- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 1 serving
- Nutritional Facts Per Serving: Calories 2453, Total Fat 92 g, Saturated Fat 31 g, Carbohydrates 48 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Sugar 45 g, Protein 30 g, Cholesterol 153 mg, Sodium 1546 mg
- Total Time: 1 hr 30 min (including freezing time)
- Active Time: 30 min
Ingredients
- 2 high-quality maraschino cherries, such as Luxardo
- 1/2 ounce maple syrup
- 3 dashes Bacon Bitters
- 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 2 ounces Bacon-Infused Bourbon Whiskey (recipe below)
- 1 lemon wedge for garnish
Bacon-Infused Bourbon Whiskey
- 8 strips of bacon
- 2 cups bourbon whiskey
Instructions
- Gently mash the maraschino cherries with maple syrup, bacon bitters, and fresh lemon juice in a cocktail shaker, releasing their rich flavors.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake briskly until well-chilled and combined.
- Pour in the Bacon-Infused Bourbon Whiskey and stir gently to preserve the delicate balance of flavors.
- Serve in a rocks glass with the flavorful marinated ice intact. Garnish with a fresh lemon wedge for a bright finish.
Making Bacon-Infused Bourbon Whiskey
Yield: 2 cups
- Cook bacon until perfectly crispy, then combine the strips and drippings in a Mason jar with bourbon.
- Freeze until the fat solidifies on top, then carefully remove this layer.
- Strain the bourbon into a clean jar and freeze again to remove remaining impurities.
- Repeat the freezing and straining process once or twice more, using a fine-mesh sieve lined with damp cheesecloth for exceptional clarity and smoothness.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use, or enjoy immediately.
