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Perfect Brown Butter Washed Bourbon Old Fashioned

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A rich and silky twist on the classic old fashioned cocktail, featuring bourbon infused with nutty brown butter for a cozy, comforting flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 750 ml (25 oz) bourbon whiskey (mid-range like Buffalo Trace or Woodford Reserve recommended)
  • 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter, browned gently
  • 1/2 ounce (15 ml) simple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Orange peel for garnish
  • Large ice cubes or spheres

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 4 tablespoons (56 grams) of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir gently and watch closely as the butter melts, foams, then turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.
  2. Infuse the bourbon: Pour the browned butter along with all rendered solids into a heatproof jar. Add 750 ml (25 oz) of bourbon. Seal the jar and let it sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, to absorb the buttery flavors.
  3. Strain the bourbon: After infusion, strain the bourbon through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter into a clean bottle to remove butter solids. Refrigerate to help fats solidify for easier removal.
  4. Prepare the cocktail: In a mixing glass, combine 2 ounces (60 ml) of the brown butter washed bourbon, 1/2 ounce (15 ml) simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters. Fill the glass with ice and stir gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.
  5. Serve: Strain into an old fashioned glass over a large ice cube. Express the oils of a fresh orange peel over the drink by twisting it above the glass, then use it as garnish.

Notes

Use unsalted butter to control saltiness. Watch butter carefully to avoid burning. Infuse bourbon for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, but no longer than 24 hours to avoid overpowering flavor. Stir cocktail gently to chill without bruising bourbon. Large ice cubes melt slower and keep drink balanced longer. Store infused bourbon in fridge up to two weeks, swirl before use.

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Keywords: brown butter, bourbon, old fashioned, cocktail, whiskey, infused bourbon, brown butter wash

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