Bacon Bliss Old-Fashioned

This Bacon Bliss Old-Fashioned is a unique take on the classic cocktail, infusing the rich, smoky essence of bacon into a delightful blend of bourbon, maple syrup, and a hint of orange. The bacon-infused bourbon adds a savory depth to the drink, perfectly complemented by the sweetness of the maple syrup and the citrusy notes of the orange juice and bitters. Served over ice and garnished with a slice of bacon and twisted orange rind, this cocktail is a flavorful indulgence that will delight any bacon lover.

Bacon Bliss Old-Fashioned

A unique twist on the classic Old-Fashioned, the Bacon Bliss Old-Fashioned combines bacon-infused bourbon, maple syrup, and a hint of orange for a delightful and savory cocktail.

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Ingredients

  • 1.50 oz bacon-infused bourbon
  • 1 oz maple simple syrup
  • Squeeze of orange juice
  • Dash of Angostura Bitters
  • Ice
  • Cooked bacon slice and orange rind, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the bacon-infused bourbon by adding approximately 1/2 cup melted bacon fat to 1 cup bourbon in a lidded jar. Seal, shake, and leave to infuse for four hours. Place in the freezer overnight, then remove and spoon off solidified fat. Strain the liquid through a coffee filter into a clean jar. Refrigerate, and it will last for up to a year.
  2. For the maple simple syrup, heat and combine 1 cup maple syrup and 1 cup water in a small pot. Allow it to cool.
  3. In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine the bacon-infused bourbon, maple simple syrup, and a squeeze of orange juice. Shake well.
  4. Strain the mixture into an ice-filled glass and add a couple of drops of Angostura Bitters.
  5. Garnish with a slice of cooked bacon fashioned into a rosette, held together with a cocktail skewer, and a thin slice of twisted orange rind.