The article explores how barbecue sauce, typically used in food, can be creatively infused into cocktails. Expert mixologist Billie Keithley from Breckenridge Distillery shares insights on transforming BBQ sauce into drink ingredients. She suggests starting with cocktails like the Bloody Mary, where the sauce can add a depth of flavor when paired with its traditional fixings. Keithley recommends making a simple syrup by simmering BBQ sauce with sugar and water, offering a unique twist to classic drinks such as margaritas or Old Fashioneds.
My approach is using ingredients that make the barbecue sauce and incorporating [them] into a cocktail, or using your favorite BBQ sauce, adding water and a little sugar for a simple syrup.
Mixing in some brown sugar simple syrup adds depth to the drink, while a splash of apple cider vinegar keeps things sweet and tangy.
A barbecue sauce-infused drink certainly isn't traditional, but Keithley thinks the condiment tastes incredible with a host of classic cocktails, particularly Old Fashioneds.
Keithley suggests using your favorite store-bought barbecue sauce to whip up a simple syrup. Simmer the condiment and some sugar with water, and let it thicken and cool before adding it to a pineapple or jalapeno margarita.
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