Brown Butter Bourbon Cocktail
This cozy cocktail blends rich, nutty brown butter with smooth bourbon and a hint of bitters. Velvety, toasty, and just a little bit special—a perfect after-dinner sipper for fall or winter.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
- Mixing glass
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Cocktail strainer
- Rocks glass
- Ice cubes
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- ice cubes
- orange peel or cherry optional garnish
Instructions
- Add butter to a small saucepan and melt over medium heat, whisking until golden brown and nutty.
- Remove from heat and immediately pour in bourbon, stirring to combine.
- Let the mixture cool, then strain through a fine mesh or cheesecloth to remove solids.
- In a mixing glass, add 2 oz brown butter bourbon, 0.5 oz simple syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
- Fill with ice and stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with orange peel or cherry if desired.
Notes
Make the brown butter bourbon ahead and store any extra in the fridge. For a lighter flavor, use less butter or brown it for less time. Try orange or walnut bitters for a twist. Fresh butter and decent bourbon make a big difference!