Coffee-Infused Bourbon Old Fashioned
A rich and warming Old Fashioned with bourbon infused with coffee notes and a subtle hint of vanilla sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together coffee-infused bourbon, maple syrup, Angostura 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 200 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 coffee-infused bourbon
- 0.25 oz maple syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 wide strip orange peel
- 1 large clear ice cube
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz coffee-infused bourbon over the ice cube.
- Step 3: Add 0.25 oz maple syrup and 3 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Step 4: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill the drink and integrate flavors without excessive dilution.
- Step 5: Express the oils of 1 wide orange peel by twisting it over the glass surface, then rim the glass with the peel before resting it elegantly on the ice cube as garnish.







