Ring In 2017 with the BACARDÍ 8 Años Rum New Year's Old Fashioned

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It's New Year's Eve! The time to make resolutions and look forward to a brand new year. This BACARDÍ® 8 Años Rum New Year's Old Fashioned provides a fresh take on a truly beloved classic. Combining BACARDÍ 8 Años rum, bitters, and an orange peel garnish, you'll feel as fancy as Gatsby at your New Year's celebration. 

BACARDÍ 8 Años Rum New Year's Old Fashioned

INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 parts BACARDÍ 8 Años rum
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 splash water
  • 1-2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 orange peel
DIRECTIONS:
  • In a rocks glass, combine the sugar, water, and Angostura bitters with a bar spoon.
  • Next, add half the BACARDÍ 8 Años rum along with 2-3 large ice cubes, stirring repeatedly.
  • Pour in the second half of the rum and 2-3 more ice cubes, continuing to stir.
  • Cut a piece of orange peel (approximately 5 cm long); express the orange peel over the drink to release the citrus oils; drop the peel into the drink to finish.

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