Big V's Big Man Bourbon Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground sirloin
• 1 tbsp bourbon
• 1 tbsp strong black coffee
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
• 6 kaiser buns, split in half
• mayonnaise
• thin rings of purple onion
• 6 slices jalapeno jack or cheddar cheese
• thinly sliced sweet pickles

Directions

1. Mix the bourbon, coffee, cocoa, chili, garlic powders, salt and pepper together to form a slurry. Add to the ground sirloin and mix well. 
2. Form into 6, 1/3 pound patties. 
3. Grill at 375 app 5 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. When the patties are almost cooked through, add the purple onion and cheese to each, close the bbq lid and let cook 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
4. Spread mayonnaise on both sides of split kaiser buns. Add a hamburger patty to each, top with sweet pickles and enjoy!