Spiced Rum Espresso Old Fashioned

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A bold twist on the classic Old Fashioned, combining rich espresso with warming spiced rum and a hint of maple syrup. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together spiced rum, freshly brewed espresso (cooled), maple 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 210 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 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes.
  2. Step 2: Pour in 2 oz spiced rum, 1 oz cooled freshly brewed espresso, 0.5 oz maple syrup, and add 3 dashes of Angostura bitters.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
  4. Step 4: Strain into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
  5. Step 5: Express the oils of 1 orange peel strip over the surface by holding it skin-side down and twisting, then rim the glass with the peel and rest it on the ice as garnish.

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