Saturday, October 10, 2009

Rogue Spirits Rum Balls -- recipe ideas


I've been making Rum Balls with Rogue Spirits White Rum and served them at Rogue events this year. Long story short each batch is different--variety is the spice of life. Here are some of my recipes and suggestions.
Base: vanilla wafers or gingersnaps, cocoa powder.
Sweeteners: agave, honey, sorghum, molasses.
Texture: bacon, coconut, roasted hazelnuts, ovaltine,
Rogue Creamery Smokey Blue cheese, chilis ...
Coating (optional): smoked sea salt, tempered dark chocolate. roasted crushed hazelnuts
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Booze: Rogue Spirits White Rum, Hazelnut Spice Rum, Dark Rum, Dead Guy Whiskey... Spruce GinBall anyone? I'm game, stay tuned!