This past weekend I had the distinct honor of having Mr. & Mrs. Matt down in Atlanta for a visit. I don’t really get to see them that often and the distance between NYC and Atlanta seems much farther upon their departure than the two hour flight it entails. We had BBQ, good conversations and a considerable amount of great whiskey.
So what does all this mean for our readers? Well of course we were working during this visit too. I’ll get the reviews of that lovely 30 Year Old Highland Park I got for my birthday posted soon. We also did a great single malt comparison for the Gateway series that is soon to come.
Why am I just telling you about it all instead of posting it? I don’t know. Lazy I guess. To make up for the delay let me give you something that is just too good not to pass along. Sometime between BBQ and bourbon we came across a great milkshake recipe that we all agreed must be posted for the greater good. This recipe is for Bourbon Ball Milkshakes. The recipe was created by Lynn’s Paradise Cafe in Louisville, KY. It was recently printed in Martha Stewart Living.
Bourbon Ball Milkshakes (makes 4)
12 large scoops (about a 1/2 gallon) vanilla ice cream
4 ounces (1/2 cup) bourbon, preferably Woodford Reserve
2 tablespoons heavy cream, plus 1/4 cup, whipped, for serving
1 cup walnut halves, plus more chopped for serving
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Puree ice cream, bourbon, heavy cream, walnuts, and chocolate chips in a blender. Divide among four 16-ounce glasses.
Top with whipped cream. Garnish with walnuts and chocolate chips.
I didn’t have any Woodford Reserve on hand (gasp!) or walnuts so we made it with Basil Hayden’s but its was still fantastic. Go ahead and whip up a batch, you won’t be sorry. And I promise to get those reviews posted soon.
– Richard
Tried my first (real) Bourbon milkshake (with Maker’s) this weekend. It. was. awesome.