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Coconut Vanilla Old Fashioned Cocktail

Coconut Vanilla Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe
A tropical, gently sweet riff on the classic old fashioned—bourbon, coconut rum, vanilla, and a touch of coconut cream over a big ice cube. Smooth, nutty, and cozy, with a signature coconut aroma.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Rocks glass
  • Jigger
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Bar spoon
  • Muddler
  • Strainer
  • Ice (large cube recommended)

Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 0.5 oz coconut rum
  • 0.25 oz simple syrup adjust to taste
  • 0.25 oz cream of coconut or coconut cream
  • 0.5 oz coconut water
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • orange peel or vanilla bean for garnish
  • large ice cube

Instructions

  • Add bourbon, coconut rum, simple syrup, and bitters to a rocks glass.
  • In a shaker, mix cream of coconut with coconut water until smooth. Pour over the spirits.
  • Add a large ice cube and stir gently with a bar spoon.
  • Express orange peel or vanilla bean over top and use as garnish.

Notes

Use one big ice cube to keep the drink cold without diluting. Adjust sweetness with more or less syrup. Substitute aromatic bitters for Angostura to play with the flavor profile.