Bourbon Negroni
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 1 drink (plus extra infused bourbon)
- Total: 5 min (plus infusion time of bourbon)
- Active: 5 min
Ingredients
4 1/4 cups bourbon
2 figs, sliced
2 pears, sliced
1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise, seeds scraped
1 ounce bitter orange aperitif (such as Campari)
1 ounce sweet vermouth
Orange slice, for garnish
Directions
- Make the infused bourbon: Combine the bourbon, figs, pears and vanilla seeds and pod in an airtight container. Let infuse in the refrigerator for at least 2 weeks but no more than 3 weeks. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- For each drink, combine 2 ounces of the infused bourbon, the aperitif and vermouth in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 90 seconds, then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a slice of orange.