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$6.67
cost
280
cal
40.4%
ABV
3/5
NA score
3.53
std drinks
11.8g
sugar
Rum Old Fashioned
An easy rum cocktail built on aged rum.
The Recipe
- aged rum2 oz
- demerara syrup0.25 oz
- angostura bitters3 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$6.67
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$6.33
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| aged rum | 2 oz | $2.21 |
| demerara syrup | 0.25 oz | $0.02 |
| angostura bitters | 3 oz | $4.44 |
| Total pour cost | $6.67 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
280
Sugar
11.8g
ABV
40.4%
Std drinks
3.53
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| angostura bitters | 135 | 48.3% |
| aged rum | 128 | 45.8% |
| demerara syrup | 16.5 | 5.9% |
Carbs: 11.8g
Alcohol: 49.5g
Volume: 5.3 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
3/5Convertibility
Original cost
$6.67
Zero-proof cost
$3.14
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| aged rum | Lyre's Dark Cane Spirit(Lyre's) | $3.04 |
| demerara syrup | Kept | $0.02 |
| angostura bitters | Kept | $0.07 |
Flavor notes
Bitters stay at a trace level for aroma and structure rather than full proof impact.
Pairs Well With
rumsalted nutscitrus olivesdark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamhot wingsgreen curryjerk chickenspicy tuna rollsfish tacoseloteguacamolemolecroissantseggs benedictfried chickenwaffles
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Rum Old Fashioned?
- 2 oz aged rum, 0.25 oz demerara syrup, 3 oz angostura bitters.
- How much does a Rum Old Fashioned cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Rum Old Fashioned is $6.67 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Rum Old Fashioned?
- A Rum Old Fashioned has approximately 280 calories, with 40.4% ABV and 11.8g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Rum Old Fashioned?
- Yes — the Rum Old Fashioned has a convertibility score of 3/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $3.14.