A bold, summer-ready riff on a classic that replaces standard simple syrup with a homemade, velvet-textured blackberry bourbon gastrique. The gentle acidity of unseasoned rice wine vinegar balances the deep, jammy sweetness of the dark berries, allowing the rich vanilla and charred oak notes of a high-proof bourbon to take center stage for a perfectly unified, sophisticated. š„š
Tag: Gastrique
Roasted duck, caramelized sweet potatoes, watercress, green apple “kimchi” with a bourbon-maple gastrique
This. Was. Amazing. One of the best things I’ve made in awhile. I’ve talked about Dudley’s on Short in Lexington, KY. I actually had a VERY similar meal there which I blogged recently (Roasted Duck Breast and Dudley’s on Short). My comment was that it might have been a little sweet for my taste. I…