BOURBON NEGRONI

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"Make a batch of these when your holiday guests arrive so you don't have to prepare individual drinks," says Marcus.

Provided by Marcus Samuelsson

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 drink (plus extra infused bourbon)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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.

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