Pull Apart Cheese Bread with Maple Whiskey Smash

This post has 2 recipes in 1. First we have the delicious cheese bread, and it's paired with a non-alcoholic whiskey smash.

Course Drinks, Appetizers

Cuisine American-Inspired

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 377kcal

Ingredients

For the pull apart cheese bread

1 loaf french bread or other crusty rustic bread
3/4 stick softened salted butter
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
big pinch ground pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
for garnish: fresh rosemary & oregano, coarse salt & chili flakes

For the maple whiskey smash

1 slice orange
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 oz Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative
garnish with orange peel, rosemary sprig & cinnamon stick

Instructions

For the pull apart cheese bread

Preheat the oven to 375F. Cut the bread in a 1 inch grid pattern and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
In a bowl mix togtether the softened butter, both shredded cheeses, garlic powder, onion powder, ground pepper and mayonnaise until combined.
Using a spoon or small spatula, insert the mayo-cheese mixture into the cracks of the bread.
Cover the entire loaf with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted. Garnish with fresh rosemary & oregano and pinches of coarse salt and chili flakes.
Enjoy immediately!

For the maple whiskey smash

To a cocktail glass add an orange slice and the maple syrup. Use a muddler or wooden spoon to muddle for 15-30 seconds to release the juices from the organe. Add in crushed ice, lemon juice and Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative and stir to combine. Garnish with orange peel, fresh rosemary and garnish.

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Notes

Want to substitute for a different type of cheese? Think of using other melty cheeses like provolone, gruyere, fontina or other favourite cheddar cheeses.

Try another one of our amazing cocktail recipes with this too like our Fig & Ginger Cocktail, made with Ritual Zero Proof Rum Alternative.

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