Bourbon Bacon Bloody Mary
This bold and savory cocktail is perfect for brunch or a weekend treat. Bourbon and balsamic pair with smoky bacon, horseradish, and tomato for a richly flavored Bloody Mary that’s unforgettable.
View Original PDFIngredients
Candied BBQ Bacon
- 2 slices bacon
- 1 tsp Sweet Applewood Barbecue Rub & Seasoning
Bloody Mary
- 2 oz bourbon
- 8 oz tomato juice
- 1 oz Bourbon Barrel Aged Balsamic
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 2 tsp horseradish
- ¼ tsp Smokey Bacon Infused Sea Salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Ice
Garnish
- ½ tsp Bourbon Barrel Aged Balsamic
- 1 tsp Smokey Bacon Infused Sea Salt
- Candied BBQ bacon
- Olives, pickled asparagus, pickle spears
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Season each bacon slice with ½ tsp Sweet Applewood Barbecue Rub. Bake for 15 minutes, flip, and bake another 10–15 minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towel and set aside.
- In a mixing glass, combine bourbon, tomato juice, balsamic, lemon juice, horseradish, sea salt, and pepper. Stir to mix.
- For garnish: in two bowls, add ½ tsp balsamic and 1 tsp bacon salt. Dip the rim of the serving glass in balsamic, then in salt.
- Fill the glass with ice, pour in the Bloody Mary mix.
- Garnish with candied bacon, olives, pickled asparagus, and pickle spears. Enjoy!