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

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Fig and Vanilla Infused Bourbon Recipe + Old Fashioned co*cktail? ›

Herbs, spices, fruits and more are all great for infusing whiskey. How much of each flavor depends on the final desired taste. Larger amounts over a longer period of time will allow the whiskey to absorb more of the flavor.

Herbs, spices, fruits and more are all great for infusing whiskey. How much of each flavor depends on the final desired taste. Larger amounts over a longer period of time will allow the whiskey to absorb more of the flavor.

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. Or you might want to add cookies, candies, or sweet treats.

For the Pu-erh Infused Bourbon: Combine tea and bourbon in a jar and cover the jar. Let steep at room temperature for 2 hours. Strain tea leaves and discard. Store infused bourbon in a sealed jar.

I often stick mine in the fridge, just in case – but as long as it's sealed tightly and not opened often, it will be fine. After 2 weeks, taste the bourbon and adjust the flavor accordingly. You can remove the cinnamon sticks or add more vanilla. If you'd like more flavor, infuse for another week and taste!

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.

You can infuse whisky for up to a week. But we recommend tasting your concoction every day to make sure it's only as strong as you want it. And don't forget to shake. Get the most out of your flavours by shaking or stirring the whisky each day.

If you're not sure, open the jar after 24-48 hours and give it a smell. If it's very fragrant from the infusion, it's probably good to go. If not, let it infuse for another day or two and check again. As a general rule of thumb, 3-5 days is the perfect amount for most infusions.

When it comes to infused co*cktails, the shelf life of the infused alcohol can vary depending on the ingredients used. Generally, it is recommended to consume infused alcohol within 3 to 4 weeks of infusing to ensure that the flavors are at their peak and the alcohol is still safe to consume.

The key with infusing chai tea with bourbon is to make sure it doesn't sit too long because it becomes bitter. I allowed 2 teabags to steep in roughly 1 cup of bourbon for 8 hours. Normally when I create infusions, they sit a little longer than 8 hours.

What is vanilla bourbon tea? ›

It is a marvelous blend of Chinese and Ceylon black loose leaf teas with Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar. Rich and sumptuous tasting. Vanilla is considered the queen of all spices. The Aztecs used to season their famous chocolate drink with vanilla.

From the second the tea was poured I could smell a very strong, sweet vanilla aroma. Apart from that I could not smell much else. Taste-wise, it wasn't bitter but it was rather tasteless and delicately sweet.

Pick fresh, organic ingredients

Pick fruits and vegetables that are organic to avoid infusing any bad stuff. You can also make use of anything that would otherwise go to waste, such as overripe berries and apples. Chop up bigger fruits and vegetables, and muddle berries so that the juices infuse with the whisky.

Think of drinking a Manhattan with cherry-infused bourbon or an orange-infused rye Old Fashioned. Here's the thing: you can infuse just about any ingredient into whiskey. Fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices are the most common ingredients to infuse with whiskey.

Bourbon mixes well many beverages including cola, soda water, coffee, orange juice, fortified wine, and other spirits. Bourbon is a versatile spirit that can be enjoyed on its own or mixed in a co*cktail.