Smoked Espresso Old Fashioned recipe
Bourbon, coffee and bitters deepened with a controlled maple-smoke finish.
Method: Build, stir and smoke ·
Glass: Rocks glass ·
Time: 8 min ·
Difficulty: Advanced ·
Family: The Old Fashioned Family
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Bourbon
- 1 oz Coffee Liqueur
- 1.5 oz Fresh Espresso (smoked before adding)
- 2 dashes Aromatic Bitters
How to make a Smoked Espresso Old Fashioned
- Add one large ice cube to a rocks glass, then add bourbon and coffee liqueur.
- Briefly smoke a fresh espresso under a covered glass with a mild wood such as maple, then add it to the drink.
- Add aromatic bitters and stir until integrated and chilled.
- Optionally smoke the finished drink briefly, then garnish with an orange peel or slice.
Garnish
Orange peel or slice.
Pro tip
Use a mild, food-safe smoking method and keep the smoke brief. The goal is an aromatic accent, not a harsh campfire flavor over the coffee.
History of the Smoked Espresso Old Fashioned
The Smoked Espresso Old Fashioned is a modern coffee cocktail that layers bourbon, coffee liqueur and espresso with a controlled smoke treatment.
Flavour profile
Coffee, Smoke, Bourbon, Orange
Variations
- Espresso Old Fashioned — Bourbon, coffee liqueur, espresso, demerara and chocolate bitters
- Rye Espresso Old Fashioned — Rye, espresso, brown sugar and cherry-cacao bitters for a spicier coffee profile
- Irish Espresso Old Fashioned — Irish whiskey, coffee liqueur, espresso, cinnamon and walnut bitters
- Smoked Espresso Old Fashioned — Bourbon, coffee liqueur and espresso finished with a gentle smoke treatment
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