The Family Meal Recipe
red thai chili | hoisin simple syrup | cynar | bacon washed bourbon | rhubarb liquor
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare Hoisin Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine equal parts hoisin sauce and sugar. Heat over low until the sugar dissolves. Let cool.
- 2
Infuse Bourbon with Bacon
Cook a few strips of bacon until crispy. Allow the bacon fat to cool slightly, then combine it with bourbon in a jar. Seal and shake well, then refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Strain the bourbon through a coffee filter to remove the fat.
- 3
Mix the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, combine the chopped red Thai chili (adjust to taste), hoisin simple syrup, Cynar, bacon-washed bourbon, and rhubarb liqueur. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- 4
Serve
Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass filled with ice. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!
