European Alcohol Recipes

GETTING READY 1. Using a soup strainer, drain liquid from canned Maraschino cherries and reserve the liquid. MAKING 2. In a punch bowl or a large pitcher, combine the lemon and orange juice concentrates, angostura bitters, sugar and reserved cherry liquid.... - 48.6696

MAKING 1. To make the syrup for the pancakes, combine sugar and beer in a saucepan. 2. Boil for about 2 minutes on a low flame stirring until sugar dissolves. 3. Slide in the butter and stir. Keep aside until ready to serve. 4. To make the batter, into a... - 48.5732

Grease 16 small ring molds. Mash the yeast with the milk in a large bowl. Mix in 4 tablespoons of the flour and set aside in a warm, draft-free place for 20 minutes or until the mixture is puffed up and frothy. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Beat the... - 48.4736

GETTING READY 1. In Bourbon, allow the cherries and raisins to soak overnight. 2. Preheat the oven to 250 to 275 degrees. MAKING 3. Beat together butter and sugar till they get fluffy, then include the egg yolks and beat well. 4. Further add the soaked fruit... - 47.5288

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 375F. 2) Grease a detatchable cake tin and line with greased non-stick parchment paper. MAKING 3) Into a bowl, sift the flour and baking powder. Add in pieces of butter. Mix to get a crumbly mixture. 4) Add in sugar and... - 46.62

English Sherry Trifle is an amazingly delicious and easy to prepare dessert recipe. Try it for once; you wont wish to try any other dessert for your coming parties! - 46.1711

MAKING 1 For the rum syrup: In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a full boil over high heat, stirring to help dissolve the sugar. 2 Pour into a small bowl and stir in the rum. Cool completely. 3 To make the ladyfingers: Position racks in... - 45.7884

GETTING READY 1. In a medium sized bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar. Mix well till smooth. Keep aside. 2. Place strips on wax paper on edges of a serving platter and place sponge cake on top. This is to avoid the plate from getting messy. 3. Drizzle rum... - 45.7884

MAKING 1. In a punch bowl or a large pitcher, combine the lemon and orange juice concentrates, angoustra bitters and sugar. Keep aside to thaw. 2. Once thawed, whisk well till sugar dissolves completely. 3. Cling wrap and refrigerate this mixture for two... - 45.4898

Butter and line a 23 x 33 cm/9 x 13 inch Swiss roll tin with greaseproof paper. Brush with melted butter and dust with flour. Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar in a mixing bowl, until the mixture falls off the whisk in a thick ribbon. Sift together the cocoa... - 44.9265

MAKING 1. In a large kettle, tip in 2 bottles ale and stir in sugar, lemon peel, and spices. 2. Place the kettle over a very low flame and heat the beer without boiling or simmering, for at least 30 minutes. 3. Take kettle off the heat and allow the beer... - 44.748

To make the custard, scald the milk in the top of a double boiler over direct medium heat until little bubbles form around the edge. Beat the egg yolks and blend in the sugar and salt. Pour 1/2 cup of the hot milk into the yolks, stirring well. Stir back into... - 44.7295

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. 2. Line an 8 1/2-inch springform cake pan with parchment paper. 3. Sift together the flour and baking powder. Mix the dried fruits with a little of the flour to coat them thoroughly. 4. Beat the butter until it is soft. Add the... - 44.416

GETTING READY 1. Place a Ice block in a serving Punch bowl. 2. Place in freezer for chilling. MAKING 3. In a large bowl, combine sugar and daiquiri mix. 4. Mix well till sugar dissolves completely. 5. Add liqueur and rum and mix well. 6. Cling wrap and... - 44.1959

MAKING 1. In a small fry pan, melt butter. 2. Add flour and cook on a low flame, while whisking continuously. Ensure flour doesn-€™t change colour. Remove and keep aside. 3. In a medium sized sauce pan, heat milk. Once ready to boil, reduce flame and add... - 44.0931

