Brown-Butter Bliss Old Fashioned

The classic Old Fashioned cocktail is elevated with the addition of toasty, nutty browned butter, which adds a rich and mellow flavor to this timeless favorite. The buttered bourbon provides a unique depth to the drink, making it a perfect choice for those looking for a sophisticated twist on a beloved classic.

Brown-Butter Bliss Old Fashioned

A classic Old Fashioned cocktail infused with toasty, nutty browned butter for a rich and mellow flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 tbsp browned butter
  • 1 tsp turbinado sugar
  • 2-3 dashes bitters
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter in a small saucepot over medium heat, stirring until the solids brown, about 5 minutes.
  2. Pour the bourbon into a freezer-safe container and whisk in the browned butter. Freeze until the butter solidifies, at least 1 hour.
  3. Strain the buttered bourbon through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any remaining droplets of butter.
  4. Dissolve turbinado sugar in hot water.
  5. Combine bourbon with sugar syrup and bitters.
  6. Serve the Brown-Butter Bliss Old Fashioned on the rocks in a tumbler or stirred with ice and then strained into a cocktail glass.