Cocktail
Benton's Old Fashioned
How to make a Benton's Old Fashioned - the legendary fat-washed classic with bourbon, maple syrup and bitters. Smoky and savoury through bacon-fat infusion.
6 minPrep time
advancedDifficulty
TumblerGlass
1Serving(s)
The Benton’s Old Fashioned is a modern classic from the New York bar PDT that gives bourbon a smoky, savoury depth through fat washing with bacon fat. Maple syrup replaces the classic sugar and underlines the spicy note. An advanced drink for adventurous connoisseurs.
Instructions
- Add the bacon-fat washed bourbon to a mixing glass.
- Add maple syrup and Angostura bitters.
- Fill up with ice cubes and stir cold for about 20 seconds.
- Strain into a tumbler filled with one large ice cube.
- Express an orange zest over the glass and drop it in.
Garnish: Orange zest
Pro tip: For the fat wash, stir warm bourbon with liquid bacon fat, let it infuse for several hours, and filter it off once the fat has solidified.
Frequently asked questions
What does fat washing mean?
In fat washing, the spirit is infused with fat and filtered after cooling, so that only the aroma remains in the bourbon.
Where does the Benton's Old Fashioned come from?
The drink was created in 2007 by Don Lee at the New York bar PDT and uses the fat from Benton's bacon.
Can you taste the bacon?
Yes, the drink gets a subtly smoky, savoury note that harmonises beautifully with bourbon and maple syrup.
Ingredients
- Bacon-fat washed bourbon6 cl
- Maple syrup1 bar spoon
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
- Orange zest1 piece
- Ice cubesas needed