MAKING 1.In a saucepan heat oil and saute the onion and garlic until soft. 2. Make small pieces of the bread and add to the pan and saute with onions. 3. When mixture is dry, tip in the beer, water and add... - 43.8157

MAKING 1. In a medium sized bowl, combine 2 cups Gewurztraminer with fruits and mix well. Refrigerate. 2. In a medium suized sauce pan, combine egg yolks and sugar and whisk well till mxiture turns pale yellow. 3. Add milk and mix well and cook on a low... - 43.3817

MAKING 1) In a saucepan, place together water, spices, sugar and citrus rinds. 2) Simmer the sugar mixture for 10 minutes to extract the flavours. 3) Stream in wine and liqueur if used. 4) Allow to simmer gently, but do not boil. 5) Pass the wine mixture... - 42.6863

GETTING READY 1. In a flat tray, place grapes and freeze for 3 to 4 hours, or till service. MAKING 2. In a punch bowl or a large pitcher, combine sugar, cognac and sauterne. 3. Mix well till sugar dissolves completely. 4. Cling wrap and refrigerate till... - 42.4176

GETTING READY 1. Preheat an oven to 187.5C (350F). 2. Pierce cloves at ½ inch distance in very orange and place in a shallow baking pan/ baking tray. 3. Bake oranges in pre heated oven for 30 minutes. MAKING 4. In a large sauce pan/ stock pot/ kettle, pour... - 41.226

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 350 °F. 2) Press the cloves into 1 lemon and place over a small baking pan. 3) Bake it in the oven, for 30 minutes. MAKING 4) On the rind of the second lemon rub the sugar lumps to extract the zest. 5) In a large pan,... - 41.0117

GETTING READY 1) Make a spice bundle by tying the spices in a muslin bag. MAKING 2) In a saucepan, place the spice bundle with the wines and curagao. 3) Gently heat the wine mixture to boiling point and sweeten with sugar to suit your taste. 4) Pass the wine... - 40.8335

MAKING 1) In a bowl, mix together currants, both the raisins, apples, lemon rind, orange rind, sugar and spices. 2) Pour orange juice, suet and brandy or rum, and mix well. 3) Spoon the currant mixture into a sterilized jar. 4) Seal with sterilized lids. 5)... - 40.5818

MAKING 1. In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, combine beer, water, sugar, butter and salt. 2. Place the pan on a very low flame and heat the liquid without letting it boil or simmer. 3. Whisk the egg yolks until thick and pale then blend in the cream. 4.... - 40.5797

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven moderate hot to 350°F, 180°C or Gas No. 4. MAKING 2) Stick one lemons with cloves and roast in oven for 30 minutes. 3) Rub lump sugar over remaining lemon. 4) In a large serving bowl add the sugar with squeezed lemon juice. 5)... - 40.4902

MAKING 1. In a food processor or food chopper jar with the knife blade attached in the bowl, crumble the wafers. 2. Process them into fine crumbs and tip into a mixing bowl. 3. Place pecans in the processor or food chopper and finely chop 4. Tip into the bowl... - 40.4857

MAKING 1) In a saucepan, place together wine, cinnamon, sugar, lemon and orange slices and cloves. 2) Gently heat the wine mixture to boiling point 3) Stir until the sugar has dissolved. 4) Pass the wine mixture through cheesecloth. 5) Transfer into warm... - 40.1711

MAKING 1. In a large glass bowl, place egg yolks and beat using a egg beater till it turns thick in texture. 2. Add granulated sugar, little by little and beat till mixture turns light. 3. To this egg yolk- sugar mixture, add cream and beat well till... - 40.1666

MAKING 1. In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, add cinnamon cloves and lemon peel and pour over the beer. 2. Place pan over a low flame and heat for 10 to 15 minutes without boiling or simmering. 3. In the mean time, in a dry bowl combine the eggs and sugar... - 40.094

