Stirred Coffee-Infused Rum Old Fashioned
A warming twist on the Old Fashioned combining aged rum with a coffee infusion and a touch of orange bitters for a complex, smooth finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together aged dark rum, coffee liqueur, simple syrup (1:1) 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 195 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 dark rum
- 1/4 oz coffee liqueur
- 1/4 oz simple syrup (1:1)
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 1 large ice cube
- 1 wide strip orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with one large clear ice cube. Pour 2 oz aged dark rum, 1/4 oz coffee liqueur, 1/4 oz simple syrup, and 2 dashes orange bitters over the ice.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass over a fresh large ice cube.
- Step 4: Express the oils of a wide orange peel strip over the surface by holding it about 3 inches above the glass and twisting firmly.
- Step 5: Rub the peel around the rim and rest it on the edge as garnish.
