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Rum Old Fashioned

The profile opens on rich, spicy and strong across a broad, weighty texture. The drink is decidedly spirit-forward and better for deliberate sipping.

RichSpicyStrong
APPROX. ABV
30%
STRENGTH
5/5
DRINKABILITY
2/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2
Bitterness0
Sourness1
Strength5
Body4
Drinkability2
Fruity0
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Rum

25 ml Citrus

15 ml Sweetener

Method
Stir with ice and strain.
Glass
Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish
Classic garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01BBQ
02Dark chocolate

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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