Butternut Squash-Infused Bourbon
Serving Size
4
Active Time
~10 minutes
Total Time
~1-2 weeks
About this Recipe
Celebrate the Fall season with an infused cocktail. We infuse bourbon with sweet roasted butternut squash and hint of cinnamon and sugar. This versatile spirit is a great base for a Manhattan, old fashioned or any whiskey cocktail. The options are limitless, so just let your creativity guide you! This recipe also works well with rye or Irish whiskey.
About this Recipe
Celebrate the Fall season with an infused cocktail. We infuse bourbon with sweet roasted butternut squash and hint of cinnamon and sugar. This versatile spirit is a great base for a Manhattan, old fashioned or any whiskey cocktail. The options are limitless, so just let your creativity guide you! This recipe also works well with rye or Irish whiskey.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped butternut squash (½-inch pieces)
- ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1½ cups bourbon
From Your Pantry
cooking oil
Equipment
Brava metal tray
Mixing bowl
glass mason jar or other glass jar with tightly-fitting lid
strainer
Nutrition Information
Allergens: None
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1
Roast butternut squash
- In a bowl, toss together butternut squash with sugar, cinnamon, kosher salt and ½ teaspoon cooking oil.
- Spread squash in even layer across in Zone 2 of Brava metal tray.
- Slide metal tray into top shelf.
- Select “Butternut-Squash-Infused Bourbon” on your Brava touchscreen and follow instructions.
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2
Infuse
- When your food is done, cool butternut squash to room temperature.
- Transfer cooled squash to a clean mason jar. Pour bourbon over squash and screw lid tightly. Let stand at room temperature for 1-2 weeks.
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3
Strain
- Strain bourbon through mesh strainer. Do not press down on the solids.
- Store infused bourbon, refrigerated, for up to 1 week.
