Cilantro-Bacon Julep

Posted by John The Bastard on June 11, 2009

I was working on a drink for tonight's muddling-themed TDN and came up with something I liked so well I wanted to make a post about it. I've been working on various techniques and recipes for bourbon-infused bacon for an upcoming post, and decided to make that the basis of a drink. Here it is:

CilantroBaconJulep

The Cilantro-Bacon Julep

3  oz bacon-infused bourbon
1  dash Fee's Whiskey Barrel-aged bitters
1  dash Angostura bitters
2-3  sprigs cilantro
2  Tbs brown sugar


Pinch off leaves from the cilantro stems and muddle with the brown sugar and bitters. Add the bacon bourbon and stir. Set aside to infuse. In the meantime, crush some ice and pack into a copper mug or julep cup. Strain the infused bourbon over the ice. Garnish with a flourish of cilantro and a fresh strawberry.