autumn essentials: apple pie bourbon shots

How To Make autumn essentials: apple pie bourbon shots

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  I found that using one apple was enough to infuse the bourbon; however, the variety of the apple will determine the drinks flavor. So, choose sweet or tart… up to you.
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  Before adding the nutmeg, grate off a bit of the top and bottom. This will help it release its flavors into the bourbon. But do not add the shavings; just the nutmeg.
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  There is really no need to peel the apple, or remove the skin from the ginger… up to you, it will not impact the recipe.
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  The container I used for this was a mason jar that held 16 fluid ounces, and the proportions listed in this recipe are geared to that size.
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  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Add the apple, sugar, nutmeg cinnamon sticks, and ginger to a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
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  Pour in the bourbon.
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  Gently turn the jar over a few times, to help dissolve the sugar into the bourbon, and then sit in a window, and wait four days.
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  Chef’s Note: With the lushes I have coming-and-going in this house, I had to hide it behind a sofa in the first-floor sitting room.
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  Chef’s Note: Once or twice a day, turn the jar over, and then back up.
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  After four days, open and taste. If it is not strong enough for you, leave it another day or two.
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  Chef’s Note: Mine was perfect after four days.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Strain out the solids, and have at it. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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