learning The Bacon Infused Old Fashioned at Elite Bartending School, Orlando

At Elite Bartending School, Orlando, we don’t just teach you how to bartend, we help you to master the craft.

At Elite bartending school we make a lot of real drinks, so our students can receive a top bartending education and learn the fundamentals of mixology that we provide our students here with a top-notch bartending education, teaching our bartending students how to create their own drinks, teaching them how to professionally balance out cocktails.

This is just another reason why we are the number one bartending school in Orlando.

Today we are going to discuss one of the most classic drinks of all times, The Old Fashioned, however, we are going to add yet another twist to this classic cocktail here at Elite Bartending School, Orlando.

This version of the classic Old Fashioned is a simple drink that is hard to master. Here at Elite Bartending School Orlando we will show you how to balance this drink to perfection.

This Bacon infused Old Fashioned takes some time to prepare.

First, we need to infuse our Bourbon Whisky with bacon, this takes about 5 days of preparation.

Come learn how to infuse whiskies at the top bartending school in Orlando, Elite bartending school.

First things first, you need to replace your home-made simple syrup, with maple syrup.

Then you need to select your favorite premium Bourbon Whisky, we have chosen to use Makers Mark Bourbon as it has a slightly softer flavor, this is going to balance out perfectly with our Maple syrup.

Then we need to be very careful adding our Angostura bitters, too much will destroy the drink, so only add a few drops, before you stir all the ingredients together.

Yes, this is a stirred cocktail, at Elite Bartending School Orlando we go into the depths of why cocktails need to be shaken and some cocktails need to be stirred.

Before adding ice to your mixing glass, add ½ oz of St Germain, this will add a slight floral flavored to the cocktail, softening the drink.

Finally strain over a giant ice cube, garnishing the drink with your dipped bacon strips to bring out the amazing flavors of this cocktail.

Remember, allow your customers to taste the drink first not last.

Two parts Bourbon Whisky to one-part maple syrup.

Come and learn more about how to become a bartender and earning your bartender license at our bartender school located in Orlando Florida,

Enjoy.

By Kevin Gibbons|2019-02-25T12:04:41-05:00February 25th, 2019|

About the Author: Kevin Gibbons

Kevin Gibbons was was born in Derby, England in 1984. In 2002, at the age of 18 Kevin started his bartending career. Kevin worked at a local cocktail bar and began his knowledge in bartending, mixology and flair. For years Kevin worked in restaurants, bars and nightclubs around England earning money to support my education in Sports Science and performing arts. After graduating from Brunel college, Kevin wanted to take his stage career to the bar scene. In 2005, Kevin moved to Spain to work for one of the most famous bars across the Costa Blanca, Champagne Bar, where he expanded his knowledge on the bar, learned advanced methods and techniques in mixology, flair, and mastered the psychology of bartending. In 2007 Kevin became the head Bartender of Champagne bar and developed his reputation for phenomenal service, management and created the most intense bar training that the Costa Blanca had ever seen. In 2010 Kevin was offered a position as managing partner at Elite Bartending School Miami and made his move to the star spangled banner. In 2012 Kevin published a Flair manual and DVD along side Austin Gagnon, the CEO of Elite Bartending School, which can now be purchased at one of the biggest online bar suppliers in the world, BarProducts.com. Now well known for his crazy concoctions, Kevin wows his guests with great bottle tricks and satisfies them with fantastic mixology skills, across the world. Kevin has worked with companies such as Bacardi, Myers Rum and Absolute Vodka across the globe, traveling from places such as New York, Jamaica and even Antigua, demonstrating and educating people in product Knowledge, mixology and flair. In 2015 Kevin became the social media face of Malibu Rum filming commercials that received millions of likes, shares and comments. With over 14 years experience of working in and managing bars, creating cocktail menus, assisting in opening new locations, and teaching, Kevin now brings his education and global knowledge on mixology to Orlando, Florida.

learning The Bacon Infused Old Fashioned at Elite Bartending School, Orlando

learning The Bacon Infused Old Fashioned at Elite Bartending School, Orlando

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About the Author: Kevin Gibbons