The Coffee and Brown Sugar Old Fashioned is a modern variation that builds on the classic structure while adding deeper, richer flavours. It reflects the growing interest in flavour driven twists on traditional drinks.
With coffee notes and the warmth of brown sugar, it becomes more rounded and slightly indulgent. The base remains familiar, but the profile shifts. It is a drink that feels both comforting and refined.
Why Lush Life Loves It
I like this when I want something a bit richer than a standard Old Fashioned. It feels like a natural extension of a drink I already love.
Here is the recipe
Coffee & Brown Sugar Old Fashioned
A Coffee & Brown Sugar Old Fashioned with bourbon and cold brew—rich, warming, and perfect for winter evenings
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- ¼ oz rich brown sugar syrup*
- 1-2 tsp. strong, cooled brewed coffee*
- 2-3 dashes Angostura Bitters
- Garnish: Orange peel or lemon peel
- Optional: a small pinch of sea salt
- ice cube
Instructions
- *Rich Brown Sugar Syrup: Add 1 cup dark brown sugar (packed) to ½ cup water. Add the brown sugar and water to a small saucepan. Heat gently over medium-low, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves. Once dissolved, remove from heat—do not boil. Cool completely, then transfer to a clean bottle or jar.
- Add bourbon, brown sugar syrup, bitters, and a small pinch of sea salt to a mixing glass.
- Stir until well chilled—about 20 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass over one large cube.
- Express the citrus peel over the drink, then drop it in.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 0.01gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 8mgSugar: 5gCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.3mg
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