Benton's Old Fashioned

A pioneering modern classic from New York's PDT that revolutionized the 'fat-washing' technique. It combines the savory, smoky essence of premium bacon with the rich sweetness of maple syrup and the robust character of bourbon.

Base
whiskey
Difficulty
Medium
Glass
rocks
Strength
high

Ingredients

  • 2 ozBenton's bacon-fat-washed bourbon(Infused with Benton's smoky bacon fat)
  • 1/4 ozGrade B maple syrup(Deep, rich maple flavor)
  • 2 dashesAngostura bitters

Garnish: Orange twist

Instructions

  1. 1Combine bacon-fat-washed bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass.
  2. 2Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir for about 30 seconds until well-chilled.
  3. 3Strain into a chilled rocks glass over a single large ice cube.
  4. 4Express an orange twist over the surface and drop it in as garnish.