12 Boozy Recipes That'll Brighten Your Spirits

By Rosa L. • May 20, 2024

Kick back and get in a festive mood with these 12 Boozy Recipes! You read that right... you'll be pleasantly surprised and delighted with the extra kick of flavor a little bit of alcohol brings to these recipes. From marinades to desserts, a big cheers all around to great food and fun!

1. Stout Brownies

You read that right! There's a little bit of boozy bonanza in these Stout Brownies. That's what makes these fudgy, moist squares of brewed up brownies just so beloved! Adding some of your favorite milk stout beer brings more flavor and fun to every bite. Cheers to Stout Brownies! They're a really good time!

2. Yummy Tipsy Chicken

If you're in a funny, goofy, giggly mood, then Yummy Tipsy Chicken is perfect for the occasion. You'll say "bottoms up" to enjoying the boozy, sweet sauce that's poured all over the tender chicken thighs. The part that will really make you cheer is when you realize most of the hard work gets finished in your slow cooker. This is fun! Yummy Tipsy Chicken is always welcomed to brighten our spirits even more!

3. Boozy Roast Beef

This beef really wants to kick back just like you, and thankfully it's so easy, you don't have to break your weekend flow to make it! Boozy Roast Beef slow-cooks the hearty, savory, extra-tender roast in not just beef stock, but beer as well, imparting the malty flavor into the meat and getting dinner in a festive mood! When served atop fluffy mashed potatoes to soak up all the extra flavor, Boozy Roast Beef becomes a dinner you look forward to all day, all week, and all the time!

4. Riviera Tacos

If Taco Tuesday needs a pick-me-up, we have the perfect dish to add to your Mexican-themed menu. These Riviera Tacos bring a one-of-a-kind flavor that everyone is sure to love. These beer-marinated, beefed-up steak strips are truly soused with malty, hoppy, oniony flavors. Riviera Tacos are brewing up all the best for you, leaving your Tuesday a little saucier than you found it. Have a round or two of these boozy, steaked-up tortillas to get yourself through the rest of the week. Tacos up!

5. Grandpa's Triple Threat Chili

Everyone knows they can't beat Grandpa's Triple Threat Chili! He has entered his tangy, slightly spicy concoction of liquid gold into many competitions and time and time again, his mouthwatering recipe comes in first. In fact, it's gotten to the point that once other competitors realize his hearty, boozy, beefy potful is being entered, they flee the scene because they know they don't stand a chance. That's when you know it's good. If you're on the hunt to impress, then trust the chili cookout champion himself to show you how it's done. Grandpa's Triple Threat Chili is a sure winner!

6. Black Forest Cake

Black Forest Cake is one of Germany's most recognized and prized desserts. It's no wonder why! Rich and light chocolate sponge cake, layered with ripe cherries and sweet cream frosting, makes for a joyous dessert. Add in the pleasant boozy buzz from the infusions and soakings of kirsch — a cherry liqueur — and you have a cake that's the literal life of the party! Sweet, tart, fruity, chocolatey, creamy, and with just a touch of spirits for extra vibrancy, Black Forest Cake is as thick with wondrous flavors as its namesake is with trees!

7. Rum Balls

It's time to get into the holiday spirit and these little boozy balls will most definitely be a winner! Rum Balls are the perfect sweet treat with that nuance of rum you yearn for. For a dessert cask full of flavor, just add a bit of chocolate cookie crumbs combined with pecans, some of that good quality rum, cocoa powder, and a little honey to hold everything together. Rock and roll them into a confectioners' sugar plunge to add just the right amount of sweetness. Get saucy with Rum Balls and tip the scales the next time you're in charge of dessert. Let's get this party started!

8. Beer Biscuit Pot Pie

Hold our beer... and then dump it in the skillet. We're about to have a delicious, good time! When you toss back this pint-sized Beer Biscuit Pot Pie, you will never look at a pot pie the same again. The tender, full-bodied roast beef brewing alongside those boozy-soaked vegetables will have you seeing double.... meaning, there's so much yummy flavor that you won't be able to focus. This Beer Biscuit Pot Pie will cure whatever "ales" you! So, get the word out to your brewskis, oops, we mean "broskis," and enjoy these savory flavors tonight!

9. Dad's Boozy Coffee Cake

Dad's Boozy Coffee Cake makes us laugh because at first glance of the title, it sounds like dad is going a little wild with his cup of morning coffee. But don't you worry, he's got things under control and you're gonna love what he's whipping up for breakfast! He's always been the fun one so it's no surprise that when he's in charge of the A.M. meal, it ends up sweet, cinnamon-y, and with a rich and sugary bourbon glaze. So, fill up a mug with your drink of choice (maybe just stick to coffee, though) and grab a piece of Dad's Boozy Coffee Cake! You know what they say, dad knows best (haha)!

10. Pisco Punch Popsicles

Who says popsicles are only for the kids? In fact, these popsicles are specifically for adults — infused with a punch of boozy delight. Pisco Punch Popsicles pack a punch of flavor with tropical pineapple, tangy lemon, and brandy. While they take just minutes to prepare, you might find it hard to wait a few hours for them to freeze! These Pisco Punch Popsicles are best enjoyed on the patio or poolside when the temps start climbing.

11. Boozy Grilled Oysters

When you think of oysters on the half shell, you imagine them chilled, served on a bed of ice with some cocktail sauce alongside. That's all well and tasty, but it's not the only way to serve these juicy, salty treats. Boozy Grilled Oysters top each oyster with a heaping helping of fragrant, sparkling, herbaceous compound butter and grill them until they are bubbly and melty. These savory shots of flavor are sure to get the party feeling fun and free! You'll be reaching for more Boozy Grilled Oysters throughout the rest of the celebration, so make sure you make enough!

12. Irish Pub Float

You're in luck! If you've been searching for a boozy treat, then this Irish Pub Float is sure to be the metaphorical pot of gold you've been longing for. All it takes is a bit of creamy, vanilla ice cream, a splash of your favorite stout beer, and a drizzle of some sweet chocolate syrup and you've got yourself a mug 'o delight! Irish Pub Float is sure to "shamrock" your world!