Alison's Dad's Fruitcake
This medium-dark fruitcake is full of nuts, fruit and lovely spices. If desired, unwrap occasionally and brush with more brandy.
This medium-dark fruitcake is full of nuts, fruit and lovely spices. If desired, unwrap occasionally and brush with more brandy.
A thin layer of gingerbread cake studded with chopped dates and topped with brandy hard sauce smells and tastes like the holidays.
For even more flavour in this Italian classic, add a shot of your favourite brandy or orange liqueur to the sauce.
These chewy cookies, with their spicy dough and brandy-tinged filling, are fun and impressive. Use the lightest-coloured figs you can find.?
This rustic flavourful textured pâté needs only crusty French bread and tiny pickles to become the perfect bite. Serve with a Brandy Sour.
Framboise is a brandy distilled from raspberries. Its intense flavour makes a pleasant base for this champagne punch — ideal for garden parties, graduations and wedding receptions.
Serve this refreshing ice as a palate cleanser between courses, or for dessert (perhaps with a splash of Calvados) with crisp brandy snap cookies.
Nothing showcases the fall season more deliciously than apples and cranberries. You can replace the bourbon with rum or brandy or omit it altogether.
This traditionally calls for Armagnac, but other less expensive brandies are delicious too. Stylish and fun, it's a perfect choice for parties and formal events.
Kids might like to top off their glasses with bubbly ginger ale or soda water. Adults can enjoy a shot of brandy or vodka mixed in.