Coffee Old Fashioned

Name: Coffee Old Fashioned
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Maker's Mark Bourbon; 1 oz Kahlua Coffee Liqueur; 0.5 oz Crème De Cacao; 2-3 dash(es) Orange Bitters

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By Stan Bissell

Submitted on: May 12, 2023

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Advanced Palate

The chocolate and coffee flavours are a fantastic pairing with the bourbon and make a wonderful after dinner drink. I tried this using a coffee liqueur and using chilled espresso with a bit of simple syrup, and both are great drinks (the espresso version is less sweet).

Ingredients

1.5 oz
Maker's Mark Bourbon

1 oz
Kahlua Coffee Liqueur

0.5 oz
Crème De Cacao

2-3 dash(es)
Orange Bitters

Tools

Cocktail Mixing Glass
Bar Spoon

Instructions

Garnish

Three whole coffee beans

Build

Stir & Strain

Glass

Old Fashioned/Rocks

Estimated strength

About 27% ABV (estimate)

By Stan Bissell

Home Bartender

Amature mixologist with a passion for shaking and stirring cocktails at home. I especially love supporting and featuring local products in my drinks.

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Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until cold. Pour into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with three whole coffee beans. In place of the coffee liqueur, you can substitute 1 oz (30 mL) of chilled espresso and 0.5 oz (15 mL) simple syrup. Either dark or clear crème de cacao work well in this recipe.

Editor's Note

Coffee and chocolate notes deepen the bourbon base in this rich after-dinner sipper. Orange bitters provide a necessary bright finish.

Ratings & Comments (2)

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Crafted Pour

25 September 2026

This sounds like a fantastic after-dinner treat! Do you have a preference between using the coffee liqueur or the fresh espresso version when you make it for yourself?