Orange Infused Bourbon Recipe

Infused bourbon is not something you see everyday down in the south where we like our bourbon pure as the old-world mississippi river. Infused vodkas, on the other hand, are welcomed whole-heartedly. It gives the blank liquor some key flavor and interest it lacks. On the other hand, most self-respecting bourbon drinkers order this old-fashioned liquor poured just the way god made it. Straight. From there, on the rocks or with a splash of water doesnt garner a second glance. But, a fruit-infused bourbon? Now thats a doozy. And were here to say its a worthy out-of-the-box option that youre going to like to have on hand for southern bourbon cocktails or just a tangy bourbon taken neat. When it comes to infusing bourbon, you cant just throw in any fruit or herb youd like (like vodka) and expect a homerun. Whiskey has its own rich, complex flavor profile that needs to be complemented strategically. Working within the common notes in bourbon, youll want to dabble in infusing with flavors such as honey, vanilla, orange, nuts, and autumn spices. A smoke-essenced bourbon is also quite delicious. In observance of one of the all-time greatest cocktails, we wanted to infuse our bourbon with oranges. La old-fashioned style. The subtle citrus notes complement the rich bourbon perfectly, and youll be thanking us when using it in everything from a porch-sipping cocktail to a bourbon ice cream float