First off, on its own Bacardi 8 Años is a great sipping rum; it is very scotch-like in its smoky quality with a smooth and slightly sweet finish. I enjoyed it over ice immensely and think that it is the perfect aged rum to start with if you are looking to get in to sipping rums; it is extremely balanced, complex, and drinkable. To make Bacardi 8 into an amazing Old Fashioned combine 2 parts Bacardi 8 Años, ½ part simple syrup, 2 dashes Angostura Bitters, and ice into a metal shaker. Stir or muddle well and pour over a single spherical ice cube, garnishing with maraschino cherries. The resulting Rum Fashioned is delectably complex due to the superior smooth and aged nature of the Rum with added sweetness and herb notes imparted by the Angostura Bitters.

This Rum based Old Fashioned is a truly multi-faceted cocktail that is easy drinking and satisfying in every sip, be sure to pick up Bacardi 8 Años and start cocktailing adventurously.  

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For the Old Fashioned you MUST use Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila because you really need its bourbon aspects to make the drink come alive. For this variety Hornitos takes their already superb Añejo tequila and ages it in deeply charred oak barrels where they are left for four months to acquire a deeper and darker golden amber color and the smoky flavor characteristic of American bourbon. To make the Old Fashioned stir two ounces of Black Barrel, 2 dashes Angostura Bitters, and a touch of simple syrup. I poured the cocktail over a single large spherical ice cube for even cooling, you should garnish with a cherry and orange peel but I sadly did not have those at the time of this article. The resulting cocktail pays homage to its bourbon roots while Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila gives it a whole new spiciness and refreshing drinkability.

Take a great leap and try Hornito’s Black Barrel Tequila in your Old fashioned, you will be rewarded with a new and innovative take on a tried and true classic.

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Preparation
Torch orange and lemon rinds.
In a shaker, muddle the rinds with Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters and Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Bourbon.
Add ice and stir.
Pour into an Old Fashioned glass and top with soda water.

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A classic drink often seen on the hit show Mad Men, the perfect rum old fashioned is a great way to end the day, combining the cleansing citrus of orange and the deep molasses of good aged rum.  For this recipe, we recommend the Mount Gay Extra Old, a classic dark rum with amazing flavor and perfect for this classic cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 1 short glass
• 1 dash Angostura Bitters
• 1/2 Jigger of simple syrup
• 2 Jigger of Mount Gay Extra Old Rum
• 3 ice cubes/1 shaped ice block
• Orange twist

To start, we recommend chilling the glass while collecting ingredients by filling it with ice.  Once ready and properly chilled, dump the ice and add 1 dash of bitters.  Swirl this around the glass to coat the sides evenly, coming up about 2/3 to the top.  From here, add a 1/2 jigger of simple syrup and first jigger of rum, and stir together for a few seconds.  Add the second jigger of rum, then the ice and stir one more time.  Layered flavor is the name of this drink.  Finally, take the orange twist, spritz above the glass and rub the peel on the inner edge of the glass before garnishing.

A simple cocktail with amazing layers of flavor, we recommend relaxing with it in your favorite chair overlooking your domain.

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