5 tasty alcohol-infused desserts & food you can try at home

Alcohol-infused bites are loaded with good nutrients and vitamins. From dinners to desserts, alcohol can be infused in tons of enjoyable treats that will heighten your culinary experience.

1. Sangria

This one is perfect for wine lovers.

Ingredients

• 2 (750ml) bottles of white wine (any white wine will do)
• 1 cup of brandy
• 2 sliced oranges
• 1 sliced lemon
• 1/4 cup of super fine white sugar

Best served chilled. This dessert is great for parties as it can serve up to 15 people. You can also use red wine as your base.

2. Wine soaked fruit

This is another dessert for wine lovers. For this recipe, let the fruit sit in the fridge for 24 hrs so that it soaks up the alcohol and for the flavours to infuse.

Ingredients

• Wine of your choice
• Strawberries or grapes or a  soft fruit of your choice

Cut up the fruit, put it in a container and fill it with wine. Seal it and let it sit in the fridge for 24 hours.

Remove the fruits from the wine and serve it over cake as a substitute for frosting. You can add the zest of lemon or lime if you want.

3. Tiramisu milkshake

If you fancy a milkshake and want to get a little tipsy at the same time then this is the dessert for you.

Ingredients

• 4 large scoops of vanilla ice cream
• 1/2 cup of iced coffee ( brew coffee, add ice cubes and let it sit)
• 2 tbsp mascarpone cheese (you can buy this at Food Plus)
• Whipped cream ( add to you liking)
• Chocolate syrup (add to your liking)
• Cocoa powder ( add to your liking)
• 1/4 cup of Kahlùa (most large liquor stores stock this)

Add the ingredients into a blender and mix.

Watermelons are all perfect fruits to infuse alcohol into. These fruits can be scooped out using an ice cream scoop and soaked in triple sec, fruit flavored vodka, and a touch of pineapple juice. After about 2 to 5 hours, enjoy yourself a fruit salad that’s bright in colour and bold in flavor.

Place two pounds of chicken breast along with carrots, celery, onions, garlic and fresh herbs into a braising pot or slow cooker and feel the magic of the taste and aroma.