Step 1.
- Chill the Old Fashioned glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water.
Step 2.
- In a mixing glass, add 2 ounces of aged rum.
Step 3.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of absinthe, coating the inside of the glass.
Step 4.
- Add 1 sugar cube and a few dashes of aromatic bitters.
Step 5.
- Muddle the sugar cube with the bitters to create a paste.
Step 6.
- Add ice to the mixing glass and stir until well chilled.
Step 7.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled Old Fashioned glass over a large ice cube.
Step 8.
- Express the oil from an orange twist over the drink and use as garnish.