Rhum Refashioned
Alcoholic cocktail
Category : Alcoolisé
Origin : New Orleans
Ingredients of the Rhum Refashioned cocktail
Preparation of the Rhum Refashioned cocktail
Directly in the glass Pour the Angostura bitters over the brown sugar cube in an Old Fashioned glass Add 2 ice cubes and stir Add one third of the rum measure and 2 ice cubes, then stir Repeat this last step 2 more times Add sugar syrup to taste Garnish with a lime zest
History of the Rhum Refashioned cocktail
The Rhum Refashioned belongs to the great family of cocktails known as Old Fashioned, whose principle is based on the balance between a characterful spirit, a touch of sugar, and aromatic bitterness. Its version with aged rum replaces traditional whisky with a rounder spirit marked by notes of wood, dried fruit, and gentle spices. The presence of Angostura bitters gives it the bitter, herbal backbone that ties this cocktail to the classic bar tradition, where the restraint of the ingredients highlights the depth of the spirit.
The link to New Orleans is particularly significant, as the city holds a central place in the history of American cocktails, at the crossroads of Creole, French-speaking, and Caribbean influences. In this context, the use of aged rum naturally evokes Atlantic exchanges and the importance of cane sugar in the region’s economy and culture. The cane sugar syrup and cane sugar / brown sugar reinforce this identity, bringing a more rustic and warming sweetness than white sugar. The result is a sober, elegant, and deeply aromatic cocktail that blends the tradition of the classic drink with the sunny character of colonial-style rums.