Brave Chrome Dark Roast Old Fashioned

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A robust twist on the classic Old Fashioned featuring dark roasted coffee notes and a hint of chocolate bitters, inspired by the sleek power of the Brave browser. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together Bourbon whiskey, Coffee liqueur, Chocolate bitters for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 1 Demarara sugar cube in a rocks glass and saturate it with 3 dashes of chocolate bitters.
  2. Step 2: Muddle the sugar cube and bitters until dissolved.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey and 0.5 oz coffee liqueur directly into the glass.
  4. Step 4: Gently stir with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and combine without diluting.
  5. Step 5: Add 1 large clear ice sphere to the glass.
  6. Step 6: Express the oils of 1 wide orange peel over the surface by holding it over the glass and twisting, then rub the peel around the rim and drop it into the drink as garnish.

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