Crafty Beer Girls

Girls Love Beer

  • Home
  • About
  • Beer Stories

By Jenni Shafer

I Love the Smell of Maple and Bourbon in the Morning

If there’s a good time to enjoy a little booze in the morning, it’s during the Holidays. According to my research, the combination of maple syrup and bourbon for breakfast is a wonderful way to start out the New Year. No, I’m not a bad influence…at all. Don’t forget to bring your sweet tooth and a good appetite to the table. You’ll need it!

My inspiration came from CBS (Canadian Breakfast Stout) by Founders Brewing Co. Breakfast stout aged in maple syrup barrels is quite arousing, to say the least. I happened to have bottles of both Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup from Trader Joe’s and Maple Smoked Bourbon from Knob Creek. There are several barrel-matured maple syrups and a few other maple whiskies on the market. With the basics well in hand, I decided to make one of my favorite breakfast dishes: French toast and coffee.

Maple Bourbon Coffee

This Smoked Maple Bourbon from Knob Creek is great for sipping, but it’s also amazing in coffee. I recommend pairing it with half and half and simple syrup made from brown sugar. You can make your own simple syrup by boiling water and adding sugar at a 1:1 ratio. Stir until the sugar dissolves and then allow to cool. Add bourbon, cream, and sweetener to fresh brewed coffee according to your tastes. If you don’t have the Smoked Maple Bourbon (sadly, it’s a special order here in Utah), use maple syrup and whatever bourbon you have on hand. Just omit the sugar.

Banana Nut French Toast with Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup

The secret to good French toast is quality ingredients and proper cooking techniques. I use thick sliced French bread, an egg for each slice, a trio of spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice), with a splash of milk for creaminess. Mix together and soak the bread all the way through. Cook in a non-stick pan slowly over medium heat. Turn the toast several times for even cooking. Slice bananas and chop some walnuts for topping. I added some cherry wood-smoked thick-cut bacon from Harmons on the side. However, my husband informed me that it would be best chopped up as a topping along with the nuts. I think he’s right. The smoky, salty bacon blends perfectly with this dish. Add a little whipped cream for good measure and don’t forget the bourbon barrel-aged syrup!

The beauty of this is that it works for any favorite breakfast dish. Try it on pancakes or waffles. Pumpkin waffles anyone? For those who may be more refined, use the combination as a filling for crepes. If you’re not a fan of bananas, use strawberries or peaches. Maple syrup is fabulous on both! The possibilities are endless. Whatever you do, enjoy an out-of-the-ordinary holiday breakfast to begin 2018 in the best way! Happy New Year, everyone!

Filed Under: Pairings, Recipes, Spirits, Whiskey

Trackbacks

  1. A Very Merry Peppermint Stout Waffle says:
    December 24, 2018 at 7:25 pm

    […] ideas for special mornings: Beer – It’s What’s For Breakfast I Love The Smell Of Bourbon And Maple In The Morning Coffee Beer – The Timeless Potation Eggnog For Your Noggin Lindemans Kriek Muffins Cockle […]

    Reply

craftybeergirls

craftybeergirls
Lagerpalooza was a blast! We have an amazing brewi Lagerpalooza was a blast! We have an amazing brewing community here in Utah. It's great to be a part of it!

@bohemianbrewery @saltcitybrewsupply @utahbeernews @mrmikethejanitor @hopbombshells #lauterdaybrewers @jamieburn

#utahcraftbeerscene #utahcraftbeercommunity #lagerpalooza #utahbeer #homebrewcompetition #homebrewclub #homebrewer #homebrew #womenwhobrew #utah #beer
Goodbye ski season! Happy Easter/Frank! 🍻 @pit Goodbye ski season! Happy Easter/Frank! 🍻

@pit_viper @tfbrewing @altaskiarea @redrockbrewing

#frank #altaskiarea #closingday #skiseason #party #beer #easter #eastersunday #happyeaster #easterbunny #skibunny #retrostyle #retro #skibeer #sangria #skiday #sundayfunday #sunday #bewilderbeer #moabbrewery #pitviper #tfbrewing #johnnysipa #altafrank
This is huuuuge!! The beer selection at @saltcityb This is huuuuge!! The beer selection at @saltcitybrewsupply, that is. South valley beer drinkers now have a one-stop shop for all of their homebrew supply and beer drinking needs! 🍻

In honor of the grand opening of their new to-go beer store, Salt City released Baby Dez, a session IPA brewed with honey. This is a 5% ABV version of Deseret IPA from @bewilderbeer. Owners Ross and Cody also have a collection of old beer cans on display. Neat!

Grab a few sixers or make a mixed pack of your own! Super stoked to have this resource in SLC. 👍

#utahbeer #drinklocal #coldbeer #freshbeer #beertogo #saltcitybrewsupply #slc #beer #craftbeer #utahcraftbeer #utahcraftbeercommunity
A toast to shifting seasons! 🍻 Reposted from @ A toast to shifting seasons! 🍻

Reposted from @photojohnphoto Lifestyle AF. 

Last night, after wrapping up with the @hurricane_mtb_festival, @craftybeergirls, @eskercycles demo driver @cedarcoastal and I camped out so we could do an evening ride and get some #sunset photos. They brought #drinks, I brought a camera. 

#lifestyle #outdoors #outside #mtb #apres #zion #dzrtszn #reflection #water #alpenglow #beer #cider #alcohol #booze #relax #adventure #adventurebeer #sports #explore #Utah #beautahful #igutah #utahgram #southwest #bier #cerveza
A weekend in the desert with bikes, friends, and b A weekend in the desert with bikes, friends, and beer to share on a warm Sunday afternoon. It's the simple things. #lifeisbeautiful @hurricane_mtb_festival

I've really come to appreciate the beauty of this Belgian tripel from @redrockbrewing 😍 #marvellamymuse ~J

#desert #beer #sundayafternoon #zion #redrockbrewing #marvella #belgianstyle #tripel #utahbeer #southernutah #bikesandbeers #hurricanemtbfestival #mountainbiking #beeroutside #beerwithaview #beertography
It's good to be back in the desert for the @hurric It's good to be back in the desert for the @hurricane_mtb_festival with @zionbrewery! The temps are very summery this weekend! Loving it! 😎

@ote_hurricane #hurricanemtbfestival #zionbrewery #hurricane #utah #beergarden #utahbeer #mountainbiking #inthedesert #warmweather #beer #cheers
Loving the can art on this otherworldly IPA! #gir Loving the can art on this otherworldly IPA!

#girlslovebeer #allbeerisgirlbeer #bewilderbrewing #cosmicpop #ipa #utahbeer #canart #prettybeer #drinklocal #bewilderbeer #slc #utah #beer
Winter is back! These experimental beers from @uin Winter is back! These experimental beers from @uintabrewing are really hitting the spot after a day of hard skiing. Is there anything a beer can't cure? #beerisgood

#snowday #skibeer #altaskiarea #apresski #powderday #snowstorm #skiutah #skialta #uintabrewing #proline #craftbeer #utahbeer #winter #snow #beer #ipa #belgianstyle
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Contact us:

craftybeergirlsblog@gmail.com

© 2021 Crafty Beer Girls