Pomegranate and Raspberry Jam Bourbon paired with Chicken Wings and Waffles with Pomegranate Syrup

I love bourbon especially when I am watching sporting events and this cocktail is perfect for the occasion. I love this cocktail because it is so easy to make and the outcome is so fancy. I made this cocktail from stuff I just had laying around my kitchen.

It is literally 4 ingredients, which include raspberry jam, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and bourbon. This tangy but sweet cocktail is the perfect pairing for the chicken wings served on a waffle plate. This is a take on the classic chicken and waffles. To pair well with the cocktail I used pomegranate syrup. It was the perfect addition to chicken and a great alternative to traditional maple syrup. This is the perfect bourbon and food pairing! Go Seahawks!

Recipe: Pomegranate and Raspberry Jam Bourbon

Ingredients:

1.5 ounces bourbon
1 ounce lemon juice
1/2 ounce pomegranate syrup
1 tablespoon of raspberry jam

Method:

In a shaker combine Wild Turkey bourbon, pomegranate juice, raspberry jam, lemon juice, and ice.
Shake the mixture and pour it into the serving glass
Garnish with a thyme sprig

Recipe: Chicken Wings and Waffles with Pomegranate Syrup

Ingredients:

4 baked chicken wings (I baked my chicken wings in the oven at 375 degrees for 1 hour. I also baked them coated in the following sauce: salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 3 tablespoons of ketchup, 1.5 tablespoons of mustard, and 2 tablespoons of thai chili sauce.)
4 pre-made waffles
½ cup of pomegranate syrup

Garnish: Sprigs of thyme