Buffalo Waffle
Waffle-Infused Buffalo Trace Bourbon and Maple Syrup
Bartender Dave Arnold of Existing Conditions | New York
INGREDIENTS
Waffle-infused Bourbon: (Yield: 15 ounces)
450 milliliters Buffalo Trace bourbon
170 grams Dave’s waffles
To Assemble & Serve: (Yield: 1 cocktail)
¼ ounce maple syrup
METHOD
For the Waffle-Infused Bourbon:
In a sealable container, combine bourbon and waffles. Soak 48 hours. Using a 20-ton hydraulic press, extract waffle solids from bourbon. Strain liquid through cheesecloth and store in bottles.
To Assemble and Serve:
In a shaker with ice, combine 2 ounces Waffle-infused Bourbon and ¼ ounce maple syrup. Stir until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass with a large cube of ice.
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