Cuban Citrus and Coffee Old Fashioned
A bold twist on the classic Old Fashioned blending Cuban coffee notes with bright citrus and aged rum warmth. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together aged Cuban rum, cold brew coffee, demerara 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 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 Cuban rum
- 0.5 oz cold brew coffee
- 0.25 oz demerara syrup
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 1 large clear ice cube
- 1 wide strip orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 large clear ice cube in a rocks glass to chill the glass.
- Step 2: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz aged Cuban rum, 0.5 oz cold brew coffee, 0.25 oz demerara syrup, and 2 dashes orange bitters.
- Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim and 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 1 wide strip of orange peel over the surface by twisting it to release the oils, then rim the glass and drop it in as garnish.
