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Cheryl’s Recipe Corner!

Irish Cream

Description

Russ and I occasionally venture into the world of making flavored liquor (like Amaretto, Kahlua, etc).  While we have not ventured into Irish Cream, YET, this is a recipe that has been stashed backed with tons of fantastic reviews.  It is definitely a recipe open to alterations.  And, taste as you go… it might be too sweet for your preference.  Only add 1 can sweetened condensed milk originally, then add more as you deem necessary

Ingredients

1 (750 milliliter) bottle Irish whiskey (You can substitute bourbon or brandy for the liquor, if you so choose.  Or use some flavored Crown Royal, maybe splitting it with something else… or using up an almost empty bottle)

10 ounces melted milk chocolate chips (you can substitute butterscotch, peanut butter or vanilla chips; if using semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, it will make the Irish Cream less sweet; or use 3-4 tablespoons chocolate syrup)

1 or 2 (14 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk

2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk

2-1/2 cups heavy cream

1/4 teaspoon instant coffee granules (or 1/2 cup of double strength brewed coffee)

1 Tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract

1 Teaspoon Almond Extract

Directions

Pour a small amount of whiskey into a large bowl. In the top of a double boiler, melt chocolate, stirring constantly until smooth (skip this step if using chocolate syrup.  To skip double boiler completely, heat a small amount of milk with chocolate chips in the microwave until melted, in 10-15 second increments between stirring.  WATCH CAREFULLY to keep from scorching). Mix melted chocolate with whiskey in the bowl. Gradually stir in sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk. Stir in cream, instant coffee granules (or brewed coffee), and remaining whiskey. Pour mixture into three 750-milliliter bottles, seal, and store in the refrigerator. Let rest, without consuming, for at least 1 month before use.  Gently shake bottle every few days to keep everything mixed up. To serve: shake the bottle well; serve in small glasses over crushed ice. Yield: 3 750-milliliter bottles

Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner

Bailey’s Mint Martini

Description

To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, enjoy this tasty minty concoction!

Ingredients

1 ounce Baileys Irish Cream

1 ounce green Creme de Menthe liqueur

1 ounce vodka

1 ounce half & half

Ice

Whipped Cream - Optional

Chocolate Shavings (or crumbled chocolate cookies) - Optional

Directions

Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add ingredients; cover and shake well. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings as desired.

Russ’s Drink Corner

Writer’s Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey

Description

Writers’ Tears is a unique marriage of Aged Single Pot Still and Single Malt Irish whiskey. Distilled entirely from barley, both malted and unmalted, this is a truly special Irish Whiskey. Writers’ Tears is triple distilled, non-peated and matured in Flame Charred American Oak bourbon casks. An award-winning whiskey that has also been included in Ian Buxton’s publication “101 Whiskeys to try before you die”.

Details

Mashbill: 60% malted barley, 40% barley

Proof: 80 (40% ABV)

Region: Carlow, Ireland

Color: Pure honey

Nose: Sugar, vanilla, confectionary sweets, malt, cream, touch of cinnamon

Taste: Malt, sweet cream, vanilla, sugar cookies, light berry sweetness

Finish: Soft sugary sweetness, hints of chocolate and vanilla

Price: $45 (750ml)

Rating: 86

Bill’s Whatever Corner

Clonakilty Distillery - Minke Irish Gin

43.6% ABV – 700mL

Minke Irish Gin is a juniper based, citrus forward gin. Distilled from whey for a smooth, velvety mouthfeel. Every drop is distilled in our copper pot still. Minke Irish Gin was Awarded “Best Classic Irish Gin” at the World Gin Awards 2023. Inspired by the Minke Whale, the majestic creatures that swim wild off our Atlantic Ocean coastline. The same coastline that we forage our unique botanical Rock Samphire (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samphire)), which is sustainably harvested along our Atlantic cliffs. This is harvested only by hand and only when in season.

Clonakilty Distillery - Port Cask Whiskey

43.6% ABV – 700mL

Clonakilty Port Cask stands out as a truly exceptional expression within Clonakilty’s cask series. This is a mature premium blend of single grain and Clonakilty Distillery’s Single Pot Still whiskey, which was named World’s Best Irish New Make Single Pot Still at the World Whiskies Awards in 2020. Clonakilty Port Cask is matured in a combination of ex-bourbon, and Ruby and Tawny port casks from the Douro Valley. This exquisite whiskey showcases a fusion of Irish whiskey with the delicate and nuanced influence of port.

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