Apple Pie Sous Vide Bourbon Infusion Recipe (2025)

FAQs

What should I infuse in my bourbon? ›

The most common infusions for bourbon I've seen or tried: Fruits: apples, peaches, berries. Dried fruits: plums, apricots, figs, raisins, dates. Spices: vanilla, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, cardamom, peppercorn, cacao.

For the Pu-erh Infused Bourbon: Combine tea and bourbon in a jar and cover the jar. Let steep at room temperature for 2 hours. Strain tea leaves and discard. Store infused bourbon in a sealed jar.

Seal the jar (just with a regular lid!) and set in a cool place (preferably somewhere dark) for 2 weeks. I often stick mine in the fridge, just in case – but as long as it's sealed tightly and not opened often, it will be fine. After 2 weeks, taste the bourbon and adjust the flavor accordingly.

Infused spirits are best enjoyed within three months, but they will never go bad. See our cocktail recipes for ideas on how to use your infused alcohol.

Infusing for too long may result in an overly strong, bitter, or sweet drink, so make sure to follow our instructions and timing below!

If you over steep your tea, more tannins are released than there should be. As a result, the tea becomes significantly darker in colour and the bitterness from the tannins is far too overpowering. Especially if you're making a black tea or blend like Russian caravan tea.

Taste as You Go

If you want more flavor, let the whisky infuse another day and taste it again, continuing until it's to your liking. Most infusions take three to six days.

Pretty much anything, but water, coca-cola, soda water, ginger ale, coffee, angostura bitters, cherry, and anything that complements the taste of bourbons like caramel, vanilla, oak, toasted rye, oatmeal, cornbread, cinnamon, and chocolate.

You can use a variety of herbs, spices, fruits, and even veggies for infusions. The most popular infusions are fruit-based (e.g., strawberry vodka and pear gin). You can also create some wonderful combinations, such as lemongrass-ginger tequila or lavender-rosemary vodka.

Many other cocktails can be made from Bourbon with ingredients like club soda, orange juices, cherry juices – a Seven and Seven, Blackberry Bourbon Smash, Bourbon Sour, or even an Alabama Slammer. If you're looking to expand your arsenal of delicious recipes for whiskey cocktails, look no further.

What fruit goes best in bourbon? ›

Dried Fruit: Some cranberries, dates, apricots, apples or even pineapple. Dried fruits concentrate the sugars in the fruit and create some very interesting flavor changes in Bourbon. Fresh Fruits: Orange slices, apples, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and peaches are all good.