Whiskey Burger

Once you make this Whiskey Burger, you’ll never make plain hamburgers again! Whiskey gives these hamburger patties the most delicious flavor!

We love grilling recipes like these burgers! Also be sure and try our famous Whiskey Flank Steak that uses the most flavorful steak marinade! Let’s not forget about chicken on the grill…try our Favorite Chicken Marinade that we use all year long!

Juicy, Marinated Whiskey Burger

I am talking game-changing hamburger recipe here. This Whiskey Burger is made up of hamburger patties that are marinated in whiskey and garlic. Yes, I said marinated in whiskey. I have your attention now, right?

Hamburger recipes can be pretty basic, or they can be pretty outrageous like our BBQ Bang Bang Hamburgers! The key to the best hamburger recipes is getting the most flavor in your hamburger patty and the toppings.

Actually, we’ve got BOTH bases covered in this burger recipe. The most flavorful hamburger patties AND the most delicious topping…caramelized onions. Not an onion fan? Try these anyway.

Caramelized onions are so sweet they almost don’t taste like an onion, or they are the best versions that onions can be.

They top this simple but knock your socks of hamburger in the best way possible. Along with the onions we’ve got bacon. No need to talk about why there’s bacon here, because BACON.

How Do You Make A Whiskey Burger?

But let’s get down to the actual hamburger patty. We’re soaking beef hamburger patties in whiskey and garlic BEFORE putting them on the grill. Genius, right? I mean, who has ever marinated an actual hamburger patty?

I’m going to say I invented this one.

You only need about an hour to get the most flavor soaked in to the meat. One hour of waiting is going to be totally worth it, so grab a beer and hang out while these babies are soaking up that whiskey and garlic.

Once the beef patties are done soaking, dry them off well (you don’t want any extra whiskey hitting your open flame) and season them with salt and pepper.

What Temperature Should Hamburgers Be Cooked To?

There are some guidelines to follow, but it depends on how you like to eat your burgers! Follow the cooking temperatures below to make your burgers come out perfect every time! 

• RARE: 125 degrees with a 3 minute resting time
• MEDIUM RARE: 130-135 degrees
• MEDIUM: 135-140
• MEDIUM WELL: 145 degrees plus a 3 minute resting time
• WELL DONE: 155 degrees

Hamburger Topping Ideas

In addition to the caramelized onions, bacon and cheese there are so many different hamburger toppings you can add!

This is the classic way that we like to make these Whiskey Burgers but we like to set out different toppings, too, especially for parties!

• Tomatoes
• Avocado Slices
• Lettuce
• Fried Eggs (yep!)
• Sautéed Mushrooms
• Different Types Of Cheese
• AWESOME SAUCE!

What Sides Go Best With Burgers?

Anything you’d already be serving with your everyday hamburger or cheeseburger recipe! But here’s a few of our favorite cheeseburger side dishes!

• Homemade French Fries
• Grilled Italian Street Corn
• Buddha’s Slow Cooker Baked Beans
• Classic Potato Salad
• Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob

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