Poor Mans Drambuie Recipes

POOR MAN'S CAKE I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
• Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice; set aside.
• In a saucepan, combine raisins and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cold water and shortening.
• Add raisin mixture to flour mixture; stir until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes.

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.

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).