Kawa Ni

19 Bridge Square

Westport, CT

Bar Manager Craig Ventrice

Asian Fusion is alive at Kawa Ni, a restaurant creation by Chef Bill Taibe. The cozy space welcomes guests to a classic izakaya setting where patrons can explore creative cocktails, beer, wines by-the-glass and an extensive Japanese whiskey selection, all paired with traditionally-spun Japanese menu selections such as ramen, sashimi and rice bowls.

Bar Manager: Craig Ventrice

Cocktail: The Big Fat Old Fashioned

Recipe: Build in mixing glass with ice:

• 2 oz. House-made Smoked Bone Marrow Fat-Washed Bourbon*
• .5 oz. Pierre Ferrand Orange Curaçao
• .5 oz. simple syrup
• 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters

Stir. Pour over a large ice cube and garnish with an orange peel.

“The Big Fat Old Fashioned”

*Fat-Washed Bourbon: Pour grease from cooked bone marrow into a mason jar full of I.W. Harper Bourbon. Let cool and place in freezer. The fat will congeal. Strain with a cheese cloth to remove the remaining fats.

“It’s a smoky, rich and beefy old fashioned,” said Bar Manager Craig Ventrice. “We have a dish on the menu that features smoked bone marrow and this cocktail pairs well with it. The Curaçao really brightens up the drink.”