Coffee Old Fashioned
A coffee and sweet whiskey cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 32.6% ABV ∙
The Coffee Old Fashioned is an Old Fashioned of rye whiskey with coffee liqueur in place of sugar and two dashes of orange bitters, stirred over ice.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Stir all ingredients with ice: Crème de Café liqueur 20 mlRye whiskey 40 mlOrange bitters 2 dashes
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with an orange twist
Tips
- Stir with ice for 20–25 seconds; much longer and the extra water thins out the coffee liqueur.
History
The Coffee Old Fashioned is a modern riff on the Old Fashioned. It keeps the classic's frame of whiskey and bitters but replaces the sugar with coffee liqueur, for a roasted, bittersweet edge.
FAQ
What is a Coffee Old Fashioned?
An Old Fashioned in which coffee liqueur replaces the sugar. It is stirred, and the liqueur gives the rye a roasted, slightly bitter edge.
What is in a Coffee Old Fashioned?
40 ml rye whiskey, 20 ml coffee liqueur such as Crème de Café, and 2 dashes of orange bitters.
Is a Coffee Old Fashioned shaken or stirred?
Stirred. Stirring chills and dilutes the rye and coffee liqueur gently and keeps the drink clear and dense; a shake would aerate it. Stir for 20–25 seconds, since longer thins out the coffee liqueur.
What glass is a Coffee Old Fashioned served in?
An old-fashioned glass, also called a rocks glass, chilled beforehand and garnished with an orange twist.
