Velvet Coffee Old Fashioned
A smooth and indulgent cocktail combining robust coffee liqueur and aged rye whiskey with classic Old Fashioned spices. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, coffee liqueur, 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 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 rye whiskey
- 3/4 oz coffee liqueur
- 1/4 oz demerara syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 large clear ice cube
- 1 for garnish orange twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz rye whiskey, 3/4 oz coffee liqueur, 1/4 oz demerara syrup, and 3 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: Place one large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
- Step 4: Strain the stirred cocktail over the large ice cube.
- Step 5: Express the oils of a wide orange twist over the surface, then run the peel around the rim before resting it on the glass edge as garnish.








