Poor Mans Drambuie Recipes

POOR MAN'S DRAMBUIE

Steps:

• 1. Using an apple peeler, carefully peel just the rind of the lemon, discarding the white pith. Combine all ingredients in a tightly sealed container.
• 2. Shake several times for the first 24 hours. After 24 hours, remove lemon zest.
• 3. Seal and let stand for 2 weeks in a cool, dark place shaking gently every other day.
• 4. Strain through a sieve to remove the angelica and fennel seeds. Seal and let stand in a cool dark place for several months (preferable 6 months).

CHICKEN BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE (CHICKEN WITH DRAMBUIE SAUCE)

Steps:

• Flour and season the chicken breasts and saute in hot butter in both sides.
• When they are well browned, sprinkle with Drambuie, add the chicken stock, cover and simmer for ten minutes: remove to platter and keep warm.
• While the chicken is cooking, peel and core the apples.
• Cut them into thick slices and cook gently until tender in butter- avoid mashing.
• Make the sauce by adding a little more Drambuie to the stock left in the pan and gently stir in the cream.
• Heat just until hot (not boiling).
• Add the roasted flaked almonds.
• Cover the chicken with sauce and garnish with the sliced apple.

HOMEMADE DRAMBUIE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a tightly covered container.
• Shake several times for the first 24 hours.
• After 24 hours, remove lemon zest.
• Cover and let stand for 2 weeks in a cool, dark place shaking gently every other day.
• Strain through a sieve to remove the angelica and fennel seeds.
• cover and let stand in a cool dark place for several months (preferably 6 months).
• Pour clear liquid into carafe for drinking enjoyment.
• Cloudy dregs may be saved for cooking.