Boozy Bourbon Milkshake with Bourbon Caramel Sauce
This bourbon milkshake is definitely NOT for kids! Thick, delicious vanilla milkshake with bourbon, drizzled with a homemade bourbon caramel sauce. The caramel sauce takes about 15 minutes to make, and you can make it ahead of time!
½shotbourbon(1.5 tablespoons) or whiskey, scotch, or spiced rum
Instructions
Make the caramel sauce:
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and salt. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until the sugar melts and stops clumping together.
Lower the heat to low and continue to heat without stirring often for 7-10 minutes, or until the mixture turns a caramel-honey color. Use a spatula if needed to brush any caramelized sugar from the sides of the pan down into the melted mixture, but don't worry too much about the caramelized crystals. Keep an eye out on the mixture because it can burn quickly right around when it turns from clear to a caramel color. Remove from heat as soon as it's a caramel color.
CAREFULLY add the sliced butter and whisk together immediately to prevent the caramel sauce from rising up too much. Continue stirring until all the butter is incorporated.
Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and bourbon. Whisk continuously until all the heavy cream has been incorporated and you have a smooth mixture.
Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes, then pour into a jar to store. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Keep the sauce refrigerated after using, it will last for weeks. See notes for ideas for how to use up the caramel sauce!)
Make the milkshake:
Use a spoon to drizzle the caramel sauce on the inside of your glasses or cups, making sure to get the walls of the glass so it's not all on the bottom. Place the glasses in the fridge while you prepare the milkshake to keep them cold.
Combine the ice cream, milk, vanilla extract, and bourbon in a blender and process until completely smooth.
Divide the milkshake between the caramel-drizzled glasses. Add some whipped cream and drizzle with more caramel sauce on top. Use a straw to stir the caramel into the milkshake and enjoy immediately!
Notes
Use leftover bourbon caramel sauce:
Drizzle it on ice cream
Use it as pancake syrup for brunch (try it with churro pancakes!!)
Bake with it and use it anywhere you can use a drizzle of sweet caramel sauce.
Do not overdo the bourbon at first! You can always add in a little more after blending the milkshake and giving it a taste. 1 shot gives these milkshakes a nice hint of bourbon flavor. 2 shots for 2 drinks makes it a lot stronger!The nutrition facts for this recipe are estimated assuming 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce per serving and do not include whipped cream. Actual nutrition will vary on actual ingredients used.