Coffee-Infused Whiskey Old Fashioned

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

An Old Fashioned with a smooth coffee twist, combining rich whiskey and aromatic cold brew for a bold finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, cold brew coffee concentrate, simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water) 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 220 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
• 0.5 oz cold brew coffee concentrate
• 0.25 oz simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 strip orange peel
• 1 large clear ice cube

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place one large clear ice cube in a rocks glass.
2. Step 2: In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour 2 oz rye whiskey, 0.5 oz cold brew coffee concentrate, 0.25 oz simple syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
3. Step 3: Stir gently for 30 seconds to chill and dilute to the perfect balance.
4. Step 4: Strain the mixture over the ice cube in the rocks glass.
5. Step 5: Express an orange peel over the glass to release oils, then rub the peel around the rim and drop it into the glass as garnish.