Bourbon Balls Recipe - Easy Christmas Candy (2024)

FAQs

Can you get buzzed from bourbon balls? ›

Can I get drunk from eating your bourbon balls? Highly unlikely. The balls are bite-sized, maybe two bite-sized, so you would have to eat a lot of them. You are more likely to experience a sugar high, than a buzz, so we feel it is a safe indulgence.

Since bourbon balls are not cooked in any way, the Maker's Mark^® in them is fully active. Difficult as it may be, don't eat too many and do keep these out of the reach of children.

Bourbon balls will last for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Storing them uncovered will result in a more defined “crust”, and storing them covered will keep them moist. To Freeze. Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months.

Maybe to no one's surprise at all, there's no good way to get a buzz on liqueur-filled candy. The fat and sugar just messes you up too much—and not the way SoCo can mess you up. It's like eating a bunch of cake icing and then doing a few shots.

Companies generally state that if you eat just one chocolate, you won't be at any kind of risk of serious intoxication, and the likelihood of your BAC being above . 01% is low.

While whiskey doesn't necessarily expire, it does start to lose flavor and elements after it is opened. An unopened bottle of whiskey will last indefinitely if stored in proper condition. After opening a bottle of whiskey, you have as long as two years or as few as six months or less to drink it before it goes bad.

The longer you cook, the more alcohol cooks out, but you have to cook food for about 3 hours to fully erase all traces of alcohol. A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Nutrient Data lab confirmed this and added that food baked or simmered in alcohol for 15 minutes still retains 40 percent of the alcohol.

As long as bourbon is barrelled correctly, aging really has no requirement for how long or less. It can go for any amount of time. But, there are two exceptions to this – straight bourbon whiskey has to be aged for a minimum of two years, and bottled-in-bond must be aged for at least four years.

Our family has been handcrafting gourmet chocolates since 1919. We are a fourth-generation, family owned, Kentucky Proud business. We are happy to serve our customers with the same time tested recipes and candy making techniques taught to us by Ruth Booe.

The process is much like that of starting a sourdough bread. The Recipe - Bourbon is distilled from a fermented mash of grain, yeast and water.

Is Jack Daniel's a bourbon? ›

The short answer is, no, Jack Daniel's is a Tennessee whiskey. The slightly longer answer is yes, because Tennessee whiskey is a subtype of bourbon that meets all of the legal requirements for the spirit, but has additional requirements specific to its production in Tennessee. Confused? We can help with that.

As these Bon Bons are covered in rich, warm chocolate, our candy makers carefully top each piece with a perfect pecan. The secret is out, these Bourbon Balls are amazing and why we ship them across the state and to every part of the country!

Hi, Scott the cream based spirits are good for 6 months after opening if kept refrigerated. Have a great day and Shine Responsibly!

Ruth Hunt Candies worked to perfect the craft of making the perfect Bourbon Ball. Nearly 20 years ago, at the eve of the world's love affair with Bourbon, Ruth Hunt Candies partnered with one of the finest bourbons ever produced: Woodford Reserve® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

On an empty stomach, I'd say you could get drunk off 2–4 shots if you are a medium-weight drinker. On a full stomach I'd say it will take 4–6 shots. (1 shot = 1.5 ounces). For me, going over 6 shots is where I start to get sick (everything spins so I can't close my eyes if I try to sit down).

BuzzBallz resemble single-serve tennis balls, complete with pull-tab pressure seals. The drink inside is most commonly a bright neon color, though some dessert flavors take on a silken opacity. At 15% ABV (30 proof), there's enough alcohol under that Dunlop seal to get you well and truly drunk.

They are 15% ABV, best served chilled.

On average, it takes about 3-4 standard drinks of whiskey for an adult male to get drunk, and 2-3 standard drinks for women. It's important to drink in moderation and be aware of your own personal limits to prevent overconsumption and the serious health risks associated with drinking too much whiskey.