Roasted Coffee Old Fashioned
A smoky twist on the classic Old Fashioned, combining roasted coffee notes with rich bourbon and bitters. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon, Angostura bitters, large ice cube 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 190 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
- 1/2 oz coffee syrup (strong brewed coffee with simple syrup)
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 large ice cube
- 1 wide strip orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz bourbon, 1/2 oz coffee syrup, and 3 dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until well chilled.
- Step 3: Place a large clear ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Step 4: Strain the stirred cocktail over the large ice cube.
- Step 5: Express the oils of 1 wide strip of orange peel over the glass surface, twist it, then rim the glass and drop the peel inside as garnish.







