Browned Butter Fat-Washed Best Friend Bourbon

One of the most flavorful cocktail techniques making its way into home bars is fat washing. By infusing bourbon with browned butter and then chilling and removing the fat, the spirit captures rich, nutty flavors and a velvety texture. In Best Friend Bourbon, the caramel and vanilla notes amplify the butter’s richness, while its darker tobacco and fruit undertones add balance and depth.

Use this recipe to make brown butter fat-washed Best Friend Bourbon

• 1 cup Best Friend Bourbon

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1. Brown the Butter
   In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

2. Combine with Bourbon
   Pour the bourbon into a sealable jar and add the browned butter. Seal and gently shake to combine.

3. Infuse
   Let the mixture sit at room temperature for about 3–4 hours, allowing the bourbon to absorb the butter’s rich flavor.

4. Freeze
   Place the jar in the freezer for several hours or overnight. The butter will solidify on top.

5. Strain
   Remove the hardened butter and strain the bourbon through a coffee filter or fine strainer to remove any remaining particles.

Now use this recipe to make a cocktail with the brown butter fat-washed Bourbon

2 oz brown butter fat-washed Bourbon

1/4oz oz demerara syrup

1 dash chocolate bitters

1 dash orange bitters

 Stir in mixing glass

Strain in rocks glass over a big ice cube 

Garnish: Flamed Orange or flamed marshmello