Bourbon BBQ Meatballs & Italian Manhattans

March 01, 2022

Bourbon BBQ Meatballs

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup Kentucky Bourbon
  • 1/4 cup sorghum
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Meatballs (recipe below or any of your choice including store-bought about 2 dozen)
Mix all ingredients except the meatballs and bring to a boil. Simmer for at least 30 minutes. Add meatballs and continue to cook over low for at least 30 more minutes. (Alternate: pour uncooked sauce over meatballs in a crockpot and cook on low for 4 hours.)

Philomena’s Italian Meatballs

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • ½ pound Italian sausage
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • 3 small eggs (or 2 large)
  • 4 slices white loaf bread
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients. Form into balls onto lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes at 400 degrees. Drain grease.

Italian Manhattan

  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • ¾ ounce Punt e Mes Italian vermouth
  • ½ ounce Apricot liqueur
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 Luxardo cherry

Add ingredients to a cocktail mixing glass with ice and stir. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a cherry.