The BNB. A Bacon stirstick with Bourbon. Divine.

Written by Jill // May 9, 2012 // Recipes // 2 Comments

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I love shocking people. It happens every time I order a bourbon. The drink just seems incongruous with my classic look and softspoken voice. So while at the Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe, it was a thrill to see the waiter’s face when I ordered the BNB. (My colleagues were pretty surprised too, as photos of the drink flew around Facebook and Twitter). Still evaluating the exact moment to eat the bacon, I must practice this one at home a few times before I perfect the methodology.. Or just head back to the Ritz.

The recipe for the bourbon:

1 liter of bourbon (the Ritz uses Maker’s Mark)
1/3 liter bacon grease, warm
Mix together and let sit for 6 hours at room temperature. Spoon off bacon fat that will have risen to the surface, and them strain mixture through a coffee filter at least once.

The recipe for the cocktail:

2 oz. Bacon infused Bourbon
.5 oz. real maple syrup
2 dashes bitters
Stir gently over ice in a 12oz rocks glass, garnish with a blue cheese and bacon stuffed fig and an orange twist

Bon appetit!