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Bourbon Espresso Old Fashioned
This Bourbon Espresso Old Fashioned will blow your mind if you love coffee and a decent bourbon drink.
It has a great balance of bourbon’s warmth and espresso’s rich flavor. It’s smooth and powerful. It has a little bit of sweetness with a zesty edge, making it the perfect drink to sip on after dinner or on a nice night in.
Let’s shake things up!
Ingredients
- 2 ounce of bourbon
- 1 ounce of freshly brewed espresso that has cooled a little
- 1 teaspoon of simple syrup (or more or less to taste)
- 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Ice (a big ice cube if you can)
- Peel of an orange (for garnish)
- A few coffee beans for decoration are optional.
Glass of rocks
Glass for mixing
Spoon or stirrer for cocktails
Peeler or knife for peeling oranges
Instructions
- Put the bourbon, espresso, simple syrup, and two dashes of Angostura bitters in a mixing glass. Mix by gently stirring.
- Put a big ice cube in a glass for rocks. Pour the blended drink slowly over the ice.
- To get the oils out of an orange peel, twist it over the drink and then put it in the glass as a garnish. If you want, you can add a few coffee beans on top for an added touch. Serve right away and enjoy!
Tips & Variations
- Use new espresso. This drink tastes so much better with freshly brewed espresso in it.
- Let the espresso cool down a little. Let it sit for a minute before you mix it so the bourbon doesn’t get watery.
- The optimal size is a big ice cube. It melts more slowly, which keeps your drink cool without watering it down too much.
- Zest for taste. Before adding the garnish, gently twist the orange peel over the drink to let the oils out.
- Try different levels of sweetness. You can change the amount of simple syrup to suit your taste; a little goes a long way!
- No espresso? Instead, use strong black coffee or cold brew concentrate.
- Change the spirit: Use rye whiskey instead of bourbon or black rum instead of bourbon for a new twist.
- Extra sweet: To make it even sweeter, add a splash of coffee liqueur like Kahlúa or Tia Maria.
- You should make this cocktail fresh and drink it right away.
- You can mix the bourbon, simple syrup, and bitters ahead of time if you need to get ready. Just don’t add the espresso and ice until you’re ready to serve.
Coffee and bourbon enthusiasts will appreciate the Bourbon Espresso Old Fashioned. It’s a smooth, robust, and somewhat sweet drink. It’s sophisticated, easy to create, and the best drink to sip on gently and enjoy. Try it out and tell me how it went. Did you put your own spin on it? Thanks! ☕✨
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