Dusk Noir
A smoky, bittersweet cocktail with bourbon, coffee liqueur, and a hint of amaro for depth. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Bourbon, Coffee liqueur, Amaro 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
- 0.75 oz Coffee liqueur
- 0.5 oz Amaro
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 strip Orange zest
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, add 2 oz bourbon, 0.75 oz coffee liqueur, 0.5 oz amaro, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Step 2: Fill the glass with ice cubes to the brim and stir gently for 30 seconds to chill.
- Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass over a single large ice cube.
- Step 4: Garnish with an orange zest strip, twisting it over the surface to release oils.









