Liquid Assets: Butternut Old Fashioned

A holiday table mainstay adds buttery flavor and texture for a fall twist on an old favorite.

2 ounces Maker’s Mark bourbon
1 ounce butternut simple syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters

Combine all ingredients in a shaker, shake for 20 seconds, and double strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with roasted butternut squash skewer and dehydrated lemon.

For butternut simple syrup: Macerate 400 grams peeled and diced butternut squash, 400 grams sugar, 75 grams sliced lemongrass, 50 grams peeled and sliced ginger, and 10 grams salt. Let sit in a warm area, covered, for 2 hours Refrigerate for 2 days then strain.

Located inside The Mayton, Peck & Plume serves new American classics with Southern flair. Jacob Fortner and Chef Greg Gettles head the cocktail program, drawing inspiration from stories and songs to create drinks with a narrative people can connect with.

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