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Recipe Pairing

Bourbon-Infused Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Bourbon Cocktail Sauce

Appetizer featuring shrimp with infused preparation and balanced flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Bourbon-Infused Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Bourbon Cocktail Sauce is Willett Pot Still Reserve. A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with shrimp without overpowering it.

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The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay or seafood seasoning
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp prepared horseradish
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Bring water, lemon, and seasoning to a boil and poach shrimp 2 to 3 minutes until pink.
  2. Chill shrimp completely.
  3. Stir bourbon, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire, and lemon juice together to make the sauce.
  4. Arrange shrimp around the cocktail sauce.
  5. Serve cold.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Bourbon-Infused Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Bourbon Cocktail Sauce

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

acceptable
58%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Bourbon Cocktail Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with shrimp without overpowering it.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 58%
acceptable
57%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Bourbon Cocktail Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with shrimp without overpowering it.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 57%
acceptable
56%

Blanton’s Standard

Single Barrel Bourbon 46.50% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Bourbon Cocktail Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with shrimp without overpowering it.

Vanilla, Oak, Citrus Honey, Spice, Toffee
Pairing Score 56%
acceptable
56%

Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Bourbon Cocktail Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with shrimp without overpowering it.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 56%
acceptable
56%

Evan Williams Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 43.30% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Bourbon Cocktail Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with shrimp without overpowering it.

Vanilla, Honey, Oak Caramel, Apple, Spice
Pairing Score 56%
acceptable
56%

Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Bourbon Cocktail Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with shrimp without overpowering it.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 56%
acceptable
56%

Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Bourbon Cocktail Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with shrimp without overpowering it.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 56%
acceptable
56%

Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Bourbon Cocktail Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with shrimp without overpowering it.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 56%
acceptable
56%

Jim Beam Black Extra-Aged

Bourbon 43.00% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Bourbon Cocktail Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with shrimp without overpowering it.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Peanut, Spice, Apple
Pairing Score 56%
acceptable
56%

Michter’s US*1 Bourbon

Small Batch Bourbon 45.70% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Bourbon Cocktail Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with shrimp without overpowering it.

Caramel, Vanilla, Stone Fruit Toffee, Spice, Oak
Pairing Score 56%
acceptable
54%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Bourbon Cocktail Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with shrimp without overpowering it.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 54%
acceptable
54%

Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Bourbon-Infused Shrimp Cocktail with Homemade Bourbon Cocktail Sauce

A lighter, cleaner bourbon profile works with shrimp without overpowering it.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 54%