Cardamom-Spiced Coffee Old Fashioned

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

An elegant coffee-infused Old Fashioned cocktail with warm cardamom notes and rich molasses sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, cold brew coffee concentrate, cardamom simple syrup 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 180 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.

Ingredients

• 2 oz rye whiskey
• 1 oz cold brew coffee concentrate
• 1/2 oz cardamom simple syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 large ice cube
• 1 wide strip orange peel
• 1 for garnish cardamom pod

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 1 large clear ice cube in a rocks glass.
2. Step 2: In a mixing glass filled halfway with ice cubes, pour 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz cold brew coffee concentrate, 1/2 oz cardamom simple syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
4. Step 4: Strain the mixture over the large ice cube in the rocks glass.
5. Step 5: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface by holding it with the peel side down and twisting to release oils, then rub the peel around the glass rim and rest it on the ice.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 1 lightly crushed cardamom pod on top for aroma.
7. Step 7: Serve immediately and savor the complex flavors.