Stirred Coffee-Maple Old Fashioned
A rich twist on the classic Old Fashioned featuring maple syrup and cold brew coffee for depth and smoothness. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, cold brew coffee, 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 170 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 rye whiskey
- 0.5 oz cold brew coffee
- 0.25 oz maple syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 wide strip orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass halfway with large ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz rye whiskey, 0.5 oz cold brew coffee, 0.25 oz maple syrup, and 3 dashes Angostura bitters.
- Step 2: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
- Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass over a single large clear ice cube.
- Step 4: Express the oils of 1 wide strip of orange peel over the drink by holding it skin side down and twisting, then rub the peel around the rim and rest it in the glass as garnish.








