Spiced Coffee Bitters Cocktail with Orange Zest

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A warming cocktail combining the natural bitterness of coffee bitters with spiced notes and fresh orange zest for a complex, aromatic drink. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together coffee bitters, bourbon whiskey, 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 160 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: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with 1 cup ice cubes. Add 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1/2 oz simple syrup, and 3 dashes of coffee bitters.
  2. Step 2: Stir the mixture gently for 20 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a chilled old-fashioned glass over a large ice cube.
  4. Step 4: Express the oils of 1 strip of fresh orange zest over the glass by holding it over the drink and twisting firmly, then rub the zest around the rim and drop it into the drink.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with 1 whole clove and 1 small cinnamon stick to infuse subtle spicy aroma as you sip.

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