1 serving
Benton's Old Fashioned ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bourbon | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 8 parts |
Maple Syrup | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1 part |
Bacon Fat Wash | 3 dash | — | — | — |
Aromatic bitters | 1 dash | — | — | — |
Saline Solution | 3 dash | — | — | — |
Garnish: One narrow orange zest twist
Method
How to make Benton's Old Fashioned
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Pre-chill one rocks glass and prepare one narrow orange zest twist.
- 02
Measure the bourbon, maple syrup, bacon fat wash, aromatic bitters, and saline into a mixing glass.
- 03
Stir without ice until the maple syrup is fully dissolved.
- 04
Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until cold and properly diluted.
- 05
Place one large clear ice cube in the chilled rocks glass.
- 06
Strain over the cube, express the orange zest over the surface, and place the twist neatly on the rim.
Tasting profile
What does Benton's Old Fashioned taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (2/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Benton's Old Fashioned questions
What is in a Benton's Old Fashioned?
Kokto’s build uses bourbon, maple syrup, bacon fat wash, aromatic bitters, and saline solution.
How long does a Benton's Old Fashioned take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Benton's Old Fashioned prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Benton's Old Fashioned alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B215https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2777/bentons-old-fashioned · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved





