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Made with Garrison Brothers Texas Bourbon
Arabica Old Fashioned
This rich, coffee-kissed twist on the Old Fashioned pairs Small Batch Bourbon with Mr. Black’s bold liqueur and a touch of amaro for depth. A brew-tiful way to wind down, it’s perfect for after-dinner sipping, coffee lovers, or any night that calls for a little extra buzz.
Time
3 min
Method
Stirred
Glass
Rocks
Bourbon
Small Batch
Flavor: Coffee · Bittersweet · Orange
Season: Cold weather
Make the Arabica Old Fashioned
Ingredients
Makes 1 cocktail
1½ ozGarrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon ½ ozMr. Black coffee liqueur ¼ ozAverna amaro 2 dashesOrange bitters OptionalHeavy cream float GarnishCoffee beans
Instructions
1Add the bourbon, coffee liqueur, amaro and bitters to a mixing glass with ice. 2Stir until well chilled. 3Strain into a rocks glass over one large cube. 4Float a little heavy cream on top if you like, then garnish with coffee beans.
About the Arabica Old Fashioned
A coffee-kissed Old Fashioned for after dinner. Garrison Brothers Small Batch meets Mr. Black cold brew coffee liqueur, with Averna amaro for a bittersweet, herbal backbone and orange bitters to keep it bright. Add a float of cream if dessert is on your mind.
Questions, answered
Is the Arabica Old Fashioned sweet?
Not very. The coffee liqueur and amaro replace the sugar of a classic Old Fashioned, so it lands rich and bittersweet. A cream float softens it.
Can I use a different coffee liqueur?
Yes, though Mr. Black is drier and more coffee-forward than most. With a sweeter liqueur, use a little less.
Can I batch it for a party?
Yes. One 750 ml bottle of Small Batch makes about 17 drinks. Combine it with 8½ oz Mr. Black, 4¼ oz Averna and about 1 oz orange bitters. Add 8 oz cold water, chill, and pour about 2¾ oz per glass over a large cube.
