Bourbon Bacon Bloody Mary
Bourbon Bacon Bloody Mary
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Author:
Olivelle
Servings
1
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Kick your Sunday brunch up a notch with this Bourbon Bacon Bloody Mary! We’ve swapped out vodka for bourbon for that rich, smoky punch, and added a dash of Bourbon Barrel Aged Balsamic Vinegar for an extra kick. Topped with crispy bacon, this drink is savory, smoky, and oh-so-delicious! Cheers to the weekend!
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Ingredients
Candied BBQ Bacon
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2 Slices Bacon
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1 tsp Sweet Applewood Barbecue Rub & Seasoning
Bloody Mary
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2 oz Bourbon
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8 oz Tomato Juice
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1 oz Bourbon Barrel Aged Balsamic
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1 oz Lemon Juice
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2 tsp Horseradish
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¼ tsp Smokey Bacon Infused Sea Salt
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¼ tsp Black Pepper
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Ice
Garnish
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½ tsp Bourbon Barrel Aged Balsamic
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1 tsp Smokey Bacon Infused Sea Salt
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Candied BBQ Bacon
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Olives, Pickled Asparagus, Pickle Spears
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with foil.
Season each bacon slice with ½ tsp of rub. Cook for 15 minutes, flip bacon, then cook another 10-15 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Let drain on a paper towel and set aside.
In a mixing glass, combine bourbon, tomato juice, bourbon balsamic, lemon juice, horseradish, sea salt, and pepper.
Prepare garnish using two wide bowls. Add ½ tsp balsamic to one and 1 tsp bacon salt to the other. Dip the rim of serving glass in balsamic and then salt.
Carefully fill the glass with ice and add the Bloody Mary mix.
Garnish with candied bacon, olives, pickled asparagus, and pickle spears.
Recipe Note
The possibilities are endless when garnishing a Bloody Mary! Some of our favorite toppings include: Green Olives, Pickled Asparagus, Pickles, Jalapeños, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Celery, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Lemon or Lime Slices, Cheese Cubes, and Cooked Shrimp.
1 comment
Margaret Washko
We made the Bloody Mary’s for our visiting friends and we cut the bourbon in half and used 20% of the suggested horseradish and everyone enjoyed the special treat! The candied bacon was a big hit too!
We made the Bloody Mary’s for our visiting friends and we cut the bourbon in half and used 20% of the suggested horseradish and everyone enjoyed the special treat! The candied bacon was a big hit too!