Stirring Up National Coffee Day with a Four Roses Coffee Old Fashioned | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

"National Coffee Day might be best known for café specials and free refills, but this year the celebration calls for something stronger. Enter the Four Roses Coffee Old Fashioned-a cocktail that bridges bourbon tradition with the bold kick of coffee. Equal parts familiar and inventive, it's the kind of drink that feels right at home on a cozy night in or as the star of a National Coffee Day gathering. Smooth, rich, and dressed up with chocolate shavings and espresso beans,"

"It's timeless for a reason-bourbon, bitters, sugar, garnish, done. But Four Roses manages to reimagine it without losing the core of what makes the drink iconic. By adding coffee bitters to the mix, the cocktail gains a depth and complexity that plays beautifully with Four Roses Small Batch bourbon. The whiskey's signature notes of spice and fruit merge seamlessly with the roasted richness of coffee, creating a flavor profile that feels both elevated and approachable."

"The recipe keeps things simple, as any proper Old Fashioned should. No fussy equipment, no obscure liqueurs-just quality ingredients and the willingness to stir. Ingredients: 2 oz. Four Roses Small Batch ½ oz. simple syrup 2-3 dashes coffee bitters 2 dashes orange bitters Garnish: chocolate shavings and espresso beans Directions:Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass, stir until well chilled, and strain over ice."

The Four Roses Coffee Old Fashioned merges traditional Old Fashioned structure with coffee-forward flavors for a bolder National Coffee Day option. The recipe preserves bourbon, bitters, sugar, and garnish while introducing coffee bitters to deepen flavor. Four Roses Small Batch contributes spice and fruit notes that balance the roasted coffee character. The ingredient list remains simple: bourbon, simple syrup, coffee and orange bitters, finished with chocolate shavings and espresso beans. The preparation emphasizes stirring to chill and dilute properly, producing a smooth, balanced, and visually appealing cocktail suitable for cozy evenings or gatherings.

Read at stupidDOPE | Est. 2008