Pecan-Infused Bourbon
By: The American Pecan Promotion Board
Serving Size: 16
Cook Time: 5 days (5 prep+inactive time)
Add pecans to your favorite cocktail with this pecan-infused bourbon! Requiring just three ingredients, add toasted pecans, bourbon and vanilla to a mason jar and let sit for a few days. Once infused, use it to make your drink of choice including a Pecan Old Fashioned or Pecan Hot Toddy.
Ingredients:
1 cup pecan halves, toasted*
1 vanilla bean
1 750ml bottle bourbon
Process:
- Place toasted pecans and vanilla bean in a quart size mason jar. Pour bourbon over pecans and vanilla bean. Place on lid and swirl gently to mix. Allow bourbon to infuse at room temperature for about 5 days (remove lid and taste after 5 days. If a stronger pecan flavor is desired, allow it to infuse a few more days).
- Strain out pecans and vanilla bean. Add pecan infused bourbon to bottles. Use to make recipes including a Pecan Old Fashioned or Pecan Hot Toddy.
Recipe notes: Click here for a quick guide on how to toast pecans.