Maple Bacon Old Fashioned recipe served in a glass, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
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Maple Bacon Old Fashioned Recipe

Inspired by The Goat
Time25m
Serves1

Knob Creek Smoked Maple Bourbon, Muddled Orange, Cherry Bitters & Bacon Infused Simple Syrup

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Ingredients

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Ingredients for Maple Bacon Old Fashioned

Method

Directions for Maple Bacon Old Fashioned

1

Prepare the Bacon Infused Simple Syrup

In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 2-3 cooked bacon strips. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 10 minutes, then strain and cool.

2

Muddle the Ingredients

In an Old Fashioned glass, muddle the orange slice with the cherry bitters to release the juices.

3

Build the Cocktail

Add the Knob Creek Smoked Maple Bourbon and bacon infused simple syrup to the muddled mixture. Fill the glass with ice cubes.

4

Stir and Garnish

Stir gently to combine all ingredients. Garnish with a crispy bacon strip and a twist of orange peel.

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