At 35 weeks pregnant sans any alcohol, I am starting to get a bit restless. Though Garrett has enjoyed having a designated driver for nine months, he too has missed sharing a cocktail with me at the end of the work week. I have never been a big drinker, in fact I have a reputation for being quite the lightweight. When I am not incubating babies in my womb, I might indulge in five alcoholic beverages per month – not very impressive I know.
My favorite occasion to drink? Children’s birthday parties. It helps to ease the noise, chaos and sugar highs. It is the social lubricant required to make small talk with other parents, with whom the only thing you share in common is the responsibility for another life. Admitting I enjoy imbibing at children’s parties will surely not render any invitations to join the PTA, but something tells me I shall survive.
Bourbon has a lovely aroma, color and pairs well with many foods. Originating in Kentucky and regarded as America’s only native spirit, southerners and Yankees alike take great pride in this robust liquor. In an effort to taste something alcoholic without the risk of actually being physically altered, I have begun to infuse it into various foods. Bourbon whip cream, bourbon ice cream (recipe to appear in few weeks) and now, bourbon marshmallows.
Garrett and I are hosting an adults only party this weekend. With the countdown on to baby number two, we know our social calender will be empty for quite some time. We are looking forward to uninterrupted conversations and serving food that doesn’t require ketchup. Though the idea of s’mores may not sound like the most sophisticated dessert to serve at an adults only party, we enjoy having everyone gathered around the fire pit taking part in a nostalgic American tradition.
These marshmallows are soft, billowy and absolutely delicious! If you have never made marshmallows before, don’t be scared they are actually quite easy. Once you have made your own, you will never go back to store bought marshmallows again. If you plan on making s’mores, these alcohol infused marshmallows will roast very quickly and will melt oh so nicely.
Now bring on the bourbon – marshmallows that is.
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