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S
ummer grilling season brings an almost primal enjoyment to dining
and sipping. Eating in the open air, touched by breezes and filtered
sunlight, stirs our appreciation for nature. Mastering the art of grilling
connects us with ancestors from ages past. The kiss of char and smoke-in
our foods and our aged spirits-adds a taste that touches on wild.
These cookout-curated recipes, from entrées to cocktails - each with liquor
in the ingredients - will bring the primal scream of " Yum! " to your next
gathering.
ENTREES
Gotcha Whiskey Sauce Hawaiian
Burger, Dehner Distillery
This recipe is perfect for summer, but it can be enjoyed
throughout the year.
Whiskey Sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ medium red onion chopped
½ cup brown sugar packed
3 tablespoons Gotcha Whiskey
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
 Pour the olive oil in the skillet over medium
heat. Toss in the chopped onions to brown for
about 5 minutes, then add brown sugar. Cook
for another 2-3 minutes. Add Gotcha Whiskey,
Worcestershire sauce, black pepper and garlic
salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Then simmer while the
burgers are cooking.
Burger
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 packet dry ranch seasoning
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces shredded Colby-Jack cheese
1½ pounds ground beef
2 pineapple rings
Buns of your choice
 Combine salt, pepper, dry ranch, Worcestershire
sauce and shredded cheese in a small bowl. Mix
the combination into the ground beef with your
hands. Form patties to the size you prefer. Sear
the patties about 2-3 minutes per side directly
over high heat on the grill or stovetop. Reduce
heat to medium. Baste both sides with the Gotcha
Whiskey Sauce. Grill about 5-6 minutes on each
side.
 Place each burger in a bun. Add a pineapple
ring on the top of the burger. Top with your
favorite fixings and enjoy!
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