Name: Infused bourbon and a peach bourbon martini
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 2 1/2 Cups Bourbon; 1 Whole Vanilla Bean (cut in half – not split); 2 Cinnamon Sticks; 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 2 Whole Peaches (peeled/pitted and cut into large chunks); 2 Ounces Peach Bourbon; 1 Ounce Half and Half; 1 Teaspoon Honey; Ground Nutmeg (for topping); Cinnamon Stick (for garnish)

Ingredients

2 1/2 Cups Bourbon
1 Whole Vanilla Bean (cut in half – not split)
2 Cinnamon Sticks
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
2 Whole Peaches (peeled/pitted and cut into large chunks)

Peach Bourbon Martini:

2 Ounces Peach Bourbon
1 Ounce Half and Half
1 Teaspoon Honey
Ground Nutmeg (for topping)
Cinnamon Stick (for garnish)

Preparation

In a large airtight jar add the first 4 ingredients. Seal the jar and shake well to distribute and dissolve the brown sugar.
Add the peach chunks to the mixture and re-seal. Let sit for 1 week. Occasionally shake the jar to keep everything distributed evenly.
Remove peaches and cinnamon stick (optional: can also remove vanilla bean and use it’s contents for baking).
Strain the infused bourbon through a double layer of cheesecloth.
Store in an airtight container.
Peach Bourbon Martini:
Fill a shaker with ice. Add the bourbon, half and half and honey to the shaker. Shake really well to chill the ingredients and blend in the honey. Strain and pour into a martini glass. Sprinkle nutmeg on top of martini and garnish with a cinnamon stick.