whisky/whiskey

Irish Coffee Makes one piping-hot drink Ingredients 1 tsp granulated sugar 1 tsp brown sugar (light or dark) 3/4 oz Irish whiskey 3/4 oz Baileys Irish Cream liqueur 6 oz hot brewed coffee Whipped cream (or acceptable substitute) A bit of colored sugar, for decoration Directions Prepare...

Whiskey Milk Punch (Scailtin) Make 2 large mugs or 4 smaller cups of punch Ingredients 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup Irish whiskey 2 TB honey 1/8 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon Freshly grated nutmeg, to decorate Directions Put everything into a small saucepan, give it a good whisk, then...

Oatmeal and Berry Cream Serves 6 NOTE: You’ll need to start this the night before. Ingredients 1 cup old-fashioned/rolled oats 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup light cream 3 TB Irish whiskey 2 TB honey (plus extra for drizzling, which I opted out of) 2 1/2 cups fresh berries (I used red...

Saffron Leisure Makes 1 cocktail Ingredients 50ml whiskey of your choice (I used what I have on hand, Bushmills) 10ml saffron simple syrup* 15ml freshly-squeezed lime juice 30ml pineapple juice 15ml white wine of your choice (I used what I had on hand, mini Sauvignon Blanc) Star anise, for the...

I´ve noticed quite a lot of comments on single malt scotch - but I can´t find a post specifically dedicated to the subject. So here´s my take on the subject: Highland, Lowland, Speyside, or Islay My favourites are from Islay, redolent of peat and smoke. I actually visited Islay in 2001. I´m the...

Sticky Carrots w/ Whiskey & Ginger Glaze Serves 2-3 Ingredients 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp black pepper good pinch of sea salt flakes 1/4 cup peanut oil 3 TB salted butter 4 large carrots (about a pound), diagonally sliced into 1/2-inch circles 3/4-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced into matchstick...

Cabbage is traditionally used for colcannon but Brussels sprouts (if you like them) also work well. Adding the preserved lemon gives a lovely sour tang to the colcannon. A good smoky tasting whisky is ideal for the sauce. This is an easy and quite simple dish to make. Ingredients 2 x pieces...

Ingredients 1 stick Butter, Divided 2 pounds (to 3 Pounds) Carrots, Peeled And Cut Into Thick Circles 1/2 cup Jack Daniels Or Other Whiskey 3/4 cups (to 1 Cup) Brown Sugar 1/2 teaspoon (to 1 Teaspoon) Salt Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste Instructions Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet...

Everyone is getting ready for Christmas, and what better beverage can you have but irish cream liqueur. There is no need to spend a lot of money, when you can make your own. This liqueur will keep for 2 months if kept in the fridge. The Ingredients are: 1 to 1 1/2 cups of whiskey of your...

“And you’ll miss me more as the narrowing weeks wing by. Someday duly, oneday truly, twosday newly, till whensday.” James Joyce, Finnegans Wake Ingredients 3 ounces salt pork* 1 lb diced onion 3 tablespoons garlic (diced) 2 lbs dried great northern beans(Or any other white bean) 3 (14 1/2...