This gourmet salmon starter is perfect for an alfresco lunch.
25 booze food recipes (we'll drink to that)
A wee dram doesn’t only belong in the glass. Give brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert a bit of a kick with a little indulgent whisky, vodka, brandy, and even Champagne.
Bloody Mary pipis
These bloody Mary pipies are the ultimate easy dinner to sign off the work week. It can be on the table is less than 10 minutes.
Mike McEnearney's treacle-cured ocean trout
Mike McEnearney like to keep it simple when it comes to preparing good quality seafood, try his treacle-cured ocean trout, and see how easy it is to cure fish at home.
Roast chicken with whisky-spiked gravy
Roast chicken wins hands-down! Add a lovely herb stuffing and a gravy spiked with whisky for a wintry twist.
Eton Cobbler
It’s no secret that we think cocktails are the best beverages ever. Crisp, dry, fizzy, sour, everything muddled into something remarkable and way-too drinkable. And then we discovered the Eton Cobbler by Jack Sotti
Vodka-cured salmon with watercress pancakes
For an elegant and vibrant starter, try this recipe for beetroot, dill and vodka-cured salmon served on watercress pancakes.
Pasta with vodka
Vodka imparts a delicious flavour to this pea and ham pasta dish.
Venison meatball and wild mushroom ragout
This is not your typical spaghetti and meatballs. Venison elevates the dish to new heights, with a brandy and cream sauce to coat thick strands of tagliatelle.
Bloody Mary baked beans
This hangover-friendly brunch is the perfect pick-me-up after the festive season.
Mixed apple and berry sponge pudding
This fruity winter pudding is perfect for cooler evenings.
Chocolate mousse pots with whiskey cream
End your evening on a sweet note with this devilishly decadent creamy dessert, made using Irish whiskey and Baileys.
Meringue with pepper and vodka strawberries
This deconstructed Pavlova and boozy strawberry dessert is a great alternative to traditional cream topped meringues.
Gin and tonic tart
Gin and tonic tart - it's your favourite cocktail, turned into a creamy custard and encased in pastry. You're welcome.
Gin and tonic tart with candied lemon
After our original gin and tonic tart went viral last year, food editor Warren Mendes decided it was time to update the old recipe. Here, he's kept the classic flavour combinations of gin and tonic and added candied citrus for a true showstopper.
Chocolate mousse with prunes
Whisky-soaked prunes make this silky chocolate mousse even more delightful.