Bourbon Bacon Bliss

Using a unique method, this cocktail captures the essence of bacon without any unwanted fat. The Bacon Maple Old-Fashioned is a delightful blend of bacon-infused bourbon, maple simple syrup, a hint of orange juice, and a dash of Angostura Bitters. Garnished with a slice of cooked bacon and twisted orange rind, it's a liquid bacon heaven in a glass.

Bourbon Bacon Bliss

A delicious and flavorful cocktail that brings the essence of bacon in liquid form, the Bourbon Bacon Bliss is a must-try for cocktail enthusiasts.

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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, to garnish

Instructions

  1. For the bacon-infused bourbon, grill the bacon until fully cooked, collect the fat, add it to bourbon, and leave to infuse and freeze.
  2. Prepare the maple simple syrup by heating maple syrup and water in a pot, then allowing it to cool.
  3. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, 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 and a twisted orange rind.