Velvety Coffee-Infused Irish Whiskey Old Fashioned

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A smooth and robust take on the Old Fashioned with Irish whiskey and a hint of coffee bitters, delivering rich warmth and subtle sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together Irish whiskey, Demerara syrup, Coffee bitters 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.

Prep: 4 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 195 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 1 large clear ice cube into a rocks glass.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz Irish whiskey, 1/4 oz demerara syrup, and 3 dashes of coffee bitters directly into the glass.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill evenly and dilute slightly.
  4. Step 4: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface by holding it skin side down above the glass and twisting to release oils, then rub the peel around the glass rim and drop it inside.
  5. Step 5: Garnish by skewering 1 Luxardo cherry on a cocktail pick and resting it across the glass rim.

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