Candied Pecan Bourbon

Candied Pecan Bourbon

Sweet and nutty, this candied pecan bourbon is the perfect cocktail to serve while sitting on the porch watching the sun set.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 serving

Ingredients
  

For the Candied Pecan Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup turbinado sugar
  • 10 chopped candied pecans

For The Cocktail

  • 2 oz Bourbon
  • 1/2 oz vodka
  • 1 Tbsp candied pecan simple syrup

Instructions
 

For the Candied Pecan Simple Syrup

  • In small saucepan mix together water, sugar, and candied pecans. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar is dissolved. Take off heat and strain out pecans. Cool.

For The Cocktail

  • Add bourbon, vodka, and simple syrup in a glass. Add ice and stir.

Notes

Refrigerate your leftover pecan simple syrup and use it for other cocktails and drinks.
Make your own candied pecans by cooking 1 cup of pecans in 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 2 Tbsp. water for about 5 minutes.

Perfect Pairing

Serve this bourbon cocktail with something salty like these homemade cool ranch doritos.
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