29 Oct Bourbon. Barbecue. Bistro 72.
Creating Savory Dishes With Local Bourbon on Long Island’s East End.
Like many of you out there we’re big fans of liquor. Especially a warm, sweet glass of bourbon as the fall chill starts to hit the air. Out on the North Fork Long Island Spirits’ Rough Rider Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the spirit of choice. Even more comforting than a straight glass by the outdoor fire is using bourbon to cook up some flavorful local comfort food.
Bistro 72 prides itself on using local food and ingredients throughout its diverse gastro pub menu. Each season, Executive Chef James Junk uses a favorite local wine or spirit in his savory culinary creations. So of course we get excited. How excited? Happy Hour on a Friday excited! This season, it’s all about bourbon.
In 1964, Congress named Bourbon “America’s Native Spirit”. In fact, only whiskey produced in the United States can be considered Bourbon. God Bless America. Long Island Spirits’ Rough Rider Straight Bourbon Whiskey, made on Long Island, is this fall’s local spirit of choice. Bourbon adds a sweet kick to our Bourbon Chicken Wings and Short Rib Tacos and creates a sweet and smoky taste to the Whiskey Infused Batter of the crispy onion rings which features a Barbecue Aioli Dipping Sauce. You’re only decision, will be which one to try. We say, try them all.
SHORT RIB TACOS
The short rib tacos are definitely not short on flavor. A perfect appetizer to share with friends or keep for yourself. Candied Pulled Short Ribs, Potato Stix, Rough Rider Whiskey Worcestershire Aioli and Long Island Spirits, Baiting Hollow
“We are so privileged to partner with Long Island Spirits on our cocktail menu at Bistro 72, I thought it’s only natural to incorporate their products into our recipes on our dinner menu. The flavor profile of the Rough Rider Straight Bourbon Whiskey, with its caramel and burnt sugar notes, is perfect in our sauces. The Rough Rider’s complexity adds a real depth to our barbecue that guests thoroughly enjoy,” Executive Chef James.
ONION RINGS
The crispy onions can be enjoyed as an appetizer, or try them with one of our USDA prime steaks.
Rough Rider Whiskey Infused Batter, Barbecue Aioli Dipping Sauce and Long Island Spirits, Baiting Hollow
Rough Rider Straight Bourbon Whiskey is aged Bourbon with a mash bill of 60% corn, 35% rye, and 5% barley aged in a new charred American oak barrels. The bourbon goes through a maturation process that results in a recipe with a hint of fresh juice, blackberry and currant, along with caramel and burnt sugar. It’s this flavor that is infused into the onion ring batter, the chicken wings and the Worcestershire Aioli that accompanies the short rib tacos.
“Bistro 72 has been a leading innovator in Craft Cocktail movement on the east end of Long Island since its inception,” praised Richard Stabile, Founder of Long Island Spirits. “They are once again breaking new ground in the new gastronomic trend of incorporating craft spirits with cooking.”
BOURBON CHICKEN WINGS
The bourbon chicken wings with Jicama slaw (Offered as an appetizer) All that’s missing is a good brew and a game.
Bleu Cheese Dipping Sauce, Corn & Black Bean Salad
When a caramelized chicken can ignite the same response as opening a bottle of cabernet you know you’ve tasted something special. You don’t have to be a foodie to appreciate the work that goes into creating these dishes. You just have to enjoy great food and of course great bourbon. So stop by and find out for yourself. For reservations call 631-369-3325 and visit bistro-72.com.