Heat Up Your Summer Menu with Jack Daniel’s Barbecue Recipes

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July 07, 2010 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Heat Up Your Summer Menu with Jack Daniel’s

Tennessee Whiskey Adds Spirit to Cocktails and the Grill

LYNCHBURG, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The official start of summer also means that barbecue season is well underway, and friends across the United States are firing up the grill to celebrate with great food and drink. Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey is one of summertime’s most versatile ingredients, adding its distinct flavor to not only delicious summer cocktails but also mouthwatering recipes for the grill.

“One of the best parts of summer is grilling out with friends and family, and adding a little Jack Daniel’s to the mix makes it even better,” Joseph Carvajal, Jack Daniel’s Hispanic brand director said. “From ribs to chicken to cocktails for a crowd, Jack Daniel’s is a key ingredient for outdoor entertaining.”

Lynchburg Lemonade is a popular choice for a refreshing summer cocktail on a hot day, and can be made by the pitcher. When paired with Jack Daniel’s Steak or Maple Whiskey Chicken Skewers, the combination of flavors turns a simple backyard barbecue into an unforgettable feast.*

Lynchburg Lemonade

• 1 Part Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
• 1 Part Triple Sec
• 1 Part sour mix
• 4 Parts lemon-lime soda

Combine ingredients, serve over ice and garnish with lemon slice and cherries.

Jack Daniel’s Steak

INGREDIENTS

• 1 C. Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
• 4 Porterhouse or T-bone steaks, about 1 ½ to 2 inches thick
• 1 C. pineapple juice
• 1 1/3 C. water
• 2/3 C. soy sauce
• 1 C. brown sugar
• 1 C. onion, diced
• 2 tsp. garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

MARINADE

Whisk together all ingredients, except steaks, in large baking dish. Add steaks, cover and marinate in refrigerator overnight.

STEAKS

Preheat grill to medium-high. Remove steaks from marinade and grill 8-10 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Allow steaks to rest 5-10 minutes before serving. Makes 4 servings.

Jack Daniel’s Maple Whiskey Chicken Skewers

INGREDIENTS

• ½ C. Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
• 3 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into skewer-sized chunks
• 6 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 ½ C. pure maple syrup
• 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

MARINADE

Whisk together Jack Daniel’s, syrup and oil. Rub thyme over all sides of chicken. Cover with marinade and place in refrigerator for several hours.

CHICKEN

Skewer chicken pieces, grill over medium heat. Baste frequently with marinade for a shiny, brown glaze. Watch carefully, the glaze burns easily. Makes 4-6 servings.

Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866, the Jack Daniel Distillery, Lem Motlow, proprietor, is the oldest registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey and Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails. Jack Daniel’s encourages its friends to drink responsibly.

JACK DANIEL’S and OLD NO. 7 are registered trademarks. © 2009 Jack Daniel’s. Tennessee Whiskey Alcohol 40% by Volume (80 proof). Distilled and Bottled by JACK DANIEL DISTILLERY, Lynchburg (POP. 361), Tennessee.