Mint Julep Apple & Brussel Sprout Salad
Shaved Brussel sprouts tossed in a mint-Garrison Brothers Bourbon vinaigrette and topped with chopped bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, granny smith apple and toasted pecans.
Yield: 8 Servings
Make The Mint Julep Apple & Brussel Sprout Salad
Ingredients
Ingredients: Vinaigrette: 1/3 Cup Garrison Brothers Bourbon ¾ Cup Sugar ½ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar 2 Tbsp. Fresh Mint, Chopped To Taste Salt To Taste Black Pepper 1 ½ Cup Vegetable Oil Salad: 8 Cups Brussel Sprouts, Shaved ¾ Cup Bacon Bits ¾ Cup Bleu Cheese Crumbles ¾ Cup Granny Smith Apples, Julienned ¾ Cup Pecans, Toasted
Directions: 1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the Garrison Brothers Bourbon, sugar, apple cider vinegar, mint, salt and black pepper. 2. Slowly whisk in vegetable oil until the vinaigrette is evenly combined. 3. Toss the Brussel sprouts in some of the vinaigrette and reserve the rest for more salads. 4. Top the salads with an even amount of bacon bits, bleu cheese, apples and pecans.
Try with our Come and Take It cocktail 1.5 oz GB Small Batch 2018 3/4 oz Caprano Antica Sweet Vermouth 3/4 oz Grand Marnier 2 each Dash of Bitter Truth Aromatic Bitters
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