Espresso Old Fashioned

A cozy cocktail that combines sweet bourbon, freshly brewed espresso, brown sugar syrup, and chocolate bitters for the perfect fireside sip.

By @thegandmkitchen

Original recipe source

Cook time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 shot espresso bean
• 2 oz bourbon
• 0.5 oz brown sugar simple syrup
• 0 dashes chocolate bitters to taste
• 0 dark chocolate shaved
• 0 beans espresso beans for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the brown sugar simple syrup by combining equal parts brown sugar and water over low heat until dissolved.
2. Brew a shot of fresh espresso.
3. In a glass, combine bourbon, simple syrup, and freshly brewed espresso.
4. Finish with a few dashes of chocolate bitters.
5. Top with shaved chocolate and a few espresso beans for garnish.