Spiced Cuban Coffee Old Fashioned

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A bold twist on the classic old fashioned combining Cuban espresso, dark rum, and warming spices for a rich and complex nightcap. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together dark rum, freshly brewed espresso, demerara 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.

Prep: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 190 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Brew 1 oz of fresh espresso and let it cool slightly.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz dark rum, 1 oz cooled espresso, 0.5 oz demerara syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
  3. Step 3: Add one large clear ice cube and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
  4. Step 4: Strain into a rocks glass over a fresh large clear ice cube.
  5. Step 5: Express the oils of a wide strip of orange peel over the surface, twist it to release essential oils, then rest it on the rim as garnish.

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