Make Bacon and Maple-Infused Simple Syrup: Add bacon, maple syrup, and water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer 1 minute; remove from heat and cool slightly.
Recipe
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Description
Savory, salty, and sweet. Those are the flavors you'll find in Jeff's bacon-infused bourbon cocktail.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 1
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon and Maple-Infused Simple Syrup | ||
| 2 slice(s) Hy-Vee bacon, crisp-cooked | ||
| ½ c. Hy-Vee 100% pure maple syrup | ||
| 1 c. water | ||
| Bacon and Bourbon Cocktail | ||
| 2 oz. Knob smoked maple bourbon | ||
| 1 oz. Bacon and Maple-Infused Syrup | ||
| 1 oz. unsweetened iced tea | ||
| Candied bacon, for garnish | ||
Things To Grab
- Medium saucepan
- 6-oz. cocktail glass
- Ice
- Cocktail shaker
Directions
Make Bacon and Bourbon Cocktail: Fill a 6-oz. cocktail glass with ice; set aside. Add additional ice to a cocktail shaker. Add bourbon, Bacon and Maple-Infused Syrup, and unsweetened iced tea; shake until well combined and chilled.
Hyvee Culinary Expert Tip
To make homemade candied bacon, preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking pan with parchment paper. Add bacon strips and drizzle with Hy-Vee 100% pure maple syrup. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until crispy. Drain on paper towels and cool before serving.
Nutrition facts
Servings
220 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 50mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 1g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 0%
0%
Calcium 2%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 2%