Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBluBarbados Old Fashioned Recipe

Barbados Old Fashioned Recipe

Inspired by Blu
Time10m
Serves1

Barbados Rum, fruit bitters, orange twist

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Begin by taking a lowball glass and placing it on a stable surface.

  2. 2

    Add Ice

    Add the ice cubes to the glass, filling it about halfway.

  3. 3

    Mix Ingredients

    In a mixing glass, combine the Barbados rum, simple syrup, and fruit bitters.

  4. 4

    Stir the Mixture

    Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.

  5. 5

    Strain into Glass

    Strain the mixed ingredients over the ice in the lowball glass.

  6. 6

    Garnish

    Express the oils from the orange peel over the drink by holding it over the glass and twisting it. Then, place the orange peel in the drink as a garnish.

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