Alcohol sauce is known as hard sauce and it is mostly used as a spread. This type of sauce is mostly served with desserts and is generally served as a dessert sauce. Alcohol is combined with sugar and butter and is traditionally served with plum pudding. The alcohol sauce is associated with holidays and is offered with various desserts. In some European countries this sauce is known as brandy butter, which is prepared using butter and brandy.
Preparation
Brandy and rum are the two common flavors used in the preparation of sauce. Sugar and butter are first blended and then infused with brandy or rum to make the sauce. The flavors of the sauce are enhanced by adding orange, almond and vanilla sauces. The sauce is usually chilled before serving. The hard sauce is sometimes served as a central dish in many gourmet platters and the diners are supposed to pick it and team it with any meat dishes. Sometimes the sauces are molded by chilling them in molds. The hard sauces are served with fruitcakes and gingerbread. The sauce is sometimes garnished with clove, mint and other ingredients.
The alchol sauce is sweetened by the addition of confectioners sugar or regular white sugar.The color of sauce is intensified by the addition of brown sugar.This sauce can remain fresh for a long time when stored under refrigeration.
Alcohol Sauce Recipes
- Alcohol – Caramel Sauce – This sauce can be paired with many desserts. It is especially served over candy apples, cookies, cakes, and ice cream. Spiced rum is used in the preparation of sauce. The rum is combined with brown sugar, and regular sugar, heavy cream, butter and vanilla extract while preparing the sauce.
- Wine Sauce – This sauce is served as a topping for poultry, pasta, meat, and some type of wines. The thickness of sauce will totally depend on the amount of wine used in preparation. Sometimes cornstarch and arrowroot are used as thickening agents.
- Vodka Sauce – This sauce is typical to Italian cuisine and it is prepared using vodka, tomato sauce, cream and herbs. The sauce gained popularity in late 70’s. The vodka is added to the sauce to entrench flavors of tomato.
