The Miso Espresso Old Fashioned is a dark, glossy cocktail that gives the classic Old Fashioned a deeper, more brooding edge. Bourbon brings warmth, oak and vanilla, while espresso adds roasted bitterness and intensity. Maple syrup softens the drink with a rounded sweetness, and white miso adds a subtle salted depth that makes the finish feel richer and more complex.
The miso is not there to dominate. It works quietly in the background, deepening the whisky and balancing the sweetness in the same way salt can make chocolate or caramel taste more intense. Chocolate bitters tie the bourbon and espresso together, giving the whole drink a smooth, after-dinner feel.
This is a brilliant cocktail for drinkers who enjoy Old Fashioneds, espresso cocktails and darker flavours. It is bold, polished and quietly unusual, less sweet than many coffee cocktails, more complex than a standard whisky serve, and perfect for slow sipping.
Ingredients
50 ml Bourbon
20 ml Espresso
8 ml Maple syrup
5 ml White miso
2 dashes Chocolate bitters
1 piece Orange Peel
Instructions
Stir white miso with espresso and maple syrup until smooth.
Add bourbon, chocolate bitters and ice, then stir until cold.
Strain into a lowball glass over a large ice cube.
Express orange peel over the drink and place it in the glass.
Recommended glassware
Lowball Glass (recommended)
A short, sturdy glass for spirit-forward cocktails served over ice.
180–300 mlShort, wide, heavy-bottomed tumbler.
Best for: Old Fashioned, Negroni, Boulevardier, Whiskey Sour over ice, Rusty Nail.
Garnish: Great for orange twists, cherries, and large clear ice cubes.
Quick facts
5 mins Medium Approx. 28% ABV 2 units 180 kcal Large ice cube Batch friendly
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