind. It should taste good neat and stand up to a few dashes of bitters.
['h3', 'The Beach Heaven twist: Spiced Velvet Old Fashioned']
Spiced Velvet carries orange and lime notes, which pair naturally with orange bitters and a strip of orange peel. This is a rum version, not the whiskey classic.
['ul', ['50 ml Beach Heaven Spiced Velvet', '5 ml simple syrup', '2 dashes orange bitters', '1 large ice cube']]
Stir with ice for 20 to 30 seconds until very cold, strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass and squeeze an orange peel over the top.
['h3', 'Tips']
Use one large ice cube so it melts slowly, and stir long enough to chill and soften the drink.
See the full Spiced Velvet Old Fashioned recipe and learn what spiced rum is. Enjoy responsibly.