Coffee-Infused Bourbon Old Fashioned with Orange Bitters

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A deep, aromatic twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail using coffee-infused bourbon and bright orange bitters for a rich, layered flavor. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon, fresh brewed coffee (strong), 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 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: 5 min Serves 1 American cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare coffee-infused bourbon by combining 2 oz bourbon with 0.5 oz freshly brewed strong coffee in a mixing glass.
  2. Step 2: Add 0.25 oz simple syrup and 3 dashes of orange bitters to the mixing glass with the bourbon-coffee mixture.
  3. Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  4. Step 4: Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube. Express the oils of 1 strip of orange peel over the glass, then rub the rim with the peel and drop it in as garnish.

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