Stirred Coffee-Infused Bourbon Old Fashioned
A smoky bourbon cocktail with deep coffee notes and subtle sweetness, perfect for evening sipping. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together bourbon, cold brew coffee, 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 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/2 oz cold brew coffee
- 1/4 oz demerara syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 large clear ice cube
- 1 wide strip orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz bourbon, 1/2 oz cold brew coffee, 1/4 oz demerara syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
- Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 3: Strain the cocktail over a single large clear ice cube in a rocks glass.
- Step 4: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the drink to release the oils, then rim the glass with the peel and drop it in as garnish.
