Chocolate Bourbon or Rum Balls Recipe (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.

The Bourbon (pronounced /ˈbʊərbən/ or /ˈbɔːrbən/) is a sandwich biscuit consisting of two thin rectangular dark chocolate-flavoured biscuits with a chocolate buttercream filling. Bourbon. Alternative names. Bourbon cream, Bourbon, Chocolate Bourbon.

Yes, these rum balls contain two types of alcohol: bourbon and rum. The recipe makes six dozen rum balls, using 2/3 cup of alcohol, so it may not be enough for a serious buzz, but it is still present.

Can rum balls make you drunk? This is a no bake recipe, which means any alcohol we use in the process won't be cooked away or made less effective. However, we're not using that much of it, so getting drunk isn't something to worry about! After all, there's only ¼ cup of rum divided among 24 individual bites.

Note: This product contains real alcohol -- must be 21 or older to purchase! Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not consume this product. Gift box contains 16 ounces of Maker's Mark Bourbon Liquor Chocolates.

No for sure. Also, depending on the quality of your chocolate, many cheap brands put rum flavouring into their chocolates and not the real thing. Even if you have never had alcohol, it takes more that the couple of ml in chocolate to get drunk.

Matching Bourbon to Chocolate

White Chocolate*: The high fat content can tame the passionate heat of full-proof bourbon. Consider pairing with Booker's or Stagg. Milk Chocolate: A smooth balance of sweet and rich makes these chocolates a match for spicy bourbons like Bulleit 10 Year and Elmer T. Lee.

WHAT ARE THE MAIN DIFFERENCES BETWEEN RUM AND BOURBON? Most rum comes from sugar cane, whereas the bourbon is made mostly from corn. Rum doesn't have set regulations, whereas bourbon rules are consistent. Rum can be made anywhere, whereas bourbon can only be made in the US.

Bourbon is a type of whisky that is made exclusively in the United States. Like Scotch, which can only be made in Scotland, bourbon can only be made in the United States and there are laws that stipulate, “No whiskey made outside the United States may be labelled bourbon”.

You want the mixture to be wet enough that it holds together easily when rolled into a ball, but not so wet that it is soggy and doesn't hold it's shape. If you think it's a little on the dry side, add a splash more rum and give it another good mix.

What is another name for rum balls? ›

What is this? My kid-friendly rum balls are also known as chocolate coconut balls or 'donkey drops' - because of their resemblance to... well... you know what! They're the perfect recipe for getting the kids in the kitchen - you can see how easy it is for my Mr 4 to make them in the video below!

While vanilla wafers are my favorite for their subtle sweetness and vanilla notes, graham crackers, butter cookies, digestive biscuits, or shortbread cookies are all excellent substitutes. For a gluten-free version, opt for gluten-free cookies.

Can Kids Eat Rum Balls? Yes, kids can eat rum balls but the rum in them may not be suitable for kids.

A rum cake or black cake is a type of dessert cake which contains rum. In most of the Caribbean, rum cakes are a traditional holiday season dessert, descended from the holiday puddings (such as figgy pudding).

As a general rule, it takes approximately 4-5 shots of whiskey for a person of average weight and metabolism to become intoxicated. However, it's always important to drink responsibly and in moderation.

Buzzballz have a 15% ABV which is slightly more than a regular glass of wine. Before you can move on to the drunk phase, you will need to consume 3-4 Buzzballz. Many people love co*cktails, but don't have time or the ingredients to make them at their home. Buzzballz makes it easy to make a delicious, potent co*cktail.

This twist on old fashioned Bourbon Balls, a classic Southern no bake candy made with finely ground pecans, crushed cookies, chocolate, and a heavy pour of bourbon, is everything nice.

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).