Say Cheers to Another Year With These Irresistible Boozy Snacks for Your Birthday Bash
Planning a birthday celebration is always an exciting endeavour, however it can start becoming stressful if the minute details aren’t planned in advance. What food to serve is always one of the biggest questions when planning a birthday party (or any party for that matter). Adding an element of creativity and incorporating alcohol into some of your party snacks can serve as a fun little twist on the usual straightforward food menu.
Whether you’re hosting a small, intimate gathering or a big, lively bash—elevate your birthday celebrations with these three boozy snacks for an unforgettable experience!
Spiked Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Ingredients
100 ml Bourbon or Don Julio Blanco tequila
200g cream cheese, softened
12 slices of bacon, cut in half
12 fresh jalapeño peppers
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 200°C. Cut the jalapeño peppers in half (lengthwise) and remove their seeds and membranes. Take a mixing bowl and combine the bourbon/tequila and the softened cream cheese until the mixture is smooth. Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each half of the jalapeño, wrap half a slice of bacon around each jalapeño half and secure with a toothpick. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Tequila Lime Popcorn
Ingredients
60 ml Don Julio Reposado tequila
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons melted butter
½ cup popcorn kernels
Zest of 1 lime
Salt to taste
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add in the popcorn kernels and cover the pot with a lid, shaking it occasionally until the popping stops and the kernels are cooked. Take a small bowl and combine the tequila, melted butter, and lime zest.
Once mixed thoroughly, drizzle the tequila-lime mixture over the popped popcorn and evenly coat. Sprinkle salt to taste. Cool a little before serving for maximum flavour.
Vodka Watermelon Bites
(Serves 4-6)
Ingredients
150 ml Smirnoff vodka
1 small seedless watermelon, cut into bite-sized cubes
Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
Take the watermelon cubes and place them in a shallow dish. Pour the vodka over the watermelon and ensure that all pieces are coated. Cover the watermelon cubes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavours to infuse. Serve chilled, garnished with fresh mint leaves.
So there you have it! Finding a way to incorporate alcohol into simple snack recipes elevates the dish and will add a unique touch to your birthday celebration. These culinary creations are sure to please your guests’ taste buds and also serve as conversation starters. Enhance the joyous ambiance of your birthday bash with these boozy snacks and raise a glass to another incredible year around the sun!
