Preparation

Squash-infused bourbon

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Ingredients

  • 2 cupsbutternut squash(cut into chunks)
  • 0.25 cupmaple syrup
  • 1 tspcinnamon
  • 750 mlbourbon

Instructions

  1. 1.

    In a bowl, add the squash, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Stir until the squash chunks are covered with the syrup and cinnamon.

  2. 2.

    Spread the squash on a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, or until soft.

  3. 3.

    Allow the squash to cool.

  4. 4.

    In a large Mason jar, combine the squash with a 750 ml bottle of bourbon (set the empty bourbon bottle aside).

  5. 5.

    Cover tightly and allow to infuse for two to three weeks.

  6. 6.

    Strain out the squash solids and funnel the bourbon back into the empty bottle. Cap tightly.

Notes

Bourbon should keep for five to seven days.