Rye Espresso Old Fashioned
The coffee-cocktail trend meets rye's bold spice in this modern Old Fashioned. Fresh espresso and demerara sugar complement rye's natural peppery character, creating a cocktail that's become the after-dinner order at every serious cocktail bar. The espresso martini for whiskey drinkers. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Rye whiskey
- 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 rare steak, dark chocolate mousse, or roasted nuts to enhance rye's bold spice and coffee notes. The peaty espresso-tobacco flavors pair perfectly with savory and bitter preparations.
Instructions
Pull a fresh espresso shot and let cool for 1 minute
Combine rye, 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 an orange peel and drop in
Place 3 coffee beans on the ice
Tips
Rittenhouse Rye's bold, spicy profile stands up perfectly to the espresso Stir, don't shake — this is an Old Fashioned, not a martini The orange bitters bridge the coffee and rye flavors beautifully