Infused bourbon and a peach bourbon martini

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)

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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.