Fat Washed Old Fashioned

This classic cocktail gets a twist with the addition of a bacon fat wash. The fat wash adds a subtle smoky and savory flavor to the drink. Ingredients: - 2 oz bourbon - 1 tsp maple syrup - 2 dashes Angostura bitters - 1 tsp bacon fat Instructions: 1. Start by infusing the bacon fat into the bourbon. Melt the bacon fat in a saucepan over low heat. Pour the bourbon into the pan and stir well. Let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes, then put it into the freezer for a couple of hours to solidify the fat. 2. Once the fat has solidified, use a fine mesh strainer to remove it from the bourbon. Discard the fat. 3. In a mixing glass, add the fat-washed bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters. Fill the glass with ice and stir until chilled. 4. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with a slice of crispy bacon if desired.