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RAISE A TOAST
Something Boozy to Eat & Drink ...
From cocktails and spritzes to boozy bakes, sauces, desserts and recipes with a little Somerset cider magic, this is where you'll find food and drink with a little extra spirit.
Pour yourself something lovely.
Cheers.
Something Boozy to Eat & Drink ... Some things are better with a little booze.
Sometimes it's in the glass. Sometimes it finds its way into the saucepan, the cake tin or the ice cream maker. And sometimes, if we're doing things properly, it's both.
Here you'll find cocktails, spritzes and drinks for raising a glass, alongside recipes where a splash of cider, wine, bourbon or something else delicious brings a little extra depth and character to the food.
So whether you're looking for something to sip, something to cook with, or an excuse to do both...
Raise a toast.
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Tips & Suggestions
🥂 Cook with something you'd happily drink. If you wouldn't pour it into your own glass, I'm not entirely sure why you'd want it in your dinner.
🥂 Don't be too heavy-handed.
A little wine, cider, beer or spirit can add wonderful depth, but you're looking for balance rather than making dinner taste like the inside of a pub.
🥂 Give it time to cook.
Alcohol needs a little time to cook off and the flavours need time to mellow and concentrate. Don't rush a splash of wine into a sauce and immediately wonder why it tastes sharp.
🥂 Think about what you're pairing it with ... Apple and cider, pears and brandy, chocolate and bourbon, berries and liqueur. Matching the drink to the ingredients can make the whole dish sing.
Jo's Kitchen Note ...
I have a fairly simple rule when it comes to cooking with booze:
If you're going to open the bottle, you might as well make sure there's enough left for the cook.
A little splash can make a surprising difference to a recipe, but sometimes the best part is simply sitting down afterwards with the drink you made to go with it.
And one other rule: don't cook with it if you wouldn't drink it.
I've also never quite understood recipes that call for leftover wine. I've never found any in the supermarket.
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