MAKING 1) In a 1-litre heat-proof glass bowl, add the cider, brown sugar, pimentos, cloves and cinnamon. 2) Cook uncovered in the microwave for 4-6 minutes or until just bubbly. 3) In 4 warm glasses, strain the mixture, sprinkle each with the nutmeg, then add... - 39.6915

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 350 °F. 2) Press the cloves into the orange and place over a small baking pan. 3) Bake it in the oven, for 30 minutes. MAKING 4) In a saucepan, heat the wine. 5) Add in rum, sugar and the orange. 6) Gently heat the wine... - 39.453

MAKING 1. In a mixing bowl, combine wafer crumbs, walnuts and sugar. 2. Drizzle the honey and stir in the beer, a little at a time and just enough to wet and bind the mixture into a dough. 3. Use a rounded tablespoon to divide and shape the mixture into... - 39.4371

Lightly grease a 1 litre (2 pint) souffle dish and tie a band of greaseproof paper around the outside of the dish to extend 5 cm (2 inches) above the rim. Grease the inside of the paper collar. Dissolve the gelatine in the coffee. Cool slightly. Whisk the egg... - 39.0687

MAKING 1) In a saucepan, place wine, sugar, cloves, lemon, orange, ginger, cinnamon, and mixed spices. 2) Gently heat the wine mixture to boiling point, stirring from time to time to dissolve the sugar. 3) Pass the wine mixture through cheesecloth. 4)... - 38.7028

GETTING READY 1) In a bowl, beat in the eggs into the flour, one at a time. Pour water, liquor, 1/4 cup sugar and salt. 2) Knead well. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and continue kneading to a soft dough. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes. 3) Roll... - 38.153

GETTING READY 1. Put the container of electric blender in fridge. 2. Take 2 saucers, pour lemon juice in one and coarse salt in the other. 3. Take 4 margarita, old fashioned or wine glasses dip their tip into the lemon juice, then into the salt; gently shake... - 37.6915

MAKING 1) In a saucepan, place wine, sugar, cloves, allspice, mace, cinnamon, and juices. 2) Gently heat the wine mixture to boiling point, but do not boil. 3) Pass the wine mixture through cheesecloth and transfer into punch bowl. SERVING 4) Serve piping... - 37.4723

GETTING READY 1) In a 4 lb. preserving jar, place the cherries with almonds, and pour in the brandy. 2) Secure with the lid tightly and set aside for 2 month, in a cool, dark place. MAKING 3) Shake the jar well, twice a week. 4) Pass the cherry mixture... - 37.4275

MAKING 1. In a saucepan, combine the tomato and green pea soups. 2. Tip in the beer and garlic salt. 3. Place pan over a low flame and simmer, stirring until the ingredients are well blended. 4. Heat without boiling for 3 to 4 minutes. 5. Stir in the... - 37.0325

MAKING 1) In a large bowl, place the crushed ice and stream on the rose wine, white wine and cherry brandy. 2) Before serving, stir in the tonic water and cherries. 3) Taste and add sugar as necessary. SERVING 4) Serve chilled garnished with whole cherry if... - 36.9897

GETTING READY 1) Rinse the damson and pat dry, cut them in half. 2) Stone and pack the damson into 4 lb. preserving jar. MAKING 3) Stir in the sugar, and the gin. 4) Secure with the lid tightly and set aside for 2 to 3 month, in a cool, dark place. 5) Shake... - 36.8944

Put the beer and sugar into a large saucepan over moderate heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and remove the pan from the heat. In a small bowl beat the egg yolks with the sour cream and a little hot beer, then stir it into the rest of the beer. Add the... - 36.8789

MAKING 1) Wash, clean and dry ripe sloes and pierce all over with a needle. 2) Stuff the sloes in a preserving jar. 3) Dredge the sloes with the sugar, and set aside overnight. 4) Mix in a few drops of almond essence and top up with gin. 5) Secure with the... - 36.6386

