Venezuelan Cocoa and Coffee Old Fashioned

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A rich twist on the classic Old Fashioned, blending Venezuelan dark rum with cocoa bitters and coffee notes for a sophisticated sip. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together Venezuelan dark rum, Demerara sugar syrup, Chocolate 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: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 195 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz Venezuelan dark rum, 0.25 oz demerara sugar syrup, 3 dashes chocolate bitters, and 0.5 oz cold brewed coffee.
  2. Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim and stir gently for 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  3. Step 3: Place a large clear ice cube in a rocks glass and strain the cocktail over it.
  4. Step 4: Express a wide strip of orange peel over the surface by twisting it to release oils, then rub the rim of the glass with the peel before resting it on the edge as garnish.

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