Maple Bacon Old Fashioned Recipe (2024)

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Welcome to the world of sophisticated and delightful co*cktails, where the Maple Bacon Old Fashioned stands out as a remarkable choice. This drink is a modern twist on the classic Old Fashioned, blending the rich, smoky flavor of bacon with the sweet, comforting taste of maple syrup. It’s a co*cktail that promises a unique experience, combining traditional elements with inventive flair. Perfect for those who appreciate a drink that’s as bold and distinctive as they are.

Tasting Notes

The Maple Bacon Old Fashioned is a delight for your taste buds. You’ll first notice the rich, smoky flavor of bacon, which blends perfectly with the sweetness of maple syrup. The whiskey adds a warm, smooth touch, making each sip a perfect balance of flavors. It’s like a sweet, smoky hug in a glass.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz whiskey (preferably bourbon)
  • 1/2 oz maple syrup
  • 2 dashes of bitters
  • A strip of cooked bacon for garnish
  • Orange peel or cherries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing glass, combine the whiskey, maple syrup, and bitters.
  2. Add ice and stir well until the drink is chilled.
  3. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
  4. Garnish with a strip of bacon and, if you like, a twist of orange peel or cherries.
  5. Enjoy your delicious Maple Bacon Old Fashioned!

Pro Tips

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality, thick-cut bacon.
  • Use 100% pure maple syrup
  • You can slightly cook the bacon in maple syrup for an extra maple kick.
  • If you prefer a sweeter drink, adjust the amount of maple syrup to taste.

When to Serve

The Maple Bacon Old Fashioned is versatile and can be enjoyed on many occasions. It’s the perfect drink to warm up a chilly evening, add a touch of elegance to a dinner party, or celebrate a special occasion. It’s also a great choice for a relaxed weekend brunch, where its bold flavors can complement a variety of dishes.

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Which Liquor Brands to Choose

The choice of bourbon can significantly influence the taste of your Maple Bacon Old Fashioned. For a smoother, more refined flavor, consider brands like Buffalo Trace or Woodford Reserve. If you prefer a stronger, more pronounced bourbon character, Knob Creek or Bulleit might be your best bet. Ultimately, the choice depends on your personal taste preferences.

Similar co*cktails

If you enjoy the Maple Bacon Old Fashioned, here are five similar co*cktails you might like:

  • Classic Old Fashioned: The traditional version of this co*cktail, focuses on the bourbon.
  • Manhattan: Another whiskey-based classic, with sweet vermouth and bitters.
  • Whiskey Sour: A tart and refreshing mix of bourbon, lemon juice, and sugar.
  • Bourbon Smash: Combines bourbon with fresh mint, lemon, and simple syrup.
  • Bacon Bloody Mary: For those who love the savory taste of bacon in their drinks, this is a must-try.

History

The Old Fashioned dates back to the early 1800s, originally just whiskey, water, sugar, and bitters. The Maple Bacon version is a modern twist, adding the unique flavors of maple syrup and bacon to this historic drink.

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Maple Bacon Old Fashioned Recipe

Yield: 1

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Bourbon or rye whiskey
  • ½ oz Maple syrup
  • 2 dashes Bitters
  • Cooked bacon (garnish)
  • co*cktail cherry (garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pour the bourbon, maple syrup, and both bitters in a co*cktail mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir until well-chilled.
  3. Strain the mixture into an Old Fashioned glass over a large hunk of ice.
  4. Garnish with a slice of bacon and co*cktail cherries.

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  1. love it. perfect blend of sweet and savory

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  2. If you make this drink, let us know how it turned out. We love it.

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FAQs

How do you make rattlesnake Rosie's maple bacon whiskey co*cktail? ›

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What is maple bacon made of? ›

Maple bacon is simply bacon that's been glazed with maple syrup. It combines the smoky-salty taste of bacon with the smoky-sweet flavour of maple syrup for a decadent sweet and savoury breakfast.

Does maple syrup taste good on bacon? ›

Bacon is salty and smokey in flavor. Sweet maple syrup is a nice contrast to bacon's salty smokey flavor, so people often eat them together.

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Drambuie is a whisky liqueur made of a blend of aged Scotch whisky, spices, herbs & heather honey, based on a century's old recipe. The name Drambuie is derived from Scots Gaelic 'An Dram Buidheach' and means “The Drink that Satisfies”.

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Hard Woods Like Hickory and Oak

Both of these are traditionally made with a rye whiskey or bourbon, and then mixed with bitters and simple syrup (old fashioned) or vermouth (Manhattan). The bold and smoky flavor of oak, hickory, and mesquite compliments the spicy flavor from the rye.

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Does Oscar Mayer still make maple bacon? ›

Our hardwood smoked bacon comes in a 16-ounce vacuum sealed package so you can feed your entire family with the smoky, maple flavor of America's favorite bacon.

What is lazy maple bacon? ›

Enjoy savory bacon with a hint of sweet maple with Maple Leaf® Lazy Maple® Natural Bacon. Made with natural ingredients, these gourmet maple bacon slices are made from our quality cuts of pork and perfectly seasoned with natural ingredients.

How do you cure bacon the old fashioned way? ›

But really, if you were to put a couple handfuls of salt on pork belly and put it in your fridge for about three days and then take it out, rinse it off and dry it and hang it, that would cure, that would cure the belly.

Why do Americans put maple syrup on bacon? ›

Bacon is salty and smokey in flavor. Sweet maple syrup is a nice contrast to bacon's salty smokey flavor, so people often eat them together.

How long does maple bacon last? ›

An opened package of uncooked bacon will last up to one week in the fridge. That rule applies whether the bacon is thick-cut or thin, hickory or maple-smoked, the fancy stuff or the cheap stuff. You've got seven days.

Who makes maple flavored bacon? ›

Maple Bacon - HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon.

What co*cktail made from whiskey sweet vermouth and bitters? ›

It is a simple drink recipe with just a few ingredients: whiskey, sweet vermouth, aromatic bitters, and a cherry for garnish. The Manhattan is whiskey-forward, with the vermouth adding smooth, spiced sweetness, and the bitters adding a little punch.

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The classic signature drink for Tennessee is Jack and co*ke. Just grab a glass, fill it with ice, Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, and some Classic co*ke.

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