Bourbon Espresso Old Fashioned
Where the espresso martini craze meets America's favorite whiskey cocktail. Rich bourbon, fresh espresso, and a touch of demerara create a caffeinated twist on the Old Fashioned that's become the hottest crossover cocktail on bar menus. The perfect after-dinner pick-me-up. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Bourbon
- 1 oz Fresh espresso
- 0.5 oz Demerara syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- orange peel (garnish) garnish
- coffee beans (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve with chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, or espresso panna cotta to echo the coffee notes while creating a sophisticated dessert pairing with the bold bourbon base.
Instructions
Pull a fresh shot of espresso and let cool for 1 minute
Combine bourbon, espresso, demerara syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass
Add ice and stir for 30 seconds
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube
Express orange peel over the glass and rest it on the rim
Place 3 coffee beans on top
Tips
Stir, don't shake — shaking creates an undesirable foam for an Old Fashioned style drink A coffee-forward bourbon like Woodford Reserve pairs exceptionally well Make demerara syrup with 2:1 demerara sugar to water for rich viscosity