Bacon. Bourbon. Now that I have you drooling over these two things separately, let’s talk about how to combine them for one deliciously tasty drink to liven up your weekend.
Maker’s Mark, producers of fine Kentucky whiskey, shared their recipe for bacon-infused bourbon recently with the folks over at ManMad DIY. The process is pretty easy, so even newcomers to mixed drinks should be able to give this a shot.
For this, you’ll need the following:
3-4 strips of bacon
750mL of bourbon (Maker’s Mark obviously recommends their own brand, but feel free to experiment)
Container for overnight storage
Fine mesh sieve
To get started, you’ll want to cook the bacon in a pan. This should produce about an ounce of fat (if it produces more, just use an ounce). Wait for the fat to cool to room temperature and add it to a container along with the 750mL of bourbon. Leave it stored in a freezer overnight. The next day, strain the mixture into a second container to remove bits of bacon. Strain it a second time while you pour it back into the bottle your whiskey came in.
Now you have a bottle full of bacon-flavored bourbon to share with your friends. Oh, and of course, you also have bacon. Enjoy.
How to: Make Bacon-Infused Bourbon | ManMad DIY
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