Spiced Haitian Coffee Old Fashioned
A rich and warming cocktail that marries dark Haitian coffee liqueur with aged rum and warming spices for a sophisticated sip. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together Aged rum, Haitian coffee liqueur, Demerara sugar 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 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 Aged rum
- 1 oz Haitian coffee liqueur
- 1/2 oz Demerara sugar syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 strip Orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz aged rum, 1 oz Haitian coffee liqueur, and 1/2 oz demerara sugar syrup.
- Step 2: Add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters, then stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
- Step 4: Express the oils of a 1-inch wide orange peel strip over the drink by holding it skin-side down and giving a firm twist.
- Step 5: Rub the peel around the rim of the glass and rest it inside as garnish.









