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Fire up the grill for this Copycat Red Robin Whiskey River BBQ Burger! Don’t let summer pass you by without trying this recipe! #12bloggers

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If you read my Copycat Red Robin Freckled Lemonade post yesterday, then you know that Red Robin is one of my family’s favorite restaurants! I mentioned that we don’t eat out often, but when we do, we love to get our Red Robin fix! Although I could never choose a favorite burger there (I love them all!), I knew I wanted to share a copycat version of Red Robin’s Whiskey River BBQ Burger as soon as I found out about that this month’s #12blogger theme was burgers! It was the first burger I ever had there and it was the meal that made me a fan forever! Of course, the Freckled Lemonade was pretty awesome too!

So, what is the #12bloggers you ask? It’s a group of 12 insanely talented food bloggers that share a themed recipe on the 12th of each month with 12 ingredients or less! Pretty cool, huh?! And let me tell you, the #12bloggers rocked some delicious burgers this month! You might wanna get a napkin now for the drool you’ll have later! Be sure to read all the way to the end of the post to see all of the great creations!

Copycat Red Robin Whiskey River BBQ Burger close up.

Making the sauce

Plan ahead a little with the Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Sauce – it tastes best when the ingredients have had time to play together for about 12-24 hours. I have included the links for the BBQ sauce and the onion rings in the recipe and again at the end of the post. Of course, if you’re gonna create a copycat Red Robin burger, you might as well make a copycat Freckled Lemonade too …. I’ve included that link at the end of the post too! Enjoy!

Copycat Red Robin Whiskey River BBQ Burger close up on a cutting board.
Copycat Red Robin Whiskey River BBQ Burger close up.

Don’t forget to check out the other awesome burgers from my bloggy friends!!

12 Burger Recipes collage.

Cheese Stuffed Bacon Burgers by Big Bear’s Wife 

Hawaiian BBQ Bacon Burgers by Betsy Life 

Chicken Cordon Bleu Burgers by Home Cooking Memories 

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Caprese Burger by Cooking on the Front Burners 

Copycat Red Robin Whiskey River BBQ Burger by Love Bakes Good Cakes
Sweet Potato Teriyaki Burger from A Million Moments

Rise & Shine Burger by Bread Booze Bacon 

Easy Southwest Burger by A Night Owl 

Carl’s Jr. Copy Cat Western Bacon Burger by Pink Cake Plate 

The Grilled Cheese Bacon Burger by {i love} my disorganized life 

Bunless Burger with Fried Carrots by See Vanessa Craft 

The Elvis Burger by Around My Family Table

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Copycat Red Robin Whiskey River BBQ Burger on a cutting board.
5 from 5 votes
Servings: 6 servings

Copycat Red Robin Whiskey River BBQ Burger

By Jamie Sherman
Fire up the grill for this Copycat Red Robin Whiskey River BBQ Burger! Don’t let summer pass you by without trying this recipe!
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 35 minutes

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Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Preheat a gas grill over high heat or a charcoal grill until it glows bright orange and ashes over.
  • While the grill preheats, divide and shape the ground beef into 6 patties. Brush the burgers lightly with oil.
  • Grill the burgers until browned and slightly charred on the first side (about 3-4 minutes). Flip the burgers over and continue to cook until desired doneness – about 4 minutes for medium-rare, longer for a more done burger. Drizzle burgers with Bourbon Whiskey BBQ Sauce and place one slice of cheese on each burger. Cook an additional minute or until the cheese just begins to melt. Remove from the heat and set aside while you assemble the burgers.
  • To assemble the burger, spread the cut side of both parts of the bun with 1 tbsp. mayonnaise on each half. Place Onion Rings on top of the cut side of the bottom bun portion. Add the burger with sauce and cheese. Top with tomatoes and lettuce. Replace the top bun over the top of the sandwich. Serve!

Notes

  • A whiskey bbq sauce will be the most authentic, but you can use whatever you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 777kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 35g, Fat: 59g, Saturated Fat: 19g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g, Monounsaturated Fat: 20g, Trans Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 136mg, Sodium: 608mg, Potassium: 641mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 759IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 221mg, Iron: 5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Jamie

Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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9 Comments

  1. lucky says:

    nice post

  2. Dave says:

    Love the burgers but don't love the prices. Thanks for these.

  3. Home Cooking Memories says:

    I've never had this burger at Red Robin, but my kids have and they would love me to make something like this at home! Looks so good.

  4. Cathy Trochelman says:

    This looks so good, Jamie! I adore the onion rings!!

  5. Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says:

    Jamie, I want to sink my teeth into this burger now – at 9 am!!

  6. Sara Glover says:

    Oh my gosh this look AMAZING!!

  7. Marcie FlavortheMoments says:

    I used to eat at Red Robin all the time and loved their burgers. This looks incredible and WAY better than theirs! 🙂

  8. Evelyn Osborn says:

    This burger actually made me lick my lips!! Awesome flavor!!

  9. Melissa Tucker says:

    oh wow this looks amazing! I looooove burgers and this looks right up my ally. I will be trying this very soon!