Smoky Creole Coffee Old Fashioned
A dark and smoky twist on the classic old fashioned, featuring coffee liqueur and a hint of Creole bitters. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, coffee liqueur, simple 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 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 rye whiskey
- 1/2 oz coffee liqueur
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 3 dashes Creole bitters
- 1 large clear ice cube
- 1 wide strip orange peel
- 1 whole toasted pecan
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
- Step 2: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz rye whiskey, 1/2 oz coffee liqueur, 1/4 oz simple syrup, and 3 dashes of Creole bitters.
- Step 3: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture over the large ice cube in the rocks glass.
- Step 5: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface, twisting to release essential oils, then rub the peel around the glass rim and rest it on the ice.
- Step 6: Garnish by skewering one toasted pecan on a cocktail pick and place it across the rim.
