Maple Pig Cocktail Recipe

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• 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

1. Gently mash the maraschino cherries with maple syrup, bacon bitters, and fresh lemon juice in a cocktail shaker, releasing their rich flavors.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake briskly until well-chilled and combined.
3. Pour in the Bacon-Infused Bourbon Whiskey and stir gently to preserve the delicate balance of flavors.
4. 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

1. Cook bacon until perfectly crispy, then combine the strips and drippings in a Mason jar with bourbon.
2. Freeze until the fat solidifies on top, then carefully remove this layer.
3. Strain the bourbon into a clean jar and freeze again to remove remaining impurities.
4. Repeat the freezing and straining process once or twice more, using a fine-mesh sieve lined with damp cheesecloth for exceptional clarity and smoothness.
5. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use, or enjoy immediately.