Tag Archives: bourbon

Mint Julep

Posted on 04/22/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Bourbon has been on super sale at one of our favorite liquor stores and our mint plants are already beginning to take off. We think this might be our drink of the summer. But no we don’t plan to buy … Continue reading →

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Scofflaw

Posted on 04/15/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is another great way to enjoy bourbon. For those who do not know simple syrup is 1 part water and 1 part sugar brought to a boil and then cooled. Scofflaw 2 oz bourbon 1 oz dry vermouth 1/4 … Continue reading →

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Mustard and Molasses Pork Chops on the Grill

Posted on 07/12/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a simple marinade that works wonders on pork chops or pork loin. The pork chops can be bone in, but center loin chops work the best. Make sure they are at least 1 1/2-2″ thick. The chops can … Continue reading →

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A Praline in Liquid Form

Posted on 04/25/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a nice after-dinner drink and would work well with a cheese plate. It also pairs nicely with a vintage lamp. Praline Cordial 1 oz bourbon 1/2 oz honey syrup (warmed slightly) 1/4 oz hazelnut liquor Mix everything together … Continue reading →

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Chocolate bourbon pecan pie

Posted on 11/16/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

What on earth could make pecan pie even better? Bourbon. What on earth could make bourbon pecan pie better? You see where we’re going with this… Chocolate bourbon pecan pie 1 prepared pie crust (unbaked) 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Bread pudding with whiskey sauce

Posted on 10/05/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine From the humblest to the haughtiest of restaurants, bread puddings are everywhere down here. The best are so rich and moist it’s a wonder anything that good could have been created from milk and day-old bread. We’ve seen … Continue reading →

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Great balls of bourbon

Posted on 09/18/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By Katherine Greg has a theory that usually holds up. If you’re tasting wine or spirits and someone offers you food, you should take it and leave without buying a bottle. Of course alcohol tastes better when you’ve just had … Continue reading →

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Lynchburg lemonade

Posted on 09/08/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here’s our version of this classic drink. Yes, Lynchburg is in Tennessee. But we have Kentucky bourbon on our brains right now, not “Tennessee whiskey.” Sorry, Jack. We’re saving you for Coke. Lynchburg lemonade 1 part bourbon 3/4 to one … Continue reading →

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Cedar-planked salmon with bourbon and other good stuff

Posted on 09/07/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Really good Alaskan salmon went on sale at Fresh Market and this idea struck us. Next time I will buy more and smoke the rest. Marinade (for two good sized filets, see above) 1/2 cup of bourbon 1/2 cup marmalade … Continue reading →

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Blackberry mint juleps

Posted on 07/07/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

I first had a blackberry mint julep at the Capital Bar and Grill in downtown Little Rock and I was hooked. Of course just about any drink at that bar is awesome. I mix all the ingredients instead of muddling … Continue reading →

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