Benton's Old-Fashioned
A bacon fat-infused bourbon cocktail with Angostura bitters, an orange twist, and maple syrup. It has no acidity and is sweet, and it is fairly strong at about 25% ABV.
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Stir with ice and strain over one large cube into a chilled rocks glass
Benton's Old-Fashioned
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Volume98 ml
Strength25% ABV
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)61 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar5.9 g (6.0%)1.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.01%
SweetnessSweet
Don Lee (Winter 2007)
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Benton's Old-Fashioned