28 Recipes with a Splash of Bourbon

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Looking to add a little extra flair to your cooking? These bourbon-infused recipes are perfect for adding a touch of sophistication and depth to your meals. From bourbon-glazed meats to rich and flavorful desserts, discover how this beloved spirit can elevate your dishes. Oh yeah, and we tossed in a few bourbon-esque cocktails, too!

Sweet and Salty Bourbon Cinnamon Pecan Caramel Apples + Chocolate Drizzle

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These apples scream October. The calendar says it’s October fifteenth. The weather says it’s December fifteenth. Well, at least where I live. I hear it was seventy in Cleveland yesterday. Actually, I even got to
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Cherry Cobbler with Honey Butter Vanilla Bean Biscuits

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Cherry Cobbler with Honey Butter Vanilla Bean Biscuits
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Smoky Orange Bourbon Turkey Breast Brine

A roasted turkey breast, slices of orange, and sprigs of thyme in a white dish.
Photo Credit: Mae’s Menu.

Infuse your turkey with smoky, citrusy goodness using this orange bourbon brine. Bourbon adds depth and richness, making your turkey breast juicier and more flavorful.
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Bourbon Whipped Cream

A glass jar filled with swirled, whipped cream, a checkered cloth, and a wooden spoon.
Photo Credit: Aleka’s Get Together.

Top your desserts with this bourbon whipped cream for an extra kick. The bourbon blends perfectly with the cream, adding a smooth, boozy finish to pies and cakes.
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Bourbon Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon

Bourbon Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon served fresh
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This bourbon brown sugar glazed salmon is marinated, glazed, and baked to perfection! It has a wonderful sweet and savory flavor.
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Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken

Pieces of cooked meat glazed in a brown sauce, garnished with chopped green onions.
Photo Credit: Spend with Pennies.

Simplify dinner with crock pot bourbon chicken, where the bourbon sauce makes the chicken tender and flavorful. Perfect for an easy, yet impressive meal.
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Gluten-Free Maple Bourbon Cake (Dairy-Free)

A close-up of a cake with cream-colored frosting topped with crumbled pieces and a slice missing, displaying its dense, moist texture. The blurred background shows glassware.
Photo Credit: Caked by Katie.

Enjoy a slice of this maple bourbon cake, which is gluten and dairy-free. Bourbon enhances the rich maple flavor, making it a great choice for those with dietary needs.
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Bourbon Bacon Jam Crostini

Crostini topped with creamy cheese and caramelized onion jam, garnished with fresh herbs, on a rustic wooden tray.
Photo Credit: The Savory Cipolla.

Impress guests with bourbon bacon jam crostinis. Bourbon adds depth to the sweet and smoky bacon jam, creating a standout appetizer.
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Blackberry Bourbon Smash

A blackberry bourbon smash in front of a cocktail bar set up.
Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen

Blackberry bourbon smash is a blackberry cocktail created for those who love bourbon whiskey. A refreshing, fruity, twist on a timeless classic. Mix up one tonight.
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Pecan Pie Cream Puffs

A cream-filled choux pastry topped with a pecan sits on a gray ceramic plate, accompanied by a yellow chrysanthemum flower and pecan halves.
Photo Credit: Live to Sweet.

Elevate your dessert game with pecan pie cream puffs. The bourbon-infused filling gives these puffs a unique, indulgent twist on a classic favorite.
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Sweet and Spicy Bourbon Chicken Recipe

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This Bourbon Chicken recipe is one of our favorite easy Chinese Takeout meals to make at home, with the best bourbon chicken sauce.
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A Sweet, Sticky, Spicy Bourbon Glaze

A spoon with thick, golden-brown sauce containing small dark particles hovers over a stainless steel pot partially filled with the same liquid.
A Sweet, Sticky, Spicy Bourbon Glaze. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

Use this sweet, sticky, and spicy bourbon glaze to add bold flavor to meats and veggies. Bourbon intensifies the glaze, making every bite memorable.
Get the Recipe: A Sweet, Sticky, Spicy Bourbon Glaze

Sweet Bourbon Peach Lemonade

close up photo Sweet Bourbon Peach Lemonade on tray
Photo credit: Half Baked Harvest

Two summer classics, lemonade and peaches, are combined to make a refreshing summer cocktail that everyone is sure to love. This pitcher style drink requires just three ingredients, and about 5 minutes of prep time. It’s doesn’t get easier or more delicious.
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Bourbon Caramel Ice Cream

Scoops of caramel-colored ice cream in a white bowl with a glass of whiskey in the background.
Photo Credit: Cupcake Savvy’s Kitchen.

