Porcini Old Fashioned Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Infuse the Brown Butter

   In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter until it turns a golden brown color and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

2. 2

   Prepare the Porcini Infusion

   In a separate bowl, combine the dried porcini mushrooms with 2 oz of hot water. Let them soak for about 15 minutes until softened. Strain the liquid and reserve the porcini for later use.

3. 3

   Mix the Cocktail

   In a mixing glass, add the Evan Williams Bourbon, brown butter, porcini liquid (about 0.5 oz of the infused liquid), maple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

4. 4

   Stir and Chill

   Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes and stir the mixture for about 30 seconds until well chilled.

5. 5

   Strain into Glass

   Using a strainer, pour the mixture into a chilled rocks glass with one large ice cube or several smaller ice cubes.

6. 6

   Garnish

   Express the oils from an orange twist over the drink and drop it into the glass as garnish.