I’m not sure this recipe needs an introduction. It’s the grown-up dessert that we’ve been waiting for. I think this would be a great ending to a dinner party, served in small shot glasses or make it over-the-top, a la Black Tap and add a slice of pecan pie or molasses cookies to the top of the glass.

Tips:

• Prep as much as possible ahead of time. Rim the glasses and measure out the bourbon, honey, and vanilla, so you can make the milkshake in a few minutes.

• Don’t like bourbon for some crazy reason? Try Bailey’s, Patrón XO, or whatever you like.

Bourbon Milkshakes

Serves 2 large glasses, or 4 smaller cups

PREP 10 minutes

COOK 2 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Caramel, for rimming glasses

2 tablespoon cinnamon sugar (2 tablespoon sugar + 1.5 teaspoon cinnamon)

1 (1.5-qt.) container vanilla ice cream

1 cup bourbon

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Whipped cream and/or chocolate shavings, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a shallow dish, rim two glasses with caramel and cinnamon sugar and set aside.

2. In a blender, combine ice cream, bourbon, vanilla, honey, and cinnamon and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into glasses and garnish with whipped cream and chocolate.