28 Recipes with a Splash of Bourbon
Oct 14, 2025
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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!
Table of Contents
- Sweet and Salty Bourbon Cinnamon Pecan Caramel Apples + Chocolate Drizzle
- Cherry Cobbler with Honey Butter Vanilla Bean Biscuits
- Smoky Orange Bourbon Turkey Breast Brine
- Bourbon Whipped Cream
- Bourbon Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
- Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken
- Gluten-Free Maple Bourbon Cake (Dairy-Free)
- Bourbon Bacon Jam Crostini
- Blackberry Bourbon Smash
- Pecan Pie Cream Puffs
- Sweet and Spicy Bourbon Chicken Recipe
- A Sweet, Sticky, Spicy Bourbon Glaze
- Sweet Bourbon Peach Lemonade
- Bourbon Caramel Ice Cream
- Apple Bottom Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake
- Sticky Bourbon Chicken
- Fall Sangria with Apple Cider and Bourbon
- Brown Sugar Bourbon Cake Glaze Icing Recipe
- Whisky Soaked Chocolate Bundt Cake
- Maple Bourbon Salmon
- Peach Cobbler Pound Cake with Bourbon Glaze
- Chocolate Covered Bourbon Cherries
- Bourbon Poached Peaches
- Gooey Caramel Espresso Brownies
- Bourbon Summer Sangria
- Baked Pumpkin Donuts
- Bourbon Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls
- Bourbon Pecan Sweet Potato Phyllo Casserole
Sweet and Salty Bourbon Cinnamon Pecan Caramel Apples + Chocolate Drizzle

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

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

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

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
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
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
Use this sweet, sticky, and spicy bourbon glaze to add bold flavor to meats and veggies. Bourbon intensifies the glaze, making every bite memorable.
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Sweet Bourbon Peach Lemonade

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
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
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
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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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
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
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
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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