The Texas Cowboy Whiskey Infusion Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 whole star anise
- rind of two whole limes
- ¼ cup of honey
- 1 quart of rye whiskey
- 1 jalapeño pepper, split
Directions
- Wrap the star anise in a dishtowel. Using the back of a heavy skillet, bash it two or three times on a cutting board. In a skillet over medium heat, toast the star anise, tossing regularly for about four to five minutes, or until you can smell it. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine honey with three ounces of whiskey. Put the mixture into a medium saucepan, and add the jalapeño peppers, anise, and lime rind. Simmer gently for five to seven minutes, and let cool. Add mixture to a clean, one-quart mason jar, and fill with whiskey. Shake to combine, and place the jar in a cool, dark spot for 24 to 48 hours, shaking and tasting for doneness every 12 hours. Strain through a fine mesh strainer, and then again through a coffee filter.