The Old Fashioned has seen countless variations, but few are as indulgent as this one. Brown butter adds a rich, almost nutty depth that turns a classic into something quietly luxurious.
It still keeps the structure of the original, but the added flavour makes it feel more like a treat than a ritual.
Why Lush Life Loves It
The first time I tried this, I was not expecting much, but it completely won me over. It feels comforting and slightly unexpected, like someone has taken the familiar and made it just a little bit special.
Here’s the recipe:
Brown Butter Old Fashioned
A Brown Butter Old Fashioned with bourbon, brown sugar syrup, and bitters—rich, nutty, and perfect for slow evenings.
Ingredients
- 2 oz brown butter–washed bourbon* (*Butter-washing sounds complicated, but it’s not. See below.)
- ¼ oz demerara or brown sugar syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- orange peel
- ice cube
Instructions
- Add the brown butter–washed bourbon, syrup, and bitters to a mixing glass.
- Stir until well chilled—about 20 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass over one large cube.
- Twist an orange peel over the drink and drop it in.
Notes
How to Make Brown Butter–Washed Bourbon
This is a simple one-time prep that gives you several drinks’ worth. You’ll need:- 1 cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Let it cook until it smells nutty and turns light brown (don’t burn it).
- Pour the hot butter into the bourbon and stir.
- Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Freeze until the butter solidifies on top.
- Remove the butter and strain the bourbon through a fine strainer or coffee filter.
- Store the finished bourbon in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 6gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 6mgSugar: 5gCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.3mg
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