Espresso Old Fashioned Recipe
elijah craig rye, brown sugar syrup, chocolate bitters, espresso
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
Prepare the Brown Sugar Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine equal parts brown sugar and water. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Allow to cool before using.
Brew the Espresso
Using your preferred method, brew one ounce of fresh espresso. Set aside to cool slightly.
Mixing the Cocktail
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing glass, add the Elijah Craig Rye, brown sugar syrup, and chocolate bitters. Fill the mixing glass with ice.
Stir
Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon for about 30 seconds until well chilled.
Add Espresso
Strain the mixture into an Old Fashioned glass filled with ice. Slowly pour the brewed espresso over the top.
Garnishing
Garnish the Cocktail
Twist the orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass. Finally, add a maraschino cherry on top for an added touch.
Serve
Enjoy your Espresso Old Fashioned immediately!