Beyond the Glass: 5 Unexpected Ways to Use Breakfast of Degenerates Maple Whiskey

We’ve already told you that Breakfast of Degenerates is smooth, balanced, and perfectly acceptable to drink before noon. But here’s something we don’t talk about enough: it’s also one of the most versatile bottles in your cabinet. The maple flavor is rich without being cloying, and the real Indiana whiskey backbone means it holds up to heat, mixing, and yes, even your kitchen experiments.

Here are five ways to use Breakfast of Degenerates that go a little beyond the rocks glass.

Spike Your Whipped Cream

This one’s almost unfairly easy. Add a tablespoon of Breakfast of Degenerates to heavy whipping cream before you whip it, along with a little powdered sugar, and beat until it holds soft peaks. The result is a lightly boozy, maple-kissed whipped cream that belongs on top of hot chocolate, pie, pancakes, waffles, or, honestly, just eaten directly off the spoon. Nobody’s judging. We named the whiskey Breakfast of Degenerates; we’re not in a position to judge.

Stir It Into Your Pancake Batter

Replace the vanilla extract in your pancake recipe with a splash of Breakfast of Degenerates and see what happens. The maple flavor bakes right in, which means you get that warmth in every bite, not just from the syrup on top. The alcohol cooks off. The flavor absolutely does not. Pair with bacon, strong coffee, and zero guilt about what day of the week it is.

Make a Maple Whiskey Ice Cream

If you have an ice cream maker, this is a must. Use your standard vanilla ice cream base and swap a few tablespoons of the milk or cream for Breakfast of Degenerates. The whiskey lowers the freezing point slightly, which means a softer, creamier scoop and a maple flavor that comes through beautifully cold. No ice cream maker? Stir a shot into softened store-bought vanilla, refreeze for an hour, and call it a day. Either way, it’s excellent over pie or brownies, and genuinely great on its own.

Build a Glaze for Bacon or Pork

Maple and pork are basically best friends, and Breakfast of Degenerates makes the introduction even better. Combine two tablespoons of the whiskey with two tablespoons of brown sugar and a teaspoon of Dijon mustard, then brush it over thick-cut bacon or a pork tenderloin before roasting. The whiskey reduces and caramelizes into something that tastes significantly more impressive than the effort required. This is also incredible on salmon if pork isn’t your thing.

Upgrade Your Morning Coffee

We didn’t name it Breakfast of Degenerates for nothing. A splash in a strong black coffee — or an iced coffee if it’s warm out — rounds out the bitterness with a natural maple sweetness that syrups and creamers can’t quite replicate. It’s the kind of move that makes a slow Saturday morning feel like an occasion. Pair with the spiked whipped cream from tip #1, and you’ve basically invented a cocktail that counts as breakfast.

One Bottle, A Lot of Possibilities

Breakfast of Degenerates is 70 proof, made with real Indiana whiskey, and balanced just right, maple-forward without losing the whiskey backbone. It’s the bottle that earns its spot on the shelf, whether you’re mixing cocktails, cooking Sunday brunch, or doing something in between that you’ll tell your friends about later.

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