Citrus-Spiced Puerto Rican Coffee Old Fashioned
A smooth twist on the classic Old Fashioned with rich coffee liqueur and a hint of Puerto Rican citrus and spices. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together aged rum, coffee liqueur, orange 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 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 aged rum
- 1/2 oz coffee liqueur
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 1/4 oz demerara syrup
- 1 wide strip orange peel
- 1 large ice cube
- 1 piece star anise
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 large clear ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Step 2: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz aged rum, 1/2 oz coffee liqueur, 1/4 oz demerara syrup, and 2 dashes of orange bitters.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture over the large ice cube in the rocks glass.
- Step 5: Express the oils from 1 wide strip of orange peel over the surface, twist it and then rim the glass before resting the peel on top.
- Step 6: Float 1 star anise on the surface as an aromatic garnish.
