Is bourbon good in espresso?

Yes, bourbon and espresso make a delicious combination. Combine the two with a little brown sugar, and you have a really tasty trio!

What kind of ice is best for this espresso old fashioned?

Any ice you have on hand will work perfectly well, but we prefer a large ice cube because it melts slower and is less likely to dilute the cocktail.

Bourbon Espresso Old Fashioned

An espresso old fashioned sitting on a pink marble table and garnished with chocolate shavings and espresso beans.

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There is a better espresso cocktail out there than the espresso martini, and it's this bourbon espresso old fashioned! This delicious cocktail combines sweet bourbon, freshly brewed espresso, brown sugar syrup, and chocolate bitters!

Author: Pate Giltner
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 glass
Category: cocktail
Method: stirred
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Brown Sugar Syrup (if making)

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup water

For the cocktail:

2 ounces bourbon
1.5 ounces (1 shot) of freshly brewed espresso
3/4 ounce brown sugar syrup
2 dashes of chocolate bitters

Instructions

If making homemade brown sugar syrup (store-bought works great, too!), add the brown sugar and water to a saucepan and cook on medium until all the sugar has dissolved. Set aside and let cool.
Brew the espresso and let it cool slightly.
Add ice to a rocks glass and top with the bourbon, syrup, espresso, and bitters.
Stir to combine.
Garnish with shaved chocolate and 3 espresso beans.

Notes

*Simple syrup makes between 8-10 cocktails.

*Store syrup refrigerated in a container for up 1 month

Find it online: https://thegandmkitchen.com/bourbon-espresso-old-fashioned/