Dominican Spiced Coffee Old Fashioned

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A robust twist on the traditional old fashioned, combining Dominican dark rum, spiced coffee syrup, and bitters for a smooth, aromatic finish. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together Dominican dark rum, spiced coffee 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 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: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz Dominican dark rum, 0.75 oz spiced coffee syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
  2. Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with large clear ice cubes to the brim and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
  4. Step 4: Express the oils of 1 strip of orange peel over the surface by holding it with the outside facing down and twisting firmly, then rim the glass with the peel before resting it on top as garnish.

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