Fig and Vanilla Infused Bourbon Recipe + Old Fashioned co*cktail (2024)

FAQs

What does bourbon infused mean? ›

What is this? Bourbon infusions start with bourbon and add flavor components to it via other food or spice elements. You could add cinnamon, vanilla, or nutmeg. You might want to add apples, peaches, or blackberries.

Infusing a spirit with a food ingredient is one of the best and easiest ways to express seasonality in a co*cktail. You can take beets, carrots, basil stems, coffee grounds, or virtually any other seasonal food and impart its flavor and sometimes texture into a spirit.

Strain your infusion using a fine mesh strainer.

Store in its original jar (it's already labeled!) or a clean glass bottle in the refrigerator. Infused spirits are best enjoyed within three months, but they will never go bad. See our co*cktail recipes for ideas on how to use your infused alcohol.

Muddle a slice of orange with Bourbon infused cherry and Angostura bitters, add Bourbon and ice, then a splash of sparkling water. Stir. Yum.

Water. You can enhance and open up the flavors of the bourbon with a simple splash of H2O. Adding water to your bourbon drink can make it more approachable for beginners and will also dilute the alcohol content. Alternatively, those who prefer a slightly bitter taste can opt for tonic water.

Pour bourbon over the mixture, screw on the lid tightly and give it a shake. Store the jar in a dark place, like in a cupboard, for anywhere from 3 to 7 days. Try to give the jar a shake once a day (I kept the jar in a cabinet right next to my coffee so I remembered to shake it every morning).

Taste through the whiskey once, add some drops of water, and try it again. Adding warm or hot water to your whiskey will subsequently open up the whiskey's pores (whiskey itself is indeed a very porous drink). This will instantly take down the alcoholic content and raise sweet, floral, and briny flavor notes instead.

Does bourbon barrel coffee contain alcohol? No, you'll be fine to drive!

To smoke a bourbon co*cktail, prepare your glass with ice and set it aside. Use a smoking gun to fill a co*cktail shaker with smoke, add your co*cktail ingredients and bourbon, then shake well. Pour into the prepared glass and serve immediately to enjoy the smoky flavor.

So what does that mean in the world of co*cktails? Basically “infusing” is a technique where you put an ingredient with the flavor you want (fruit, spices, herbs) into a liquid that you want to taste like that flavor (typically spirits or liquors.) After waiting a bit, you remove the flavoring ingredient.

What is whiskey infused? ›

Infusing whisky is a simple process that can turn your beloved spirit into a completely new drinking experience or add a twist to your favourite classic drink. Whether you want to add a touch of sweetness, fruitiness, or spices and herbs, you really can't go wrong.