Maple Bacon Luxe Old Fashioned

A sophisticated twist on the classic Old Fashioned, this cocktail features a rich infusion of bacon-washed bourbon, artisanal maple syrup, and black walnut bitters. It’s perfectly balanced between smoky, sweet, and nutty—ideal for an elevated sipping experience. Ingredients: - 2 oz bacon fat-washed bourbon (see below) - 0.5 oz barrel-aged maple syrup - 2 dashes black walnut bitters - 1 dash Angostura bitters - Orange peel (for garnish) - Crisp candied bacon strip (for garnish) - Large clear ice cube Glass: Double Old Fashioned (rocks glass) Bacon Fat-Washed Bourbon: Combine 1/2 cup cooked bacon fat with one 750ml bottle of bourbon. Stir and let sit at room temperature for 4 hours, then freeze for 2 hours. Skim off the fat, strain bourbon through a coffee filter, and store in a sealed bottle. Instructions: 1. Add maple syrup, bitters, and bacon-washed bourbon to a mixing glass with ice. 2. Stir until thoroughly chilled and diluted. 3. Strain over a large clear ice cube in a double Old Fashioned glass. 4. Express orange peel over the drink, then garnish with the peel and a crisp candied bacon strip. Sip and savor the luxurious blend of smoky bacon, deep maple sweetness, and nuanced bitters—an old fashioned reinvented for the modern palate.