RUM OLD FASHIONED COCKTAIL
WITH CUBAN ELEGANCE

Cuba is widely recognised as the birthplace of great classic cocktails, where time, technique and respect for rum define every preparation. The Rum Old Fashioned is a restrained and deeply expressive interpretation that finds its ideal setting in February a month associated with intimacy and quiet contemplation. This rum old fashioned cocktail is built around a mature rum, capable of delivering balance, texture and a warm expression that invites unhurried enjoyment. In this version, Ron Santiago de Cuba Extra Añejo 12 Years brings complexity and a natural elegance that elevates the ritual of the drink.

INGREDIENTS

• 60ml Ron Santiago de Cuba Extra Añejo 12 Years Old
• 5 ml sugar syrup (or dissolved sugar)
• 2 dashes aromatic bitters
• One large ice cube
• Orange peel for aroma (optional)

METHOD

In a lowball glass, add the sugar syrup and the bitters.
Pour in the rum and stir gently to integrate the flavours.
Add a large ice cube and stir delicately until well chilled.
Express an orange peel over the glass, avoiding excess oils, then discard or leave as a subtle allow garnish.