MAKING 1. In a large glass punch bowl, blend corn syrup and brandy then stir in Chablis. 2. Add carbonated water and champagne just before serving. 3. Add a few ice cubes and lemon peel and gently stir. SERVING 4. Place bowl on a platter and provide a ladle... - 36.5555

MAKING 1. In a large saucepan, add all the ingredients and heat slowly, taking crea not to boil 2. Allow to stand for half an hour so that the flavours blend in; reheat nad strain SERVING 3. Serve in heatproof glasses - 36.3628

MAKING 1) In a saucepan, place wine, orange rind and juice and spices in a saucepan. 2) Gently heat the wine mixture to boiling point 3) Stir in the sugar to taste and allow it to dissolve. 4) Pass the wine mixture through cheesecloth. 5) Transfer into warm... - 36.0215

MAKING 1) In a bowl, add all the ingredients. 2) Add the food to be marinated and keep aside for several hours. 3) When ready to cook, take out the food from the marinade. 4) During cooking, regularly baste or brush with the marinade. SERVING 5) Serve... - 36.0029

MAKING 1.Take a punch bowl, put corn syrup and rum in it and mix. 2.Add daiquiri mix to the bowl. FINALIZING 3.Put carbonated water to the drink. SERVING 4.Put ice ring and lemon slices to the drink and serve. - 35.8657

GETTING READY 1) Discard the stalk and press the blackcurrants. 2) In a screw top jar, place blackcurrants and stir in the gin. 3) Secure with the lid tightly and set aside for 2 months. 4) Shake the jar frequently after regular intervals. 5) Into a bowl,... - 35.6711

MAKING 1. In a measuring cup, combine the lemon juice, hot water, rum and brandy. 2. In a bowl, combine butter and sugar and nutmeg. 3. Using a wire whisk or a wooden spoon beat the mixture until soft and fluffy. 4. Gradually add the liquid while beating... - 35.1304

Combine honey and water, add all the ingredients except vodka, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stand in a warm place for 30 minutes. Strain through cheesecloth, and again bring to a boil. Pour at once into a well-heated pitcher with... - 35.0673

MAKING 1 In a coffee cup fill boiling water and let stand for 1 minute to heat the glass.our out the water. 2 Pour the liqueur into the cup and stir in the sugar. 3 Add the coffee. Top with the whipped cream, then grate the orange zest over the top.... - 34.6181

Set Power Select at HIGH. Into each of 4 mugs, pour 1/2 cup water; heat 3 to 3 1/2 minutes. For each drink, add one tea bag; brew 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon preserves, 1 tablespoon brandy and sugar. Top with whipped cream and dash nutmeg. - 33.7233

MAKING 1) In a pitcher mix all ingredients together. 2) In low glasses or punch cups pour the liquid over rice. SERVING 3) Sprinkle nutmeg when serving. - 33.6279

Heat sugar and water in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; cool. Pour sugar syrup into a 2-quart glass jar. Add desired fruit and vodka; stir gently. Cover the jar with a tight-fitting lid. Let stand (steep)... - 33.286

MAKING 1. In a medium sized bowl, place cold water. 2. Add melon balls and pineapple chunks and thaw for 30 minutes. 3. In 6 sherbet glasses, place equal quantities of thawed fruit. 4. Top with equal quantity of lemon sherbet in each glass. You may use a... - 33.017

MAKING 1) In a screw top jar, place apricots and kernels and stir in the brandy and the sugar. 2) Secure with the lid tightly and set aside for 1 month. 3) Shake the jar frequently after regular intervals. 4) Pass the brandy mixture through cheesecloth. 6)... - 32.2763

MAKING 1) In a saucepan, mix together flour, sugar and water. 2) Heat the flour mixture stirring continuously until smooth. 3) Stir in butter and brandy or rum. SERVING 4) Serve hot, over Christmas pudding if desired. - 31.994