Summer is here. The sun is out and it’s time to fire up those barbecues and grab your booze because we’ve got a whole alcohol-infused feast for you here.
We’ve got booze soaked meats and sauces. We’ve got boozy fruit cocktails and also boozy desserts to follow.
Here are 7 combos of Boozy Barbecue meals, drinks and desserts you can have a go at.
Ready. Steady. Start your barbecues…
Dry-Rubbed Ribs with Bourbon-Spiked BBQ Sauce
Courtesy of Super Golden Bakes
What’s In It?
- 2x500g | 1.1lb racks of ribs
- 2 tbsp soft light brown sugar
- 1 tsp coarsely ground sea salt
- 1 tsp dry mustard powder
- 1 tsp onion granules
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or ancho chilli powder)
- 1/2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground coffee (do not use instant)
Sauce
- 100g | 3.5oz ketchup
- 60ml | 2fl oz white wine or cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp bourbon
- 2 tbsp soft light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp tamarind paste (or use 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce)
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp sweet smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
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Raspberry Mojito
Courtesy of Waitrose
What’s in it?
- 12 fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp caster sugar
- 100ml Havana Club Anejo Especial Rum
- 50g fresh raspberries, crushed
- essential Waitrose Club Soda
- Sprig of mint, to garnish
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Pimm’s Ice Lollies
Courtesy of Netmums
What’s In It?
- 300ml Pimm’s
- 600ml lemonade (left to go flat)
- 1 orange (and use some or the zest too), sliced
- 20 strawberries, halved
- ½ cucumber, sliced
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Jack and Coke Steak
Courtesy of Grilling with Rich
What’s In It?
- 2 boneless ribeye steaks, 1 1/2” thick
- 2 cups Coca-Cola
- 2 ounces Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
- Salt and pepper
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Limoncello-Gin Cocktail
Courtesy of A Playful Day
What’s in it?
- 2 large sprigs fresh thyme; more for garnish
- 1/2 fl. oz. (1 Tbs.) fresh lime juice
- 1-1/2 fl. oz. (3 Tbs.) gin,
- 1/2 fl. oz. (1 Tbs.) limoncello
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Gin & Tonic Ice Lollies
Courtesy of A Dash of Ginger
What’s In it?
- 50g caster sugar
- 50ml water
- 100ml gin
- 100ml lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 600ml tonic water
- 10 lime slices (optional)
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Bacon Bourbon Meatballs
Courtesy of House Of Yumm
What’s In It?
- 6 bacon strips
- 1/2 medium yellow onion
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
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Bailey’s Mocha Frappucino
Courtesy of Almost Super Mom
What’s In It?
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1/2 cup freshly brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup cup Bailey’s Irish Cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 Tablespoons fudge sauce, plus a little more for topping
- whipped cream (optional)
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Sangria Frozen Fruit Cups
Courtesy of Make the Best of Everything
What’s In It?
- 4 cups of frozen of fresh fruit
- 1 1/2 cups of your favorite wine
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons of sugar- optional
- Silicone Baking Cups
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Sriracha & Bourbon Chicken Wings Recipe
Courtesy of Girl Carnivore
What’s In It?
- 3 lbs chicken wings
- salt and pepper
- vegetable oil
- 3/4 cups sriracha (hot chili sauce)
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 honey, plus 1 tbs
- 1/4 teas garlic powder
- 1 teas Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teas apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup bourbon
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Vodka Raspberry Lemonade
Courtesy of Pretty Plain Janes
What’s In It?
- Ice
- 4oz Vodka
- 1 can lemon San Pellegrino
- 4oz raspberry syrup – or to taste (to make syrup place 12oz frozen raspberries, ⅓cup to ½cup or granulated sugar – depending on your preferred sweetness level – and 4cups water in a pan.
- Fresh raspberries and lemon slices to garnish (optional)
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Strawberry & Prosecco Lollipops
Courtesy of BBC Good Food
What’s In It?
- 400g ripe strawberries, stalks removed
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 4 tsp elderflower cordial
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 200ml Prosecco, chilled
- 7g tub freeze-dried strawberries (optional)
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Beer-B-Q Chicken
Courtesy of Plain Chicken
What’s In It?
- cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup beer (Miller Light) or apple juice
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (KC Masterpiece)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pepper
- 2 1/2 Tbsp hot sauce
- 2 lbs boneless chicken or combination of chicken, sausage and pork
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Elderflower Prosecco
Courtesy of Great British Chefs
What’s In It?
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 30ml of gin
- Prosecco
- elderflower cordial
- ice
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Champagne Jello Shots
Courtesy of 1 Fine Cookie
What’s In It?
- Champagne
- Boiling water
- Unflavored gelatin
- Optional: sparkling grape juice, sparkling cider, Sanpellegrino, sprite or ginger ale.Â
- Optional: sprinkles
- Optional: food coloring
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Whisky Burger
Courtesy of Mantitlement
What’s In It?
- (4) 6-6½ oz. hamburger patties
- ¼ c. whiskey
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 4 strips of bacon
- 8 thick-sliced pieces of yellow American cheese
- 2 large vidalia onions, peeled, cut in half and thinly sliced
- 2 T. olive oil
- 2 T. reserved bacon fat
- 1 t. salt
- 4 hamburger buns
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Strawberry Sangria
Courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens
What’s In It?
- 8 cups fresh strawberries, trimmed and halved
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 750 milliliter bottle white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1 orange, sliced
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Bailey’s Chocolate Chip Dip
Courtesy of Lemon Tree Dwelling
What’s In It?
- 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ½ c. powdered sugar
- ¼ c. Baileys Irish Cream
- ⅓ c. mini chocolate chips
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Slow Cooked Pulled Pork with Apple Cider Sauce
Courtesy of Caramel Potatoes
What’s In It?
- 1 (4-6 pound) pork shoulder or pork butt, twine or netting removed (boneless or bone in – either works)
- 1/4 cup liquid smoke (hickory flavor – look for it by the barbecue sauces)
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced thin
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Ingredients for Apple Cider Sauce
- 1/2 cup pan broth (see instructions below)
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as tabasco)
- 1 teaspoon hickory liquid smoke
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
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Very Berry Spritzer
Courtesy of Deliciously Sprinkled
What’s In It?
- 1 bag frozen mixed berries
- 1 2 Liter Lemon-Lime soda
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 4 fresh strawberries
- 4 paper straws
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Wine Infused Strawberries
Courtesy of Totally the Bomb
What’s In It?
- 1 pint of strawberries
- 1 cup white chocolate
- 1 cup strawberry wine
- 20 plastic pipette tubes
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Want more boozy recipes?
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- 20 Dirty Named Cocktails
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