Garnish:
Orange twist
How to make:
STIR bourbon and maple syrup in base of mixing glass until syrup dissolves. Add bitters and ice and STIR again. Strain into ice-filled glass.
*To make the fat washed bourbon: Grill 4 slices of bacon to obtain 30ml/1oz of warm fat (originally Benton's bacon was used but any extra-smoky bacon will suffice) and pour this into a 70cl of bourbon (in a 75cl bottle). Leave to infuse at room temperature for a day before placing bottle in a freezer to solidify the fat. Then clarify the bourbon by straining into a clean bottle.
| 2 fl oz | Bourbon whiskey (bacon fat washed) |
| 1/4 fl oz | Maple syrup |
| 2 dash | Angostura or other aromatic bitters |
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Our comment:
Even vegetarians like bacon and everybody likes Old Fashioneds.
History:
Created in 2008 by Don Lee at PDT (Please Don't Tell), , New York City, USA.
For a more detailed history of the Old-Fashioned cocktail, along with additional recipes, see our page.
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