The ABCs of Spirited Cooking

Cooking with distilled spirits can transform a typical meal into a gourmet feast. From main courses to desserts, spirits such as brandies, bourbons, rums and other liquors add aroma and depth of flavor to many of your favorite foods. Virginia ABC brings you this collection of sumptuous recipes, courtesy of professionals and employees, to enjoy with family and friends.

Featured Recipe: Mango Mojito Ice Cream, courtesy of Marie Porter, Celebration Generation, www.thespiritedbaker.com. Photo by Michael Porter.

• Mango Mojito Ice Cream
• White Chocolate Almond Amaretto Truffles
• Brandied Apple Upside Down Cake
• Brandied Sweet Potatoes
• Brandied Sweet Potato Pie
• Orange-Bourbon Glazed Ham
• Spiced Cranberries
• Rum Cranberry Bread
• Simple Rum Cake
• Coconut Rum Cake
• Black Russian Cake
• J.J's Irish Cream Cake
• Pomegranate Nut Cake
• Foolproof Pie Dough (made with vodka)