Treat yourself to bourbon caramel ice cream. The bourbon adds a rich, boozy undertone to the caramel, making this homemade ice cream extra special.
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Apple Bottom Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake

Cheesecake with pecan praline sauce on a wooden board beside a red-striped cloth.
Photo credit: Not Entirely Average

This Apple Bottom Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake is a versatile masterpiece, blending smooth bourbon flavors with crunchy pecans. Perfect for any occasion, it impresses guests and satisfies your sweet tooth, epitomizing Southern charm and elegance.
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Sticky Bourbon Chicken

A plate of rice topped with glazed chicken pieces and garnished with chopped green onions.
Photo Credit: Spend with Pennies.

For a quick and flavorful dinner, try sticky bourbon chicken. The bourbon sauce coats the chicken in a deliciously sweet and savory glaze.
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Fall Sangria with Apple Cider and Bourbon

A glass of red wine bourbon sangria with apple slices and cinnamon sticks sitting on a metal plate.
Photo credit: fANNEtastic food

This seasonal autumn sangria with apple cider, bourbon, red wine, and fruit is such a fun make ahead cocktail for any gathering! It’s a fun twist on classic sangria that’s packed with fall flavors like apple, citrus, spices, and more. Easy to make, too!
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Brown Sugar Bourbon Cake Glaze Icing Recipe

A cast iron skillet filled with cinnamon rolls being topped with icing, with a bag of flour in the background.
Photo Credit: Couple in the Kitchen.

Top your cakes with this brown sugar bourbon glaze. The bourbon adds a rich, caramel-like flavor, perfect for any special occasion.
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Whisky Soaked Chocolate Bundt Cake

A chocolate bundt cake with a glossy layer of chocolate ganache.
Photo Credit: Cinnamon & Coriander.

Enjoy a whisky soaked chocolate bundt cake for a rich and indulgent dessert. The whisky soaks into the cake, enhancing the chocolate with a deep, boozy flavor.
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Maple Bourbon Salmon

A square piece of glazed salmon on a white plate, garnished with two lemon slices and accompanied by a fork.
Photo Credit: Champagne Tastes.

Try maple bourbon salmon for a sweet and savory dish. The bourbon glaze caramelizes beautifully, making this a delicious choice for a quick dinner.
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Peach Cobbler Pound Cake with Bourbon Glaze

Bundt cake with white icing, garnished with peach slices, on a white plate with a serving knife beside it.
Photo Credit: Live to Sweet.

Combine peach cobbler flavors with a bourbon glaze for a moist and fruity pound cake. Bourbon enhances the sweetness of the peaches, creating a standout dessert.
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Chocolate Covered Bourbon Cherries

Chocolate-covered cherries with decorative toothpicks on a white plate.
Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

Indulge in chocolate-covered bourbon cherries for a sweet treat. The bourbon-soaked cherries are perfect for those who love a hint of booze with their chocolate.
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Bourbon Poached Peaches

A metal plate with two whole glazed peaches, one half peach topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and a mint leaf garnish.
Photo Credit: Culinary Ginger.

Poach peaches in bourbon for a simple and elegant dessert. The bourbon adds a warm, rich flavor to the peaches, perfect for serving with ice cream or cream.
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Gooey Caramel Espresso Brownies

Brownies drizzled with caramel, arranged in a grid pattern.
Photo Credit: Ugly Duckling Bakery.

Add a burst of flavor to brownies with caramel and espresso. The bourbon caramel swirl makes these brownies a rich, indulgent treat.
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Bourbon Summer Sangria

A pitcher of sangria with orange slices and sprigs of rosemary garnish.
Photo credit: Food Plus Words

Celebrate summer with a glass of Bourbon Summer Sangria in hand. A refreshing blend of fruits and bourbon that’s sure to delight.
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Baked Pumpkin Donuts

A stack of three iced pumpkin doughnuts with a bite taken out of the top doughnut, placed on a white background.
Photo Credit: Waiting for Blancmange.

Enjoy baked pumpkin donuts with a bourbon twist. The bourbon adds warmth and depth to these spiced donuts, making them perfect for fall mornings.
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Bourbon Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls

A tray of cinnamon rolls with icing, topped with pieces of bacon.
Photo Credit: Cambrea Bakes.

Start your day with bourbon maple bacon cinnamon rolls. The bourbon complements the sweet maple and smoky bacon for a breakfast treat that’s hard to resist.
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Bourbon Pecan Sweet Potato Phyllo Casserole

A baked tart with a golden crust, orange filling, topped with chopped pecans and garnished with a fresh sage leaf.
Photo credit: Half Baked Harvest

Putting a new twist on a classic with this Bourbon Pecan Sweet Potato Phyllo Casserole by Half Baked Harvest. The classic sweet potato casserole filling of bourbon, cinnamon, and a touch of maple. Spread into layers of buttery phyllo dough, and topped off with savory sage pecans. A deliciously updated version of a Thanksgiving classic!
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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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