Creole Spiced Coffee Old Fashioned
A warming cocktail marrying the rich depth of coffee liqueur with spiced bourbon and a hint of orange, perfect for a cozy evening. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together bourbon, 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 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 bourbon
- 3/4 oz coffee liqueur
- 3 dashes orange bitters
- 1 demerara sugar cube
- 1 wide strip orange peel
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 large ice cube
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 demerara sugar cube in a mixing glass and add 3 dashes orange bitters.
- Step 2: Muddle gently until the sugar dissolves.
- Step 3: Add 2 oz bourbon and 3/4 oz coffee liqueur.
- Step 4: Fill the mixing glass with large ice cubes and stir gently for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 5: Strain into a rocks glass over a single large ice cube.
- Step 6: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface, rim the glass with it, then rest it on the ice.
- Step 7: Garnish by resting a cinnamon stick against the glass rim for aroma.
