Bacon-infused Old Fashioned

BACON-INFUSED OLD FASHIONED

Author: Taylor Bradford

INGREDIENTS - 2 drinks

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add some ice, Bacon-infused Bourbon, Orange-Brown Sugar Simple Syrup and Angostura Bitters to a cocktail shaker.
   

2. Stir to combine (do not shake). Let rest for 60 seconds.
   

3. Strain into a frozen low-ball glass with a large ice cube (or a few ice cubes).
   

4. Garnish with a slice of crispy bacon and an orange peel twist.
   

Instructions for the Bacon-Infused Bourbon:

1. Cook 5 strips of Petit Jean bacon until crispy.
   

2. Pour 4 oz. of Bourbon in a tall mason jar and add 3 of the bacon strips to the liquid.
   

3. Reserve the final 2 strips of cooked bacon for garnish.
   

4. Allow to “marinate” for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
   

5. Strain through a fine mesh strainer to capture the bacon fat out of the bourbon.
   

6. Use as called above.
   

Instructions for the Orange-Brown Sugar Simple Syrup:

1. In a small saucepan over low heat, add ½ cup of water and ½ cup of dark brown sugar.
   

2. Squeeze ½ of an orange into saucepan and add 2-3 large orange peels.
   

3. Allow to cook until sugar has completely dissolved.
   

4. Remove from heat to cool. Use as called above.