Chef Big DA sophisticated, keto-friendly cocktail featuring duck fat-washed bourbon, smoked rosemary, and a hint of orange. High-viscosity elegance in a glass.
Place the rosemary sprig on a fireproof surface and torch it until it begins to smoke. Invert a rocks glass over the smoking herb to capture the essence.
Let the smoke swirl for at least 30 seconds to coat the glass walls.
In a mixing glass, combine the duck fat-washed bourbon, monk fruit syrup, and orange bitters.
Add ice to the mixing glass and stir for 30 seconds until well-chilled and properly diluted.
Stirring preserves the silkiness that shaking would bruise.
Flip the smoked glass over, add one large clear ice cube, and strain the mixture into the glass.
Garnish with a fresh, lightly slapped rosemary sprig to release the oils.
The key here is the fat-wash. By using chilled, rendered duck fat, you’re adding a silky viscosity and a faint savory note that plays beautifully with the orange bitters. Don't skip the double strain; we want clarity, not debris. It's keto-friendly because we're using a touch of monk fruit syrup instead of standard simple syrup.
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